Belgium · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
Bruges and Ghent both look different from the water, and both queue badly in high summer. The 15 below list departure quays, trip lengths and prices so you can pick the one that is not the longest line.
See Ghent’s medieval towers, castles, guildhalls, and ancient port from the water on a lively 50-minute guided boat tour.
“our guide was the best. he was funny and easy to understand, and very informative! I highly recommend this boat tour!”
Explore Bruges on foot and by canal with a local guide, chocolate tasting, medieval landmarks, secret gardens, and practical tips.
“Nice way to start our visit to Bruges. Numerous and knowledgeable guide. The boat trip was a nice little extra addition.”
Explore Bruges on a guided historic walk, canal cruise, and optional four-beer tasting, with practical tips on timing, value, and what to expect.
“Our guide Maria was super enthusiastic about her city.”
Review this 12-hour Amsterdam to Bruges day trip with guided sights, free time, chocolate, Belgian beer tips, and optional canal boat rides.
“We had an enchanting time on this trip. Our bus driver was polite and helpful! Pia our tour guide was amazing. She gave us facts about every place we passed in the bus en route to Bruges from Amsterdam. Things I didn’t know and are so interesting. She continued giving us information and excellent tips to maximize our free time in Bruges after the guided walking part which was fun and just perfect. It makes a difference to invest on a tour rather than blindly trying to explore on your own. Pia’s command of English and Spanish languages is excellent. It was impressive how she transitioned from both and I…”
Review of the Spanish-language Bruges day trip from Amsterdam, with a guided walk, free time, chocolate stop, bus transport, and practical tips.
“Excellent Spanish-speaking guides and driver. Teresa, Jessy and Valentin: knowledgeable, gracious and efficient. Loved the city. The information and suggestions made by our guides were excellent.”
Review of the Brussels to Bruges day trip, with guided sights, free time, optional canal cruise, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“What a great trip! Super easy and clear directions to meet up. Our guide was was so great. Very attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly! Highly recommend this trip. Bruges is like walking through a painting all day but with beer and chocolate!”
Review of the Brussels to Bruges Spanish guided day trip, with canals, chocolates, free time, transport, boat option, and practical tips.
“I really enjoyed my trip to Bruges. Our guide Lucia was very kind and helpful. The city is worth visiting, but with the help of a guide it makes the experience even more rich.”
Review of the Paris to Bruges day trip: medieval canals, guided sights, free time, Belgian food, and practical advice on value and timing.
“Bruges is enough for one day, is a small pretty city. We could had a chance to walk around and see lots of things. The best chocolate ever I had.”
Review of Ghent’s 40-minute medieval boat tour, with canal views, city history, multilingual guides, price, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The guide was so lovely & made it relaxed & funny & really enjoyable way to learn”
Review of Bruges’ guided walk and canal boat tour, with historic sights, local stories, chocolate, beer culture, practical tips, and value advice.
“Ann was delightful, knowledgeable, personable, and energetic. We (group of 10) thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Even through the rain - which she handled by doing her best to have us stand in covered places. Boat tour was really nice - and the rain stopped midway. Glad we all signed up for this! Great historical context to delightful city! She walked a little fast for a few of our group but we caught up!”
See medieval Ghent from its canals on a 40-minute guided boat tour, with castle walls, historic buildings, local stories, and flexible cancellation.
“We had such a lovely time with our guide, Matthew! Quirky stories, captivating anecdotes and very interesting information on all the must-see places in Ghent in 45 minutes... Truly breathtaking and we felt we learnt a lot on the city in a mere 45 minutes. I highly recommend it!!!”
Bruges walking tour review covering medieval sights, Minnewater, canals, chocolate, optional boat rides, beer tasting, value, and practical tips.
“This experience was supposed to be a walking tour and boat trip. There was no boat trip as advertised. I was given a partial refund but I did not think it compensated for the missing boat trip which was the main reason I booked this. Very disappointed!”
Review of Ghent’s 40-minute guided boat trip, with canal views, live commentary, pricing, timing tips, highlights, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“Great activity if travelling solo in Ghent. Boat tour was fun, informative, and a great way to meet other travellers”
Explore Ghent on foot and by canal, with its three towers, medieval quarters, key sights, and a 30-minute boat ride for $32.
“Our guide was excellent; really made the history come alive!”
Review of a Bruges day trip from Paris with small-group transport, guided sightseeing, free time, Belgian food, and a seasonal canal cruise.
“John Baptiste was such a fun and knowledgeable guide! Bruges is beautiful and I can’t wait to go there again.”
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