Belgium Shore Excursions - Bruges, Ghent & Brussels from Zeebrugge
Belgium packs more world-class medieval architecture, canal scenery, and culinary tradition into a small area than almost any other country in Europe - and Zeebrugge, the country's main cruise port, sits just 15 kilometers from the center of Bruges, one of the best-preserved Gothic cities on the continent. Bruges earned its reputation as the Venice of the North for its network of canals and 15th century merchant houses, but the comparison undersells it - the Markt square, the Belfry tower, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the Groeningemuseum housing the finest collection of Flemish Primitive paintings in existence make Bruges a destination of genuine depth. Forty-five minutes east, Ghent is the less-visited but arguably more rewarding Flemish city - its medieval Graslei and Korenlei waterfront, the Gravensteen Castle, and the Van Eyck Altarpiece in Saint Bavo's Cathedral are all within a compact walking tour. Brussels, the Belgian capital and seat of the European Union, is 100 kilometers from Zeebrugge and reachable in a full day - the UNESCO-listed Grand Place is one of the most spectacular medieval squares in Europe.
Belgium shore excursions from Private Shore Trips depart from Zeebrugge cruise port and include a licensed English-speaking guide, a private vehicle for your group only, and our back-to-ship guarantee on every tour. Tours range from 7.5 hours for a focused Bruges walking tour with canal cruise to 8 hours combining Ghent and Bruges. Hotel-based Bruges walking tours are also available for guests staying in the city. Reserve with a $50 deposit.
