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15 Best Bruges Canal Boat Tours

The canal cruises through the Venice of the north: small open boats under medieval bridges, combination walk-and-boat tickets and rickshaw rounds for the land version. The canals show facades the streets keep private.

3.Bruges: Guided Rickshaw Tour

Discover Bruges with a private guided rickshaw tour. See top sights and hidden gems, learn local stories, all from the comfort of a battery-assisted bike.

★ 4.9

“We’d highly recommend this tour!!! Pieter was so knowledgable about the local history of Bruges and brought us to some quieter and more local spots that we never would’ve seen ourselves. The rickshaw was comfy (he even provided a blanket) and he navigated the christmas…”

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4.Guided boat trip and walk

Discover Bruges with this 2.5-hour guided walk and canal boat tour. Enjoy expert guides, hidden corners, and scenic waterways for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Very good, informative, interesting route, very educated guide with a passion for her work, worth the money”

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6.Deluxe Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Discover the charm of Bruges with this 6-hour shore excursion from Zeebrugge, featuring highlights like Market Square, Belfry, and leisure time for shopping and dining.

★ 4.5

“One of the prettiest cities in Europe. Gorgeous architecture and lots to see. I had a Belgian waffle for lunch, bought great chocolate and handmade lace. Our guide, Charmaine, was amazing!”

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7.Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Discover Bruges with this full-day tour from Zeebrugge, including a canal cruise, historic sites, and free time to enjoy local treats and sights.

★ 4.5

“A wonderful tour and the guide was very informative. We would recommend this tour to anyone. Our only negative comment was since the cruise ship was in town the historical town was overrun with tourists.”

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

Discover Bruges on a half-day small group tour from Zeebrugge, with options for a canal cruise, guided walks, and free time to enjoy Belgian treats.

“Great walking tour around the city. Our guide walked a lot faster than everyone in our tour and was about a block and 1/2 ahead of everyone for the tour. Never heard too much history due to this. I had to ask him to stop…”

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10.Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

Experience Bruges in a full-day tour featuring historic sites, a deluxe canal cruise, and free leisure time to explore and indulge in local delights.

★ 4.0

“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…”

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

Discover Bruges' charms in a well-paced 6-hour tour, from iconic landmarks to romantic canals. Ideal for first-time cruise visitors seeking authentic Belgian sights.

★ 4.0

“Saturday July 13 tour ... Our Guide made the tour outstanding ... She grew up in Bruge and lives in the area now ... We really enjoyed all her stories and information ... She knew her history and architecture of Bruge ... Be aware-This is…”

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