Private Bruges Shore Trip with Opt. Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge

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Private Bruges Shore Trip with Opt. Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge

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Overview

This half-day Bruges shore excursion is designed to help cruisers experience the highlights of Bruges in the most efficient way. It combines a guided walking tour, free time to explore on your own, and the option to include a canal cruise. It is a private tour, meaning only your group will participate.

After pickup at Zeebrugge cruise port, enjoy a comfortable 30-minute transfer to the medieval city of Bruges. Upon arrival, meet your professional 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 guided tour, enjoy free time to explore Bruges independently. You may also choose to include an optional canal cruise through the city’s picturesque canals.

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

Activity location

Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge
- Zweedse Kaai
- 8380, Brugge, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge
- Zweedse Kaai
- 8380, Brugge, Vlaanderen, Belgium

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Private Tour (No Canal)

5h
English

Start and end Zeebrugge Port: This private tour choices up and drops off at the Zeebrugge Port by a professional driver.
Private Vehicle: Your driver will pick you up at the cruise port and bring you back after the tour. You'lll meet your local guide in Bruges.
Private tour guide: You will meet your private guide in Bruges, who will lead your 90-minute walking tour through the historic city centre.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: This option includes a guided walking tour in Bruges, and free time. It does not include a canal ride.
Only Bruges: You will enjoy approx. 90 minutes of guided walking time, followed by 60min free time or a canal ride.
Transfers by Taxi : This option includes private transfers via taxi from the port to Bruges and back with a professional driver.
Flexible itinerary: Your local guide will share interesting facts about Bruges and can give you recommendations for your free time.

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

S$1,108.28 x 1 AdultS$1,108.28

Total

Until Sat, 9 May

Private Tour With Canal

5h
English

Start and end Zeebrugge Port: This private tour choices up and drops off at the Zeebrugge Port by a professional driver.
Private tour guide: You will meet your private guide in Bruges, who will lead your 90-minute walking tour through the historic city centre.
Private Tour in Bruges: You will enjoy approx. 90 minutes of guided walking time, followed by 60min free time or a canal ride.
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Canal Ride Included: This option incl a 30-min-canal ride (+~15min boarding time) at a pre-arranged time. Ride is shared with the general public.
Transfers by Taxi: This option includes private transfers via taxi from the port to Bruges and back with a professional driver.
Flexible itinerary: Your local guide will share interesting facts about Bruges and can give you recommendations for your free time.

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

S$1,171.01 x 1 AdultS$1,171.01

Total

Until Sat, 9 May

What's included, what's not

Pick up and drop off at Zeebrugge Port
Private Return transfer between Zeebrugge Port and Bruges
Fully customisable itinerary tailored to your preferences
30 minute Canal Cruise (if option is selected)
Free time for shopping ~60min
English Speaking Guide
Guaranteed return to ship on time
Full refund in case your ship cannot dock
Fully private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Guided Bruges walking tour with a local guide ~90min
Food and drinks
30 minute Canal Cruise (if option is not selected)
(Optional)

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
This activity is conducted privately, with participation limited to your group only.
Bruges’s historic city centre is largely pedestrian-only and can therefore only be explored on foot.
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 90-minute guided walking tour, followed by around 60 minutes of free time or the option to join a canal boat ride, all conducted on foot.

Activity itinerary

Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge

You will be greeted directly at Zeebrugge cruise port shortly after your ship docks and shown to your private vehicle with a professional driver. From there, you will enjoy a comfortable drive to the medieval city of Bruges (approximately 30 minutes).

Bargeplein

Upon arrival in Bruges, you will meet your professional English-speaking local guide near the historic city centre to begin your guided walking tour through one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities. The route starts at Bargeplein and takes you through Minnewater Park, where you'll pause at the famous "Lake of Love," a romantic spot. Continue to the teguinage Bridge at Begijnhobrug, (one sentence why this is famous). The route is flat, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Please note, this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility challenges. The route is flat, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Please note, this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments.

Gruuthusemuseum (Pass by)

The Gruuthusemuseum is a beautiful landmark to pass by, with its elegant medieval architecture, charming windows, and peaceful setting along the canals. It was home to The Gruuthuse family, one of the most powerful and influential families in the city.

Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai (Pass by)

This is the view everyone comes to Bruges for: gothic facades, willows draping over canals, and the belfry reflected in still water. Pause for a photo or simply take in the beauty of the city’s most photographed location.

Belfry of Bruges

45m
Admission ticket not included

As you arrive at Bruges’s historic Market Square, you’ll find yourself surrounded by colourful guild houses, lively cafés, and the city’s impressive medieval atmosphere. Towering above the square stands the famous Belfry Tower, one of Bruges’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of the city’s former wealth and power. Nearby, you will also visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a beautiful historic church best known for housing a revered relic believed to contain the blood of Jesus Christ.

Market Square

The walking tour concludes in the heart of Bruges at the historic Market Square, where you will have approximately 60 minutes of free time to enjoy the city at your own pace. Whether you choose to try famous Belgian fries, sip a local beer, browse the nearby chocolate shops, or simply relax and soak in the medieval atmosphere, Market Square is the perfect place to enjoy your free time. At this point, your guide will say goodbye and clearly explain where and when to meet your return transport back to the ship. Alternatively, you may choose to replace part of your free time with a 30-minute canal cruise (plus ~15 minutes boarding time). Canal tickets can be selected during the booking process.

Historic Centre of Brugge

30m
Admission ticket included

You may choose to include a 30-minute canal cruise and experience Bruges from a completely different perspective as you glide through the city’s picturesque canals, passing historic bridges, charming facades, and hidden corners only visible from the water. A canal ride is considered one of the classic Bruges experiences and a wonderful way to take in the city’s unique atmosphere. Please note that if you chose this option (can be selected during the booking process), canal tickets are pre-arranged for you. Boats are shared with the general public. Approximate waiting times of 15–20 minutes may occur depending on crowds.. Guests choosing the canal cruise will have reduced free time in the city. If you choose to purchase canal tickets directly on site, we recommend going to the ticket window at the beginning of your free time to increase your chances of securing a spot, as ticket availability on the day cannot be guaranteed.

Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge

At the end of your time in Bruges, return to your private vehicle for a comfortable transfer back to Zeebrugge cruise terminal with plenty of time before your ship’s departure. Before saying goodbye after the guided walk, your guide will clearly explain the exact meeting point and meeting time for your return transfer. The guide will not accompany you during the return drive back to the port.

Location

Activity location

Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge
- Zweedse Kaai
- 8380, Brugge, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge
- Zweedse Kaai
- 8380, Brugge, Vlaanderen, Belgium

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