Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options
At a glance
Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options is a 12h guided experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operated by Buendía. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 86 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $44.67 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Bruges Beer Experience entry + tasting of 4 Belgian craft beers, (Boat + Beer option only), Free time to explore Bruges at your own pace, Canal boat ride through the canals of Bruges, (Boat options only).
Highlights
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 17 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 12h
- Group
- Small group, up to 55 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Escape Amsterdam for a full-day trip to Bruges, one of Belgium's most charming and best-preserved medieval cities.
Travel comfortably from Amsterdam to Bruges and discover its picturesque canals, historic squares, medieval streets and iconic architecture. Once in Bruges, choose how you want to explore the city: join a guided walking tour in your selected language or discover it independently with an interactive audio guide and digital map.
Depending on the option selected, you can also enjoy a boat ride through Bruges’ historic canals and, in the Boat & Beer option, taste 4 Belgian craft beers at the Bruges Beer Experience.
With free time to explore at your own pace, this excursion combines history, culture and local experiences in one day, before returning to Amsterdam.
What's included
What's included
- Bruges Beer Experience entry + tasting of 4 Belgian craft beers, (Boat + Beer option only)
- Free time to explore Bruges at your own pace
- Canal boat ride through the canals of Bruges, (Boat options only)
- Interactive audio guide and digital map (ONLY included in the At Your Pace option)
- Round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned bus.
- Professional guide; Bruges walking tour only in Guided option. Not included in At Your Pace.
Not included
- Hotel pickup / drop-off
- Food, drinks and any service not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
- The "At your pace" option: no guided tour in Bruges. Explore the city with an audio guide.
- Tips (Optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Our bus will drop us off at Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain what time they should return to the bus.
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Stop 2 · 5m
Our first stop will be Minnewater Lake, also known as the "Lake of Love". With the beautiful lake in the background, our guide will explain the history of Bruges, as well as the love story linked to this lake.
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Stop 3 · 10m
The next stop on our tour will be the Beguinario. Founded in 1245, this place keeps the history of an incredible group of women.
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Stop 4 · 8m
In one of the few certified artisan chocolate shops, we will have the opportunity to taste artisan chocolates. Our guide will also tell us about the famous Bruges chocolate and give us some tips to distinguish handmade from industrial chocolate.
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Stop 5 · 5m
In this beautiful square, our guide will explain the history of the Bruges beer.
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Stop 6 · 5m
Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.
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Stop 7
You will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos from the small bridge.
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Stop 8 · 8m
In front of the Old St. John Hospital, our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.
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Stop 9 · 5m
In front of the old Hospital of San Juan, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Virgin and Child created by Michelangelo that is found inside the church.
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Stop 10 · 5m
In front of Gruuthuse, we will meet the most famous and powerful family in Bruges between the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Stop 11 · 5m
In one of the most charming places in Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. They will also have time to take photos.
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Stop 12 · 5m
In the most photographed place in Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Muelle de las rosas". You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.
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Stop 13 · 5m
Our next stop is the Tanners Square, here we will learn how tanners worked in medieval Bruges.
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Stop 14 · 10m
In this square we find the Gothic town hall, the old courthouse and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
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Stop 15 · 20m
The last point of our guided tour is the Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and also give you some tips on where to eat or what are the best shops to buy traditional chocolate. The guide will also remind you when and where you need to be to catch the bus back to Brussels.
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Stop 16 · 2h
Free time, you will enjoy approximately 2 hours of free time (depending on traffic and the rhythm of the group).
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Stop 17 · 10m
Here awaits our guide and the bus. Time to go back to Amsterdam.
Meeting point
Meet in front of Aloha Bowling, where your Buendía guide will be waiting to check in the group. As this is a busy area, please go directly to the bowling entrance and look for your Buendía guide before the tour starts.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour duration and sites may vary slightly from what's listed, as our guides tailor each experience to best suit your group.
- This tour is usually guided in one language, but may sometimes be run bilingually depending on the composition of the group.
- For safety reasons, children under 2 must travel in a suitable car seat. They will not be allowed to board the bus without one. Please bring your own car seat.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility due to cobblestone streets.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Amsterdam: Bruges day trip with Boat & Beer Options take?
The experience lasts about 12h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $44.67 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Bruges Beer Experience entry + tasting of 4 Belgian craft beers, (Boat + Beer option only); Free time to explore Bruges at your own pace; Canal boat ride through the canals of Bruges, (Boat options only); Interactive audio guide and digital map (ONLY included in the At Your Pace option); Round-trip transportation by private air-conditioned bus.; Professional guide; Bruges walking tour only in Guided option. Not included in At Your Pace..
Where does it start?
Meet in front of Aloha Bowling, where your Buendía guide will be waiting to check in the group. As this is a busy area, please go directly to the bowling entrance and look for your Buendía guide before the tour starts.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 86 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Amsterdam.
