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The 15 Best Canal Boat Trips in Belgium

21 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Bruges and Ghent were built around their water and still make more sense from it. The 15 below run from fifty minutes on the Ghent quays to a full day that folds a boat into a coach trip, each priced and timed.

Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip - Boarding near Gravensteen
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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

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

2.Small Group Boat Cruise and Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,102 reviews · 2h 30m · from $51Top rated

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

From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in English with Boat Option - Minnewater and the Begijnhof: Bruges starts quietly
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From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in English with Boat Option

4.From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in English with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,989 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Spend 12 hours traveling from Amsterdam to medieval Bruges, with a guided walk, free time, chocolate shops, beer tips, and an optional boat ride.

“I was a little hesitant booking the tour, based on some not so positive reviews. But I'm so glad I did. Our guide Blanca was excellent, and did a great job speaking in English and Spanish, as required by the mix of participants. There was plenty of time to explore on your own and Bruges was so beautiful and charming. Our driver did a great job as well. Overall it was a wonderful day trip and I highly recommend it if your time in Amsterdam allows.”

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From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in Spanish with Boat Option - The Amsterdam departure and three-hour bus ride
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From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in Spanish with Boat Option

5.From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in Spanish with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,866 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Explore Bruges from Amsterdam on a Spanish guided day trip with historic sights, free time, chocolate shops, and an optional boat ride.

“Funny trip and excellent guides! They always try to keep the audience active, and indicate local places to eat and have fun. It's also important to mention that they arrived totally on time! 🎉 Totally recommended. 💯”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG) - Minnewaterpark and the Lake of Love
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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

6.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,352 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $50

Explore Bruges from Brussels with a guided old-town walk, free time for chocolate and lace, and an optional canal boat ride.

“Our guide George was great! Highly recommend this day trip from Brussels. The bathroom situation is not great and the crowds during certain parts of the tour were bad but we managed. All in all, it was a fun day.”

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From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise - The bus ride from Brussels to Amsterdam
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From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

7.From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,243 reviews · 12 hours · from $81

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by coach, cruise historic canals, then enjoy 3.5 hours of free time for cafés, shops, and sights.

“Everything was great! I understand the food and drink restrictions, but it would’ve been nice if they were a bit more flexible — only allowing water felt a bit much. We're not kids (even if some adults act worse sometimes 😅). Also, leaving a bit earlier and having an extra hour to enjoy would’ve made it even better.”

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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES) - Minnewaterpark and the Begijnhof
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From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

8.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,171 reviews · 9h 30m · from $50

Review of the Brussels to Bruges Spanish guided day trip, with canals, chocolate, free time, optional boat ride, value, and practical tips.

“It was not a very organized trip at the beginning when my wife was desperate to find a bathroom as she gets diabetes and the guides did not help her too much . However, after that the trip has paid off as the information received by the guide was great and the place was one or the best I have ever been at . Bruges is fantastic”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Bruges with Optional Seasonal Cruise - Leaving Paris from Hotel Pullman Paris Bercy
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From Paris: Day Trip to Bruges with Optional Seasonal Cruise

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

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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Ghent: 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center - Starting at the Graslei jetty
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Ghent: 40-Minute Historical Boat Tour of City Center

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

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

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

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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Guided Boat Trip in Ghent - The Great Meat Hall from the water
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Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

14.Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 181 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $13

Cruise Ghent’s River Leie for 40 minutes, with canal views of Graslei, Gravensteen, and the Great Meat Hall plus live local commentary.

“The history and stories with humor it was very crowded tho and festival setting up ruined photo opp’s”

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Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip - Ghent’s three towers in one compact route
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Ghent: Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

15.Guided Walking Tour and Canal Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 128 reviews · 2h 30m · from $32

Explore Ghent on foot and by canal, from the Van Eyck altarpiece to the Castle of the Counts, for a lively 150-minute tour.

“Eros provided a wonderful tour of Ghent. His knowledge and he manner of presenting information were both greatly appreciated. He added immensely to our enjoyment of our visit.”

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