Experience the best of Bruges on a Private Tour with Boat Ride
Overview
Meet your guide on the Markt, beneath the towering Belfort, and set off through the medieval heart of one of Europe's best-preserved cities. As you wander cobbled lanes and hidden squares, your guide brings Bruges to life — the merchants who made it rich, the legends behind its churches, and the stories you'd walk straight past on your own. You'll cross the picture-perfect St Boniface Bridge, pass the historic Burghers' Lodge, and reach the swan-filled Minnewater, the "Lake of Love."
Then you swap the pavement for the canals. A scenic boat ride glides you past the ivy-clad façades, stone bridges & waterside gardens that give Bruges its fairy-tale reputation — the views the city is famous for, seen from the water on a boat ride. Because it's walking tour private, our guide can customize it based on what you most want to see. In just three hours you'll get your bearings, uncover the city's history, fall for Bruges — whether you're here with a partner, family, friends, or exploring solo.
What's Included
- Boat Ride in Bruges
- 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour by Professional Guide
Meeting Location
Markt 1
8000 Brugge, Belgium
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Historic Centre of Brugge
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Bonifacius Bridge
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Boattour Bruges
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Minnewater Lake
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Poortersloge (Burghers’ Lodge)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Belfort
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
De Halve Maan Brewery
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Activity code: C-207305P87
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Boat Ride in Bruges.
- 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour by Professional Guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Experience the best of Bruges on a Private Tour with Boat Ride is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Experience the best of Bruges on a Private Tour with Boat Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Boat Ride in Bruges
- 2 Hours Guided Walking Tour by Professional Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
