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Medieval Bruges counts among Belgium’s must-see cities—but escaping the tourist trail to find treasures only the locals know isn’t always easy. On this morning or afternoon tour, explore with your private guide and get the inside line on the city’s top attractions and hidden gems. Hear the secrets behind landmarks like the 14th-century Church of Our Lady, and see sides of this UNESCO–listed city many visitors miss.

The most adventurous and probably the most romantic way to discover Bruges is by hot-air balloon. Bruges Ballooning organizes both a morning flight (including a champagne breakfast) and an evening flight (including a bite to eat, champagne or a beer) over Bruges. The whole trip lasts for three hours, with at least one hour in the air. You will be picked up and dropped off wherever you are staying, in Bruges. What is there to see? After take-off, we'll immediately see the historic center of Bruges, followed by the famous polder landscapes, farms, a lot of castles, little pictoresque towns like Damme and Oostkerke, ... Every flight brings us a little adventure, because thanks to the wind, no 2 flights are the same.

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic in Brugge. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Brugge. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Brugge. You will visit the Christmas market What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Brugge.

The Venice of Belgium shows Christmas like none other. Bruges comes alive during Holidays, with its hundreds of years of history. The visit of this Christmas Market is a once in a lifetime experience, since it is one of the most impressive Christmas Markets in Europe. Come and enjoy the city of chocolate, with the mouth-watering smells of cinnamon and other spices, roasted almonds, gingerbread and chocolate roaming free in the air. Try some of the local delicacies, discover the hand made trinkets sold in the several stalls spread around the old town, in an unforgettable Christmas experience. This tour is only available during the following dates: November 26, 2021 – January 9, 2022 Any booking after or before these dates will be cancelled, due to the fact that the Christmas Markets are not open for business.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more enriching experience of Bruges than is typically offered by group tours. This private walking tour is exclusively for your party so, as you explore the city's sights, you'll have ample opportunity to talk with your guide and learn all about the city's intriguing history.

Get a comprehensive overview of world-renowned Belgian beer on this casual tasting in the heart of Bruges. Going with a guide ensures you learn about the history, origin, and production each beer on your tasting list, including strong blondes, dark ales, an IPA, and a wheat beer. This tour is a popular social activity for travelers looking to learn about Belgium’s beer scene.

Walk around Bruges with a local guide, explore the historic centre and travel back in time to the golden days of Bruges. Our guide will tell you interesting facts and stories of love, glory and fortune, but also of intrigue, war and conflict. He or she can also advise you on where to eat and where to drink during your stay. By the end of the tour you'll know more than a local! If you cannot make it to the tour for whatever reason, please notify us, so we can open your slot to other visitors. Thank you for respecting these measures and enjoy the tour! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Bruges is renowned for its rich brewing traditions and many delicious local beers—and this accessible walking tour offers you the perfect way to discover both. Meet your group directly at the Bruges Beer Museum, and begin the tour within its walls. Then, continue on a walking tour through the city’s UNESCO-listed, medieval center. You’ll make multiple stops along the way, will learn more about the city’s beer history, and will sample five different brews as you go.

Discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of Bruges on an evening walking tour with an expert local guide. Get off the beaten track and discover a side of Bruges most tourists never get to see. The tour takes about 1.5 hours and ends with a free beer in a local pub called the Bauhaus (if Covid measures allow it)! If you cannot make it to the tour for whatever reason, please notify us, so we can open your slot to other visitors. Thank you for respecting these measures and enjoy the tour! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Celebrate the life and art of master Surrealist Salvador Dalí with a ticket to the permanent exhibition at the Museum-Gallery Xpo in Bruges. This colorful, reimagined gallery space inside the medieval Bruges Belfry showcases the ‘Salvador Dalí: Marquis de Púbol’ exhibit, featuring a rotating collection of the artist’s original graphic work and sculptures.

Taste your way through Bruges’ enchanting old town on a private gourmet tour designed to show you how to eat like a local. Join in the favorite Belgian pastime of eating as a guide introduces you to 10 different specialties like fries, waffles, chocolate truffles, cheese, and fresh Flemish seafood. Wash it all down with fine Belgian beer, and ask all the questions you like for a personalized tour through Bruges’ culinary culture.

When your cruise ship docks in Bruges' port, you can easily travel to the historic city center with this round-trip shuttle service from Zeebrugge. Hop on the shuttle for the 20-minute (approximately) ride to Bruges, then take the shuttle back when you’re ready to return to your ship in the afternoon. Shuttles run every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 12 a.m., so there is no delay in getting back and forth to Bruges city center from your cruise ship.