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The 15 Best Bruges Canal Boat Trips

18 tours  ·  from $38 a head

Half an hour, five landing stages, and a queue that doubles after eleven. These 15 cover the plain boat ride and the versions with a walk or a beer attached, with prices and the seasons each one runs.

Bruges: Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Markt and the Basilica of the Holy Blood
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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

See Bruges by foot and boat on a 150-minute tour with local guides, canal views, chocolate tasting, medieval sights, and practical city tips.

“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 - Lake of Love and the Beguinage
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Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

Guided boat trip and walk - Vismarkt and the canal-side view
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Guided boat trip and walk

3.Guided boat trip and walk

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

Explore Bruges on foot and by canal with a local guide, seeing the Markt, Beguinage, beer sights, chocolate, and hidden corners in 2.5 hours.

“Our guide Patrick was wonderful. He had a lot of interesting insights into the history of Bruges. The boat trip was delightful. There is a fair bit of walking involved in this tour.”

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Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting - The Beguinage brings quiet to the route
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Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

4.Walking tour of Bruges with boat option and/or beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 416 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37Best value

Explore Bruges on a guided walk through medieval squares, canals, chocolate stops, and optional boat and beer experiences.

“Excellent overview of, and introduction to, Bruges. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and spoke English well, so no issues with understanding. She made sure the group stayed together and tried to accommodate all stops for pictures etc.”

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Day trip to Bruges from Paris with canal cruise - The Canal Cruise and Its Changing Schedule
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Day trip to Bruges from Paris with canal cruise

5.Day trip to Bruges from Paris with canal cruise

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

Review of a small-group Bruges day trip from Paris with round-trip minivan transport, a guided walk, free time, and canal cruise.

“Jean Baptiste was a great guide. Very sociable and informative. The canal boat ride and walking around Bruge was well worth it. Fantastic atmosphere.”

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Deluxe Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port - Fish Market, Burg Square, and the Basilica
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Deluxe Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port - Burg Square and the Basilica of the Holy Blood
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Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

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Best Bruges Shore Excursion – Small Group + Optional Canal Cruise

8.Best Bruges Shore Excursion – Small Group + Optional Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $663

Review of a small-group Bruges shore excursion from Zeebrugge, with a guided walk, canal cruise option, free time, and ship-safe return.

“Just love walking into town! Glad I wore comfy shoes, the cobblestones were unforgiving. The canal cruise was nice, got to see all the beautiful architecture. I think we saw everything in this excursion! Our guide was a local, so he knew everything there is to know about Bruges .”

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Experience the best of Bruges on a Private Tour with Boat Ride - Starting at Markt and finding your bearings
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Experience the best of Bruges on a Private Tour with Boat Ride

Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise - Finding Bruges around the Belfry
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Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

10.Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

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

Explore Bruges from Zeebrugge with a guided walk, canal cruise, Belgian treats, free time, and guaranteed return to your ship.

“The tour guide for our walking tour was quite slow. We would also have liked greater detail about the history of Brugge. There was some confusion among the tour group as to whether the canal tour was included, and for many it was not. We did take the canal tour and found it to add a much more complete perspective of the city.”

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6 Hour Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port - The Belfry and the medieval city center
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6 Hour Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Bruges Charms and Gems Tour for Cruise Passengers - The Belfry and Bruges’ medieval heart
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Bruges Charms and Gems Tour for Cruise Passengers

12.Bruges Charms and Gems Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

See Bruges from Zeebrugge with a local guide, medieval squares, canals, chocolate, free time, and a ship-safe return transfer.

“The Bruges tour and guide were wonderful! The cobblestone streets, beautiful churches, and the Markt square were all highlights. Our guide Mark was very friendly and gave us lots of interesting information. Plus, the local waffles were incredible!”

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Charms and Gems of Bruges for the First Timer Cruise Visitors - The Belfry and Market Square: Bruges at a glance
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Charms and Gems of Bruges for the First Timer Cruise Visitors

13.Charms and Gems of Bruges for the First Timer Cruise Visitors

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $84

Explore Bruges from Zeebrugge with a local guide, medieval squares, canals, beguinage, free time, and guaranteed return to your ship.

“This was a terrible experience. The tour operator did not advise to look for a "JAT" sign. We walked around for 10 minutes looking for the operator. Finally, asked someone for assistance and it was the JAT person, who spoke no English. We were delayed 45 minutes waiting foRead more”

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Stress-Free Bruges for Cruise Passengers with opt. Canal Cruise - Bruges families, water views, and postcard corners
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Stress-Free Bruges for Cruise Passengers with opt. Canal Cruise

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

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

Review of a 5 to 6 hour Bruges shore excursion from Zeebrugge, with a local guide, cobbled streets, chocolate, and an optional canal cruise.

“We had a great time. Very Knowledgeable. Very kind. My Grandson liked his Bear Vincent. So nice to give out free chocolates and beer and water at the end of the tour.”

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