Top 5 Shore Excursions in Belgium

1.Deluxe Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Zeebrugge to Bruges for a guided walk through Markt, Burg Square, the canals, Beguinage, and Minnewater. Guides such as Charmaine, Theo, Luc, and Mark have led past departures. You get about two hours for chocolate, waffles, shopping, and lunch.

“We had an amazing time on this excursion. The pick-up from the port was smooth and convenient. Our guide Mark was excellent, showing us the best of Bruges and sharing fascinating stories. The restaurant he suggested was amazing—the food quality and prices were a nice surprise. The more we travel in Europe, the more we feel like our friends who live there part-time. We highly recommend this tour and guide.”

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2.Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

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

Travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges in an air-conditioned vehicle, then explore the Belfry, Holy Blood Basilica, Madonna and Child, Saint John’s Hospital, and Markt with an English-speaking guide. You also get a canal cruise and free time for lunch, chocolate, shopping, and independent exploring.

“I loved seeing Bruges! What a delightful place. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind. There was actually too much to see in the allotted time, so I felt a little rushed. There were also no restroom breaks built into the tour, and it was too long a tour to not have a restroom break. Other than that, it was a great tour. I would love to go back and see more. The boat tour was fun. All the walking and the sights were wonderful. I highly recommend the tour.”

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3.6 Hour Bruges Shore Excursion from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Zeebrugge to Bruges by air-conditioned vehicle, then walk through the medieval center with an English-speaking guide. See the Belfry, Burg Square, Rosary Quay, Boniface Bridge, Beguinage, Minnewater, and Markt, with two hours for lunch, shopping, waffles, and chocolate.

“Make sure you understand this is a walking tour. You will be tax seed to the location and then we’ll walk for the entire tour and then taxi back. Also, if you want to use the restroom, they will not let you without you paying one euro so make sure and bring some euro coins with you or you will not be allowed to use the restroom publicly unless you’re in a restaurant or something eating. The tour guide was wonderful the place is Awesome and is a must see !!!”

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4.Private shore excursion from Zeebrugge to Bruges with driver and guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $333

Travel by private vehicle from Zeebrugge to Bruges, then explore on foot with a personal guide for three hours. Visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood and Church of Our Lady, see the main squares, and return to your cruise port on time. Guides may include Ann, Bert, Dirk, Greta, or Bjorn.

“Bruges was a beautiful city and well worth the visit. Bert G. was an Extraordinary guide! He is superbly knowledgeable on the history and stories on this medieval city. Highly recommend! Ask for Bert!.”

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5.Ghent and Bruges Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 3 hours · from $511Top rated

From Zeebrugge, you’ll visit Bruges and Ghent with a private English-speaking guide, port pickup, and transport included. See Bruges Market Square, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, Ghent’s Graslei, Gravensteen Castle, Belfry, and Gothic Cathedral. Guide Yves is one named option, and free time allows for chocolate, waffles, or shopping.

“The tour guides were great! Lots of knowledge and super fun activity. Lots of walking and amazing chocolate ! It’s a jewel these 2 places ❤️ will come back again!”

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