Bruges River Cruises: 14 Worth Booking

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

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

Join a French-, Spanish-, or English-speaking guide for a 2.5 to 3-hour walk through Bruges, from the Lake of Love and Begijnhof to Burg Square and the Belfort. Guides such as Maria, JK, Peter, and Guiliana are known for lively storytelling. Finish with a canal cruise, plus an optional four-beer tasting on the English tour.

“Our tour guide Maria was a passionate about the beautiful city & gave us great history lesson.”

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2.Day trip to Bruges from Paris with canal cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · 13 hours · from $159

Travel from Paris to Bruges in a small minivan or coach, with a French, English, or Spanish-speaking guide. See the Belfry, Grand Place, Burg Square, Beguinage, and Lake of Love, then enjoy free time for Belgian food, shopping, and a canal cruise from April to November. Guides such as Jean Baptiste, Roland, Serge, and Simon add useful local tips.

“Our guide was Jean Bapthiste, a good driver and excellent asset for visiting Brugges. As requested tour was in Spanish. Pick up on time in a 8 passenger mini SUV. Jean made stop into gas station to use toilets or buy snacks. It was a very cold day with rain and snow walking tour. The boat activity was closed due to weather. However we followed his dinner recommendations, and he nailed it!! Food, waffles and chocolates from the best places. Loved and enjoyed Christmas season in Brugges!!”

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3.Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $82

Travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges by air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the medieval center on foot with stops at the Belfry, Burg Square, Rozenhoedkaai, the Beguinage, and Minnewater Lake. A canal cruise and free time for waffles, shopping, and photos round out this 5 to 6-hour excursion. Guides may include Veronique, Daniel, Sharene, or Charlene.

“Bruges is a beautiful city. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and an excellent communicator!we had enough time to shop on our own and never felt rushed. Highly recommend”

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5.Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges by air-conditioned vehicle for a guided walk past the Belfry, Holy Blood Basilica, Our Lady’s Church, and Saint John’s Hospital. You’ll also take a 45-minute canal cruise and have free time for chocolate, lunch, shopping, and photos. Guides such as Veronique and Krista have earned high praise, though timing can be uneven.

“Wonderful walking tour and our guide Krista was amazing. She was from Bruge and had so much knowledge and personal stories that it just really made the experience extra special. Also we had a wonderful canal cruise that was so beautiful. It was the best excursion of our vacation and made us want to come back and spend a week there.”

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6.Best Bruges Cruise-Friendly Tour including Canal Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges in an air-conditioned vehicle, then walk through the medieval center with an English-speaking guide. See the Belfry, Rozenhoedkaai, Boniface Bridge, Minnewater Lake, and Markt before a canal boat ride and free time for chocolate, souvenirs, and lunch. The return to port is timed for cruise passengers.

“We had a great experience on the tour. She was very knowledgeable and informative and managed the group activities very well. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Deluxe Bruges Excursion and Canal Cruise from Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges with a local guide, then explore the Belfry, Burg Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Rozenhoedkaai, Boniface Bridge, and Minnewater Lake. You also get two hours of free time around Markt Square and a 45-minute canal cruise. Guide Charlene has earned special praise for her lively storytelling.

“The guide Charlene was amazing. We would take her over and over and over again. She gave us so much wonderful information so delightful. Had a zest for life and made the experience amazing!!”

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8.Best Bruges Shore Excursion from Your Ship with Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Meet your J A T representative outside Zeebrugge cruise terminal, ride 30 minutes into Bruges, and walk past the Belfry, Burg Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Rozenhoedkaai, Boniface Bridge, and Minnewater Lake. You also get two hours for chocolates, food, and shopping, plus a 45-minute canal cruise before a guaranteed return to your ship.

“Bruge is a city designed for walking! Our door guide was very informative and kept a very easy pace for the group that included kids to older adults...everyone could participate. There was time enough to go off on your own for whatever you wanted and directions were very clear on where to meet back to get to the bus. Great excurison!”

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9.Bruges Uncovered: Historic Walking Tour & Canal Boat Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews

You’ll walk from Bruges Station through Minnewater, the Beguinage, major churches, Burg Square, and Markt before a canal boat ride. The route covers Bruges’ essential sights in about 2 hours 30 minutes. The boat ride is advertised as included, but confirm it operates before booking.

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10.Stress-Free Bruges for Cruise Passengers with opt. Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $327Top rated

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zeebrugge to Bruges for a relaxed walking tour of the Beguinage, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Markt, and famous canalside views. Guide Jan and driver Benjamin have earned warm praise. Choose a 30-minute canal cruise or use that time for extra exploring and shopping.

“Jan the guide and Benjamin the bus driver were awesome. Jan is a wealth of information and very passionate about his city of Brugge. Gave us insight on where to go! Also bought us some chocolates as a treat! One word of advice: make sure you ask for bathroom breaks. Jan doesn’t appear to remember that people needed those breaks!”

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11.Bruges Tour from Your Cruise Ship with Canal Cruse & Leisure Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $78

From the Zeebrugge cruise terminal, ride into Bruges with a certified local guide, walk the medieval center, visit Burg Square and the Beguinage, cruise the canals, then enjoy free time for chocolate, waffles, shopping, or a café. The six-hour shore trip includes port pickup, return transport, and a timely return guarantee.

“Tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour. Only downfall is only 2 -3 hours on your own.”

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12.From Zeebrugge: Private Bruges with Canal Boat Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $325

Travel privately from Zeebrugge to Bruges for a guided look at medieval streets, the Belfry, Basilica, Beguinage Bridge, and Rosary Quay. You’ll have free time around Markt Square and a 30-minute canal cruise. Guides such as Yves and Simon are known for lively storytelling, local food advice, and personal attention.

“Perfect , it was informative and he was very considerate of my special needs. I would totally recommend this tour .,”

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13.Small-Group Bruges Tour with opt Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews

Meet your Vexperio representative outside Zeebrugge cruise terminal for an English-language tour capped at 25 people per guide. Ride 30 minutes to Bruges, walk through the Begijnhof, Rosary Quay, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Market Square, then choose a canal cruise or extra free time for chocolate, waffles, beer, and shopping.

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14.Bruges Tour from Cruise Port and Venice of the North Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $78

From Zeebrugge cruise terminal, you’ll ride into Bruges with a friendly guide, visit its main medieval sights, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping, and cruise the canals. The six-hour outing includes air-conditioned transport, port pickup and return, and a 45-minute boat ride.

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