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The 15 Best Bruges Tours & Canal Cruises

155 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Bruges is small, crowded between eleven and four, and beautiful either side of that. The 15 below sort the canal boats, the walking tours, the chocolate stops and the Flanders Fields runs by price and by what time they start.

Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Markt, the heart of the old city
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Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

1.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,102 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51Our pick

Meet your local guide at the Historium on Markt for a 150-minute introduction to Bruges. Walk past the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Fish Market, Four Horsemen, Gruuthusemuseum, and Church of Our Lady, then cruise the canals and taste Belgian chocolate. Guides speak English, French, German, and Dutch.

“Patrick proved to be an excellent guide , informative and interesting and very willing to answer questions A well balanced walking tour with a boat trip in the middle.”

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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option - Starting near the station and the Lake of Love
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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

2.Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,759 reviews · from $41

Follow a live English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide through Bruges, from the Lake of Love and Begijnhof to Markt and the Belfort. The walking tour covers the city’s essential sights, then a 30-minute canal cruise offers a new view of the medieval center. English tours can add a tasting of four Belgian beers.

“Maria was a really great and insightful guide, who made everything about Bruges really interesting. She kept us entertained and was also very helpful in giving us tips on bars and must dos in Bruges”

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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges - Belfort: the tower as a civic warning bell
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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

3.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,541 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $3Top rated

Spend about 2 hours 15 minutes walking from Bruges’ Markt to Burg Square with an English-speaking guide such as Louis, Victoria, Martin, or Sander. Expect medieval stories, beer-trade lore, swans, Michelangelo, local tips, and possible chocolate samples. Groups can reach 24 people, and gratuities are recommended.

“Victoria’s charisma, wonderful humour, historical knowledge and perfect English brought the history and city to life in the most enjoyable way.”

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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings - A museum built around objects and small discoveries
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Bruges: Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

4.Choco-Story Chocolate Museum Guided Tour w/Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,379 reviews · from $16

Tour Choco-Story Bruges at your own pace with an audio guide, interactive displays, and a collection of more than 500 chocolate-related objects. Learn how cacao became modern chocolate, watch a praline demonstration, and sample the finished treats. A kids’ audio version makes this a useful family stop.

“Slightly better instructions of what route to take round the museum”

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From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch - Trenches, bunkers, and the ground at Hill 60
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From Bruges: Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

5.Great War Flanders Fields Minibus Tour w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,257 reviews · 9 hours · from $130

Travel from Bruges to Ypres in a comfortable, air-conditioned minibus with guides such as Philippe, Phillip, or Lucas. Visit trenches, bunkers, cemeteries, craters, memorials, Hill 60, and the Menin Gate, with lunch included. You can also request an ancestor’s grave visit or stay for the Last Post Ceremony.

“Philip was excellent. Saw all the sites in Flanders. Great lunch too. Highly recommmended.”

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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour - Quieter streets and the parts you might miss
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Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

6.Guided Rickshaw Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,199 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Meet your private guide on Bruges’ Market Square and settle into a rickshaw for a one or two-hour tour. Guides such as Pieter, David, and Davide combine major sights with quieter streets, local legends, beer and chocolate tips, and photo stops. Dutch, English, and French are available.

“excellent and experienced guide he showed us the most interesting parts of the city,very pleasant excellent knowledge of English”

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Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges - Arriving at Bargeplein and reaching central Bruges
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Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges

7.Round-Trip Shuttle Service from Zeebrugge to Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,143 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Ride a clean, comfortable shuttle from Zeebrugge cruise terminal to Bruges Bargeplein in about 20 minutes. Buses leave every 30 minutes, with afternoon returns matched to cruise schedules. You get a flexible round trip, a discount card, and a short walk into Bruges, but no regular guide or sightseeing stops.

“Booked service online the night before very easy to do. The service at port was very quick and staff made boarding the correct bus very easy.”

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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting - Making batter with beer, or without it
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Bruges: Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

8.Belgian Waffle-Making Workshop with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 960 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

In Bruges, an English-speaking host such as Stefan, Michelle, Brecht, or Koen guides you through three Belgian beer tastings, batter-making, waffle cooking, and topping. Choose a beer for your recipe, work in pairs, and eat as many waffles as you can make. Gluten-free and alcohol-free options are available.

“Fantastic experience in Bruges! The host was warm and welcoming, sharing great stories about the history behind the three beers we tasted. The waffle-making was just as fun – clear instructions, plenty of toppings, and you get to eat everything you make. I had three big waffles and my partner had four, all fresh and delicious. A perfect mix of local flavour, hands-on fun, and friendly hospitality. Definitely worth it!”

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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges - The former trading quarter near Choco-Story
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Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

9.Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 956 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $3

Walk Bruges after sunset with guides such as Martin, Louis, Patrick, or Hilde, hearing city history, folklore, and darker tales. The route runs from the Markt through Jan van Eyckplein, Langerei, Adornes Domain, and the windmills before ending at Bauhaus with a buy-one-get-one-free beer offer. Expect about 90 minutes, with some tours running longer.

“Hein was a fabulous tour guide providing a walking tour filled with history. We were able to see so many parts of the city and got away from all the tourists. This tour is the perfect compliment to the boat tours as there isn’t overlap. You have such a great understanding of Brugge by taking both tours.”

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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips - Meeting the guide beneath the Belfry
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THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

10.THE Storytelling Tour of Bruges | First Day Must | History & Tips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 925 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $3

Start beneath Bruges’ Belfry with an English-speaking storyteller and follow a compact route through the Markt, Rozenhoedkaai, Bonifaciusbrug, Burg Square, and Huidenvettersplein. Guides such as Pascal, Nick, Arthur, and Alasdair mix medieval history with humor, chocolate and waffle tips, and practical advice. Expect cobblestones, a few steps, and pay-what-you-want gratuity at the end.

“Alasdair was an excellent tour guide. He is a fountain of knowledge, who shared fascinating historical details and local insights in a way that felt effortless, engaging and a little bit whimsical. Would highly recommend to anyone starting their trip in Bruges! Thank you!”

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Guided boat trip and walk - Starting at the Markt and the Belfry
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Guided boat trip and walk

11.Guided boat trip and walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 703 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Walk Bruges with a local guide such as Fabienne, Patrick, Bruno, or Mark, then cruise its canals for 30 minutes. You’ll see the Markt, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Beguinage, Beerwall, Gruuthuse area, and more. The gentle route suits first-time visitors, but bring warm clothing and arrive early for the boat.

“Delightful walking tour with Brigit and fun canal boat ride with Captain Alan. Brigit had a wealth of interesting knowledge about the magical 800 year old UNESCO World Heritage city of Brugge. Totally worth the time, gentle walk, easy pace. Beautiful to see the details of the city. Canal boat ride was excellent-great to see Brugge from the canal view. Highly recommend! Visit Brugge Madonna after! Oh and we especially loved the area founded by and lived in exclusively by women- Begunenhuisje is a 12th century community formed by women who had husbands out on the crusades (felt unsafe) or widows and nuns-only women have ever lived here through to…”

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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour - From the Lake of Love to the Beguinage
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Bruges: Guided Walking Tour

12.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 682 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours walking Bruges with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. See the Lake of Love, Beguinage, canals, Burg Square, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Market Square. Guides such as Maria, JK, and Peter add stories, humor, beer advice, and lunch suggestions. Wear comfortable shoes and bring headphones if radios are used.

“We had a retired history teacher for a guide. His name was Piet And I think he works for another company called legend but he was a substitute today. He was very engaged and knew a lot about the history of the town and we enjoyed his infectious personality.”

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Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges - What happens during the 2.5-hour workshop
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Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

13.Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Bruges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $70

At Grauwwerkersstraat 15 in Bruges, you’ll spend about 2½ hours making pralines and mendiants in teams of two or three. Guides such as Sabina, Sara, Rose, Tina, and Son lead the class through tempering, ganache, filling, and finishing. You’ll take home 35 or more chocolates in a golden box. Ages 12 and up.

“Really enjoyed this. Brought the whole family on a rainy afternoon. Nice workshop space & Tina was a great host.”

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Bruges: Frietmuseum Entry Ticket - Start with potatoes from Peru
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Bruges: Frietmuseum Entry Ticket

14.Frietmuseum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 652 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Bruges’ Frietmuseum in the historic Saaihalle. Your audio guide covers potatoes from Peru, the story of fries in Belgium, and the secrets behind good frites. Interactive displays suit families, and you can order a portion in the medieval cellar afterward. The fries and drinks cost extra.

“Really exceeded our expectations! It was fun, informative and interesting.”

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Bruges: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop - Pralines: making shells, filling, and ganache
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Bruges: Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

15.Belgian Praline and Mendiants Chocolate Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 620 reviews · 2h 30m · from $69

Spend 150 minutes near Bruges’ Grote Markt making Belgian pralines and fruit-topped mendiants. Your English-speaking instructor, including hosts such as Harry, Sabina, or August, guides you through tempering, shells, fillings, ganache, and finishing touches. You work in a small station with two or three people, enjoy hot chocolate, and box at least 30 handmade pieces.

“We had a fantastic time at our chocolate making class. Tom was so funny and a very good teacher. Would totally recommend this company if you want to learn chocolate making in Bruges. So much chocolate to take home afterwards.”

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