The 14 Best Belgium Day Trips from Amsterdam

1.Bruges Day Trip in English with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,989 reviews · 12 hours · from $61Our pick

Spend 12 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges with an English-speaking guide. See Minnewater, Begijnhof, Burg Square, the Church of Our Lady, and Grote Markt, then enjoy three hours for chocolate, lunch, shopping, or a canal boat. Guides such as Blanca, Pia, Peter, and Gabriel are known for clear storytelling and useful local tips.

“I had a great day in Bruges! Our tour guide, Peter, was great and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. After the tour, he recommended me a place to get vegetarian fries since most places in Belgium use animal oil. The bus transport there and back is also very nice. Overall great trip!”

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2.Bruges Day Trip in Spanish with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,866 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Travel by comfortable bus from Amsterdam to Bruges for a Spanish-language walking tour of the Begijnhof, Lake of Love, Burg Square, Grote Markt, and more. Guides such as Blanca, Adrian, Rafael, and Juan Mi have led past departures. You get three hours to eat, shop, and explore, with a boat option available when offered.

“Good organization. Comfortable bus. Guide Adrian was excellent and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot from him an he gave us some good advices about activities, places to eat and shop. The only thing I will make different is to have more free time. But I understand the limitation due to the distance from Amsterdam.”

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3.Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 521 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $75

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Amsterdam with a stop at Rembrandt Hoeve, where you see cheese-making and clog-making beside the Amstel. In Amsterdam, use your guide’s map and advice to explore Dam Square, the canals, Royal Palace, red light district, and nearby sights independently. An optional canal cruise costs extra.

“Really enjoying the cheese factory trip. We encountered the process of local cheese manufacturing in a pleasant atmosphere. Get a sight for the windmill and a free city walk.”

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4.Bruges Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 519 reviews · from $90

Travel from Amsterdam to Bruges by air-conditioned coach with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Burg Square, Sint Salvator’s Cathedral, the Church of Our Lady, and the canals, then use your free time for chocolate, waffles, lunch, or a boat ride. The day lasts 11.5 hours, with roughly 3 to 4 hours in Bruges.

“My only regret is that the day trip was too short to allow me to do a boat tour, and visit the historical buildings, churches, and parks. I loved walking the town and eating an outdoor lunch of local dishes ( the mussels with frites were sooo fresh and perfectly steamed). Afterwards, definitely enjoy freshly made waffles, with chocolate sauce, of course. A beautiful day trip, just too short.”

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5.Cheese, Clogs & Windmills Amsterdam Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 365 reviews · 12 hours · from $71

Spend 12 hours traveling from Brussels to Amsterdam with a professional guide, a Dutch cheese and clog demonstration at Rembrandt Hoeve, a windmill photo stop, a panoramic city tour, free time in central Amsterdam, and a canal cruise. The day suits independent visitors who want a taste of the Netherlands without arranging transport themselves.

“Fantastic tour!! We had a good times in Amsterdam. Bueno, our tour guide recommends us good foods for dining and shopping. The cheese, clogs and windmills tours are the memorable and knowledgeable. We learnt how cheese are being made from scratch. Overall was a good day trip with comfortable coach with efficient & friendly driver, Mr Murad.”

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6.Day Trip to Bruges in Spanish or English

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 357 reviews · 12 hours · from $55Best value

Travel by coach from Amsterdam to Bruges for a guided walk in English or Spanish. See Minnewater, Markt Square, the Belfort, Brug Square, Town Hall, and Michelangelo’s Madonna of Bruges, then enjoy about three hours to eat, shop, or explore. Guides such as Mike, Blanca, and Silvia are praised for clear stories and helpful advice.

“We were in the English speaking tour group led by Mike, through Bruges. It was easy to feel his love for his city, his dedication and kindness. I had done quite a lot of research before deciding on a tour, and truly, this was our favorite part of our Netherlands -Sweden-Denmark-Belgium trip. Mike definitely was a huge part of this. Wish I could have stayed.”

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7.Day Trip to the Charming Brussels and Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 264 reviews · from $170

Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels and Bruges with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Adrian, Jorge, or Tony. Walk through Grand Place, see Manneken Pis, follow Bruges’ canals, and enjoy free time for waffles, chocolate, beer, or fries. The day lasts about 15 hours, including long coach rides.

“Loved this tour with Jorge and Falcon. Awesome trip!”

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8.Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $82

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by air-conditioned bus, cruise the canals with an English and Spanish-speaking guide, then enjoy four hours to explore independently. Guides such as Antonio, Pablo, Julian, and Sabrina have earned praise for helpful tips, though traffic and bilingual commentary can reduce your city time.

“Walling thru lively Amsterdam and boat ride. Guide person needs to improve. Need to tell where we are an going on the way. Cannot make seniors to go without a bathroom break Why can't you keep bathroom on the coach operational!”

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9.Cologne & Antwerp Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · from $226

Travel from Amsterdam to Cologne and Antwerp with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see Cologne Cathedral, St. Martin’s Church, the Hohenzollern Bridge, Antwerp’s Grote Markt, and Rubens paintings in the Cathedral of Our Lady. Guides such as Adrian and Jorge are praised for clear explanations and helpful local tips.

“We absolutely loved our guide Adrian. He was friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. Falco, our driver, was also great. We enjoyed our time in Cologne. Unfortunately we were unable To go to Antwerp due to traffic conditions. I understand this is a new tour for the company but would recommend they change the tour to cologne and Düsseldorf.”

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10.Private Sightseeing Tour to Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14 reviews · from $921

Travel from your Amsterdam accommodation to Bruges in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes with an English-speaking driver-host. Gavin is one named driver praised for kind, thoughtful service. You get time for canals, chocolate, waffles, lace, the Holy Blood Basilica, Our Lady Church, and the Belfort, but six hours of driving leaves limited time in town.

“Our driver, Gavin, was so hospitable but not intrusive. He considerately thought of bathroom breaks and availability. He walked us to different points of interest in Bruges to help us with directions. The only negative was that it was a long trip from Amsterdam to Bruges and back, which left us with little time for exploration, for all that we would have like to have seen. If you can do a longer day of it, it's worth it.”

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11.Private Sightseeing Tour to Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $547

Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels in a private limousine with hotel pickup, water, and Wi-Fi. Your Dutch or English-speaking driver, including experienced drivers such as Johan or Clifford Gemin, gives you about 4.5 hours to see Grote Markt, Manneken Pis, the Atomium, and more at your own pace.

“It was a very pleasant experience. The driver Johan was excellent and very professional. We truly enjoyed the trip.”

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12.Private Sightseeing Trip to Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 hours · from $530Top rated

Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels in a private air-conditioned Mercedes sedan or minivan with an English or Dutch-speaking driver-host. You get about five hours to explore independently, with time for Grand Place, Sablon, St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Atomium, Belgian chocolate, and waffles. Peter, Gavin, Yohan, and other drivers have received praise for friendly, careful service.

“It was an amazing day with Peter. He gave us a beautiful and safe ride and we had a wonderful time in Belgium.”

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13.To Brussels – Travel as a VIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Amsterdam to Brussels in a private Mercedes, Audi, or BMW with an English-speaking chauffeur. You get hotel pickup, about four hours in Brussels, and stops at Grand Place, Manneken Pis, St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Royal Palace, and Atomium. Enrico and Jordy have both driven this route, and the private setup lets you adjust your day.

“The trip in general was good if only it didn’t have rain showers. Enrico was such a nice and considerate guy, we had a smooth journey and safely returned back.”

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14.Private Sightseeing Tour to Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $547

You’ll travel from your Amsterdam hotel to Bruges in a private car with a professional Dutch- or English-speaking driver. After about three hours on the road, you get four hours to explore Bruges at your own pace, including its canals, cobblestone streets, Begijnhof, chocolate shops, and waffles.

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