Stunning Bruges - Private Tour from Cruise Ships

5.0(1)5 hFree cancellationBy Vexperio

About this activity

This private trip combines free time in Bruges with the insights of a local guide, giving your group the perfect balance between sightseeing and independent exploration. You may also include a canal cruise for a more complete Bruges experience. Designed for cruise guests, this tour makes the most of your time ashore.

You will be picked up directly at Zeebrugge port for a 30-minute transfer to the medieval city of Bruges.

Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking local guide and begin a walking tour through Bruges’s cobbled streets, canals, and historic landmarks, including Market Square, Burg Square, and the Belfry Tower.

After the walking tour, enjoy free time to discover Bruges at your own pace. Relax at a café terrace, browse chocolate shops, enjoy Belgian food and beer, or wander through the city. You may also include an optional canal cruise through Bruges’s canals.

At the end of your time in Bruges, return comfortably to Zeebrugge port before your ship’s departure.

What's included

✓Pick up and drop off at Zeebrugge Port
✓Fully customizable itinerary tailored to your preferences
✓Tour with a local guide
✓Private transfer from Zeebrugge Port to downtown Bruges and back
✓Guaranteed return to ship on time
✓Full refund in case your ship cannot dock
✓Fully private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
✓Free time for shopping

Not included

✕Gratuities
✕Food and drinks
✕Entrance Fees (none required)

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Upon arrival in Bruges, the tour is conducted entirely on foot. The walking route is mostly flat but includes cobblestone streets, so comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
This tour includes an approximately 2hour guided walking tour, followed by around 1hour 15minof free time or the option to join a canal boat ride, all conducted on foot.
Bruges’s historic city center is largely pedestrian-only and can therefore only be explored on foot.
This activity is conducted privately, with participation limited to your group only.
As this is a private tour, the route and stops can be adjusted to the guests’ needs. Please let us know if you have any mobility considerations

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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