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From £107.75
Location: Brussels, Belgium

Embark on a private tour through Brussels, chauffeured in your own vehicle by your knowledgeable driver guide. This three hour tour can be customized to your liking and includes five local beer samples to really give you a taste for Belgian pleasures.

Inclusions:

* 3 hour guided tour escorted by professional local guide
* 5 x beer tastings
* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Transport by private vehicle – private car (up to 3 passengers) or minibus (4 – 7 passengers)
* Conducted in English

Starting with a pickup from your centrally located Brussels hotel, take in Grand Place, the city’s central hub lined with guild houses and flowers adorning the ground like a carpet. Your guide will happily escort you to significant points of interest, answering any questions you may have.

Travel through the European Union district featuring Parliament buildings and admire Art Nouveau houses before viewing Manneken Pis, the popular bronze statue of a young boy peeing into a fountain. You’ll venture to all corners of the city from the towering Palace of Justice to the Atomium monument and St. Michael’s Cathedral to the Royal Galleries. Where to and for how long, is up to you!

Appreciate the finest flavors of Belgium as you sip away on local beers including*:

* Fruity Kriek beer
* Hops based Pilsner, Stella Artois
* Hoegaarden white beer
* Abbey beers: Leffe Blond and Leffe Bruin (dark)

Your private guided tour of Brussels concludes with a hotel drop off at your centrally located hotel.

*Chocolate milk and cookies are available for children

Schedule

Departure Point: Hotel pick up is available from central Brussels hotels

Departure Time: 10:00am or 2:00pm – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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From £43.10
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 5 star based on 2 reviews

Take this Brussels beer-tasting tour to discover why Belgium is so famous for its mouth-watering beers! No country in the world boasts a brewing tradition as rich and diverse as Belgium’s, and this tour is the perfect way to visit some of the finest breweries, learn about the country’s beer heritage and taste great beers. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 people on this small group Brussels Beer tasting tour, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide.

Inclusions:

* Free drinks included
* Pick-up from a centrally located meeting point
* Led by a professional local guide
* Sample 8 different beers
* Selection of snacks
* Small group tour (maximum 20 people)
* Conducted in English

Brussels offers an astonishing range of quality beers – sample a traditional beer or be adventurous and taste some of the fun fruity beers. Brussels in particular offers many varieties of artisan brews, each with a different but delicious and unique flavour.

This beer tasting experience visits some of Brussels’ oldest and most popular cafes where you can taste a selection of 8 beers. Sample favourites like Lambic, Chimay Triple, Faro, Orval, Adelardus Brune, Malheur Blonde, Bourgogne de Flanders, IV Seasons and the delicious Trappist beers that come with a creamy white head and go down particularly well on hot summer days.

Your knowledgeable guide will help you unravel some of Belgium’s beer mysteries. They will explain the different varieties of beer, their tastes and unique attributes, and you will also learn the do’s and don’ts of Belgian beers.

Schedule

Departure Point: Central Brussels
Departure Time: 2:00pm
Return Details: Concludes at the Grand Place

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Lest you think this was all simply a pub crawl, it wasn’t. There certainly was an educational component to it as Mark took his beer very seriously. However after the whole day was completed, little of the details of it sank it for me! However I did learn and remember the most important distinction about Belgian Beer; the two popular styles – Trappist and Lambic. Three and a half hours after I started the beer tour I said goodbye to my fellow tipsy tourists and our guide Mark. I was a more knowledgeable on Belgian beer and definitely more carefree and happier than when I had started the tour. An afternoon of laughter and beer, what could be better than that?

Reviewed by: Vera D

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From £20.80
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 3.5 star based on 13 reviews

The Brussels Card is your entrance ticket to a long list of Brussels’ museums and ALL the buses, trams and metros of the Brussels Public Transport Company (STIB), except for the lines L12 (Nato-Airport) and N71. For the National Botanical Gardens of Belgium and for the Wellington Museum you have to pay a small supplement as well.

Inclusions:

* Free admission to 24 museums
* Free public transport (all the buses, trams and metros of the Brussels Public Transport Company, except for the lines L12 (Nato-Airport) and N71)
* Free city map
* Brussels Card and illustrated guide
* Selected special offers and discounts
* Conducted in English

Receive 25% discount in the selected attractions, cultural institutions, shops, restaurants and bars and 5% discount in designer boutiques.

Every card comes with a FREE guidebook with helpful information on the establishments associated with the card, as well as a city map. This guide comes with your Brussels Card and explains everything about the museums below and about other discounts included in the Brussels Card:

* Description
* Where it is
* How to get there
* Opening hours

The descriptions are in 4 languages: Dutch, German, French and English.

Schedule

Departure Point: Please present this voucher to one of the Tourist Offices
Departure Time: Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.

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Travel cardspasses are great money – and time – savers. All of the best activities and tourist stops are covered in one low price, and no line waiting at the hottest attractions. Definitely recommended.

Reviewed by: Harman Chilton T, USA

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From £128.40
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 5 star based on 3 reviews

Immerse yourself in Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges on this full-day coach tour of Belgium. Make the most of your time and see the best Belgium has to offer including a canal ride, a snack of Belgium Fries, beer and chocolate tasting.

Inclusions:

* 5 beer tastings
* 35-minute canal ride
* Lunch of Belgian fries
* Complementary chocolate samples
* Entry inside Our Lady Cathedral in Antwerp
* Local guide
* Transport by air-conditioned coach
* Conducted in English

Meet your knowledgeable local guide in Brussels, Belgium’s capital and home to the European Union. Soak up the cafe culture in Grand Place, the city’s central square with its guild houses and a carpet floor of flowers. You’ll view all the important sites including the Royal Palace, St Michaels Cathedral and the mighty Palace of Justice. Sample the best Belgian fries and prepare to partake in a Belgian chocolate demonstration in a typical chocolate shop where you can also savour some delicious pralines. Before departing Brussels, catch a glimpse of Manneken Pis, the bronze statue of a little boy peeing into a fountain.

Head for the banks of the river Scheldt to Antwerp where you’ll encounter the Fashion District, and Market Square including a visit inside Our Lady Cathedral. Pass the home and studio of Pieter Paul Rubens, the famous Flemish painter as well as one of the world’s oldest zoos. See Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter where almost 80% of the world’s uncut diamonds are traded.

Next stop is the medieval city of Bruges, distinguish between fruity Kriek, Leffe blonde and dark ales as you sample 5 locally made Belgian Beers in a typical Brussels cafe.* Experience Bruges on a canal ride (approximately 35 minutes), past Alms houses and the UNESCO Belfry and Halls with its 47 bells. Venture inside the Chapel of the Holy Blood, where it’s believed Christ’s blood was taken after the crusades. Your full-day guided tour through Belgium will conclude with a coach return to Brussels.

*Chocolate milk and cookies available for children

Schedule

Departure Point: Central Brussels
Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.
Return Details: Concludes at the Grand’Place.

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The tour simply could not have been better. My guide was fantastic! No question went unanswered. I was able to really gain knowledge and appreciation for the Belgian culture. The sites and food were wonderful. Thank you, Viator!

Reviewed by: Dana P, USA

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From £26.75
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 3 star based on 26 reviews

Spend an afternoon in Antwerp, Belgium’s second largest city on Europe’s largest harbor. You’ll discover the city of Peter Paul Rubens and see how diamonds are cut and polished at a gem workshop

Inclusions:

* Entrance fees
* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Transport by air-conditioned coach
* Multilingual guides
* Recorded commentary
* Conducted in English

Leaving Brussels, you’ll drive through the countryside to Antwerp’s city centre. Your first stop is Marquet Square with its ancient houses and Our Lady’s Cathedral. Amongst other treasures, the cathedral contains two of Rubens’ master works: “The Elevation of the Cross” and “The Descent from the Cross”.

Antwerp is also the world’s diamond centre, and you’ll visit a diamond workshop to learn more about the diamond industry.

After taking a drive through Antwerp’s famous harbour, you’ll return to Brussels in time for dinner.

Schedule

Departure Point: Select Brussels city hotels, or central meeting point
Departure Time: 1:15pm
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm

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Your Guide was excellent, easy to understand when speaking. Diamond visiting too long, reason was American lady who tried to show she is expert. Otherwise very successful tour.

Reviewed by: MARJA S, Finland

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Eurostar has unveiled a £700m investment program to overhaul its aging rolling stock.

The Channel Tunnel rail operator – which offers services between London, Paris and Brussels – confirmed the plans will see the company purchase ten new trainsets from German manufacturer Siemens. A complete overhaul and refurbishment of the existing fleet will also begin in 2011.

The move represents the first key initiative since the recent transformation of the Eurostar business from a partnership to a single, unified corporate entity.Eurostar was established in 1994 as a partnership between SNCF, SNCB and LCR railways, but became a single company owned by the three founders last month.

Eurostar chief executive, Nicolas Petrovic, said the transformation of Eurostar into a standalone business and the major capital investment announced today is a mark of our growth ambitions for the future.

“The combination of our new state-of-the-art trains and our refurbished fleet will assure our position as the leading rail operator between the UK and the continent and make us the obvious choice for short haul European travel.

The investment in the fleet will be funded privately by Eurostar with a combination of cash and bank financing.

Eurostar chief executive, Nicolas Petrovic, argues the move will transform the business Last month Deutsche Bahn outlined proposals to begin services through the Channel Tunnel.

The German train operator plans to offer services between the financial capitals of London and Frankfurt once safety requirements have been met.

New Trains

THe new Eurostar e3202 trains will be interoperable, allowing them to operate across the European high speed rail network.

With capacity to carry more than 900 passengers, the Eurostar e320 will have 20 per cent more seats than the existing Eurostar trains which carry 750 travellers.

Capable of a speed of 200 mph, the new trains could see journey times between London and Paris reduced to just over two hours, London to Amsterdam to under four hours and London to Geneva to around five hours.

Secretary of state for transport, Philip Hammond, said: “The transformation of Eurostar into a single entity has created a company well placed to attract the resources and investment needed to deliver a world class service. AP

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From £55.10
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 5 star based on 5 reviews

One sweet tour you don’t want to miss – See Brussels on a four hour guided walking tour with a twist as you following the trail of Brussels’ top chocolate shops. A chocoholics dream! Your knowledgeable local guide will point out the major sights and explain the history of Brussels and why it is famous for mouth watering chocolate.

Inclusions:

* Walking Tour (2 hours)
* FREE chocolate tasting
* 45-minute chocolate workshop
* Local guide
* Conducted in English

You will enjoy free samples and tasting of delectable Belgian chocolates and learn to make sweet Belgian treats in a workshop with a “Master Chocolatier”.

Brussels Chocolate Walking Tour and Workshop allows you to learn how to make the real Belgian pralines yourself through a fun workshop. Orangettes, pralines, Easter eggs… The chocolates are made with real cream or alcoholic filling, they do not keep well, but then, you weren’t planning on keeping them for long anyway, were you?

You will love this original and extremely delicious walking tour that looks at the authentic Brussels like no other does. You will also walk through the historic old town to Grand Place, the former market square. A short stroll away stands Manneken Pis, the iconic Brussels’ statue sculpted by Jerome Duquesnoy in 1619. You’ll also see Jeanneken Pis, the square of the Sablon filled with antique shops, the Royal Galleries – seat for the oldest chocolate shop Neuhaus and many more highlights.

Schedule

Departure Point: Central Brussels
Departure Time: 9:00am
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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My wife loved this tour! And our guide Mark was awesome. Since it was a private tour of just my wife and I, he tailored it just for us! He also threw in a little mini beer tour in conjunction with the chocolate tour. Made both my wife and happy! He made it one of the most enjoyable tours that we experienced in Europe this Summer. He even offered us his personal cell number to call any time if we had an issue or a question while we were on our travels! Now that is customer service to the max! He was very knowledgeable on all things Belgian, and was a pleasure to talk to while sipping good beer and eating good chocolate. The price was well worth it! We would do it again!

Reviewed by: Jerold S

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From £43.70
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 4 star based on 48 reviews

If you’ve got just one day to spare, take a full-day tour from Brussels to explore Luxembourg and the picturesque Meuse Valley.

Inclusions:

* Comprehensive tour by bus/coach
* Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
* Multilingual recorded commentary by audio headphones
* All entrance fees included
* Great overview and orientation of the city
* Conducted in English

After leaving Brussels, your first stop is the Meuse Valley town of Dinant, located in the in South East of Belgium. Here you can visit the citadel-fortress above the city or relax with a coffee by the river.

You will then travel through the green countryside of the Belgium Ardennes to arrive in landlocked Luxembourg. Upon arrival, your local guide will take you on a sightseeing tour through the capital of the Grand-Duchy. First you will see the modern city, that forms part of the European Union and after lunch the tour continues to the historical city centre, where you have free time to explore at your own leisure.

At the end of your two-country day trip you will journey through the picturesque rolling hills of the Ardennes to reach Brussels in mid-evening.

Schedule

Departure Point: Select Brussels city hotels, or central meeting point
Departure Time: 9:00am
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 9:00pm

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Great quick trip to Luxembourg. The town Dinant you stop by before reaching Luxembourg is also a nice experience. ‘would recommend if you have an extra time in Brussels!

Reviewed by: THOMAS NEIL P, Philippines

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From £15.75
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 4 star based on 52 reviews

Marvel at the best of Brussels from an open-top double-decker bus, complete with informative commentary. You have the option to hop-on and off as many times as you like at any of the 12 stops for your own sightseeing. With bus departures every 30 minutes and tickets valid for 24 hours after first use, this is the perfect way to orientate yourself with Belgium’s capital.

Inclusions:

* Save on admission to selected attractions
* Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
* Recorded commentary by audio headphones
* Multiple departure times and locations available
* Family friendly
* Discounts at selected sites
* Hop-on hop-off tour
* Conducted in English

Itinerary:

Stop 1 – Central Station: Highlights – Grand Place, Chocolate Museum, Equestrian Statue of Albert I, Albertina Library, Royal Saint-Hubert Gallery, Rue des Bouchers with restaurants

Short train connection to Eurostar Terminal at South Station

Scheduled Stops: from 10:00am to 3:00pm

Stop 2- Pacheco: Highlights – Saint-Michel and Saint-Gudule Cathedral, National Bank, Congress Column, Comics Museum, Botanic Gardens

Scheduled Stops: from 10:03am to 3:03pm

Stop 3 – Place Rogier: Highlights – Rue Neuve and shopping, North Station

Scheduled Stops: from 10:05am to 2:35pm

Stop 4 – Heysel: Highlights – Atomium, Bruparck, Brussels Planetarium, King Baudoin soccer Stadium

Scheduled Stops: from 10:25am to 3:25pm

Stop 5 – Bourse-Grand Place: Highlights – Fish market, Saint-Catherine Church, Stock Exchange, Covered ruins of a medieval Franciscan Church

Scheduled Stops: from 10:45am to 3:45pm

Stop 6 – Sablon: Highlights – Antiques Market, Sablon Church, Sablon Garden, Synagogue, Musical Academy, Museum of the Postal Service, Chapel Church

Scheduled Stops: from 10:50am to 3:50pm

Stop 7 – Place Louise: Highlights – Shopping, Law Courts, Obelisk, Panoramic View

Scheduled Stops: from 10:55am to 3:55pm

Stop 8 – Lesbroussart: Highlights – Art Nouveau

Scheduled Stops: from 11:05am to 4:05pm

Stop 9 – Luxembourg Station: Highlights – European Union District, European Parliament, European Council of Ministers, Leopoldpark, Museum of Natural Sciences

Scheduled Stops: from 11:10am to 4:10pm

Stop 10 – Gaulois: Highlights – Cinquantenaire Park with Autoworld, Royal Military Museum, Royal Museum of Art and History, Triumphal Arch

Scheduled Stops: from11:15am to 4:15pm

Stop 11 – Place Schuman: Highlights – European Commission, Rue de la Loi (business district), Art Nouveau area

Scheduled Stops: from 11:20am to 4:20pm

Stop 12 – Royal Square: Highlights – Royal Park Theatre, Belgian Federal Parliament, Palace of the Academy, Royal Palace, Equestrian Statue of Godfrey de Bouillon, Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Musical Instruments

Scheduled Stops: from 11:25am to 4:25pm

Schedule

Departure Point: You may board and disembark the bus at any one of the 12 stops around the city

Departure Time: Departs from each stop every 30 minutes from 10:00am until 4:00pm – Saturday, additional departure at 4:30pm and 5:00pm

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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Easy access to Buses. Good informative recorded guide. Very useful way of getting ones bearings on first visit to the city

Reviewed by: Ian L, United Kingdom

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From £21.00
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 4 star based on 65 reviews

Choose between a mornings or afternoon guided coach tour and get better acquainted with Brussels. See the world-famous Brussels market square, glance at the remarkable city hall and discover the secrets of Belgium chocolates on this comprehensive half-day tour. Sit back and relax as you soak in the historic highlights of Belgium’s culture capital.

Inclusions:

* Fully narrated tour
* Choice of several departures throughout the day
* Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
* Soak up the atmosphere on a walking tour
* Transport by air-conditioned coach
* Conducted in English

Your tour begins with a short walk to discover the heart of medieval Brussels in the famous Grand Place, with its world-famous Market Square. Here, you will hear about the history of the remarkable City Hall and quaint Guild Houses.

Next, you will tour the city by luxury coach to see the beautiful St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Congress Column, the Heyseldistrict with the world-famous Atomium, the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese Tower. Passing the Royal Residence, you’ll return to the city centre to see the Sablon district with its countless antique dealer shops.

Your tour continues with a drive to the magnificent Palace of Justice and fashionable Louise Square. Passing the stately Royal Square, the Royal Palace and the Houses of Parliament, you’ll arrive in the Cinquantenaire district, with its Triumphal Arch, exceptional museums and splendid Art Nouveau houses particular highlights of this part of Brussels.

You will also find yourself at the very heart of the European Union as you drive in front of the imposing EU buildings housing the European Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers.

You can choose between the standard morning city tour (summer only) or upgrade to the afternoon tour (summer only) which includes an exclusive Belgian chocolate demonstration and tasting. It’s no secret Belgium makes some of the world’s finest chocolate, so come along and sample some of the best pralines and truffles in the world! Watch a demonstration by a master chocolatier and obtain a greater appreciation for this irresistible pleasure. A winter tour is available in the afternoon.

Schedule

Departure Point: Select Brussels city hotels, or meeting point located at Grasmarkt 82 Rue du marché aux herbes

Hotels pick up is NOT available from Aris, Ibis Grand Place, Novotel Grand Place, Carrefour de l’Europe, Derby, Hampshire, Saint-Nicolas, 17eme Hotel, La Madeleine, Arlequin, Reyers, Forum, De Fierlant, Sodehotel and all the hotels located near the airport of Zaventem.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Nice tour. Gave you an overview of the city and the chocolate shop was great. Be prepared to walk, but it is an easy flat walk. I have asthma and it didn’t even bother me.

Reviewed by: Frances R, USA

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From £43.60
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 4 star based on 32 reviews

Holland is only a stone’s throw away from Belgium – so don’t miss the chance to visit Amsterdam on a comprehensive day tour from Brussels. Cross the Dutch border and enter a land of polders and dikes dotted with countless windmills before reaching the Amsterdam area. Take the opportunity to customize your itinerary with free time in Amsterdam. Soak up the vibe at Dam Square or enjoy an optional canal ride – the choice is yours!

Inclusions:

* Comprehensive tour by air-conditioned bus/coach
* Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
* Recorded commentary by audio headphones
* All entrance fees included
* Conducted in English

You’ll visit a craft centre at a traditional farm to get familiar with everything that made Holland great: tasty cheese, traditional clogs and beautiful pottery. There’s also time for lunch (optional).

In the afternoon, you may wish to join a boat tour along Amsterdam’s many picturesque canals (optional). Alternatively, have a break and enjoy some free time at the Dam Square, which is famous for its Royal Palace, or simply wander through the splendid city of Amsterdam at your leisure.

Schedule

Departure Point: Select Brussels city hotels, or meeting point located at Grasmarkt 82 Rue du marché aux herbes.

Hotels pick up is NOT available from Aris, Ibis Grand Place, Novotel Grand Place, Carrefour de l’Europe, Derby, Hampshire, Saint-Nicolas, 17eme Hotel, La Madeleine, Arlequin, Reyers, Forum, De Fierlant, Sodehotel and all the hotels located near the airport of Zaventem.

Departure Time: 9:00am.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 9:30pm

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Very cool and I would take the canal trip again and again. The problem is with the time, they give you 2 hours in the city centre which is not enough at all.

Reviewed by: Laith H

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From £36.60
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Rating: 4 star based on 146 reviews

Discover two of Flanders’ special gems on a full day tour to Ghent and Bruges. No visit to Belgium is complete without a tour to these two beautiful cities, just a short drive from Brussels.

Inclusions:

* Day trip (destination A to B)
* Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
* Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
* Led by a local guide
* Entrance fees
* Transport by air-conditioned coach
* Conducted in English

After a one-hour drive through the scenic Belgium countryside you’ll arrive in Ghent. Here you will visit the St. Bavo Cathedral, home of the world-famous “Mystic Lamb” painting (optional, closed on Sunday).

During your city tour of Ghent you will see important buildings from the Middle Ages, such as the Belfry, the St. Nicolas Church and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders.

Next, while driving through the Flemish countryside to Bruges, you can hear an audio history of Flanders, Ghent and Bruges via headphones. Upon arrival in Bruges, you’ll visit the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and the Beguinage (convent). Take advantage of some free time to enjoy lunch (not included) before you start a walking tour to discover: Our Lady Church with a statue by Michelangelo, the Market Square with the Belfry, and the Town Hall Square (Burg) with the Chapel of the Holy Blood.

After the walking tour you can take an optional boat cruise along the canals. You will depart Bruges at approximately 6:30pm.

Schedule

Departure Point: Select Brussels city hotels, or meeting point location
Departure Time: 9:00am
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm

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Wonderful experience! The tour guide was excellent and the canal tour in bruges with the youngest captain was great.

Reviewed by: ELOISE D

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