BELGIUM · EXPERIENCES
Belgium’s best days out.
The 15 most popular canal boat tours in Belgium. The ones worth crossing a city for, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book through.
Ghent’s medieval center from the water. A 50-minute guided boat trip with English/Dutch/French commentary, castles, towers, and quay views.
Most Popular“Fantastic boat ride! Our guide was absolutely hilarious and the views were stunning”
A 2.5-hour Bruges small-group walk plus canal cruise, with a chocolate tasting stop and local stories from Market Square to the Beguinage.
“The tour was fantastic. Our guide, Bruno, was very knowledgeable and we saw and learnt about things we would not have otherwise known. Very much recommended this. Thank you to Bruno for also being helpful with my mum of 75, who struggles a little with stairs.”
Guided Bruges walk plus a 30-minute canal boat ride, with optional 4-beer tasting on the English tour.
“She was very knowledgeable about Bruges. Made for a wonderful time.”
From Brussels to Bruges for a guided UNESCO canal walk, quiet parks and squares, plus optional boat views and free lunch time.
“Jorge was a great guide, very knowledgeable n informative n helpful for recommendations.”
Day trip Brussels to Amsterdam: bilingual guide, 1-hour canal cruise, and 3.5 hours free time on a comfortable bus.
“Julian, our guide was very attentive. He gave good advice about activities we could consider during our free time in Amsterdam.”
Guided Bruges day trip from Brussels with UNESCO canals, Begijnhof gardens, chocolate time, and an optional canal boat ride. Spanish guide.
“Very good the guidance and transportation. The city of Bruges, is very nice, unique, and rich if facts, stories.”
40 minutes on Ghent’s River Leie with a live trilingual guide, medieval towers, Castle of the Counts, and great value for $12.
“The surroundings were gorgeous, and the guide was both knowledgeable and witty in his jokes. Very enjoyable.”
Guided Bruges walk plus 30-minute canal cruise by De Halve Maan. Small English group, local stories, and great views.
“Delightful walking tour with Brigit and fun canal boat ride with Captain Alan. Brigit had a wealth of interesting knowledge about the magical 800 year old UNESCO World Heritage city of Brugge. Totally worth the time, gentle walk, easy pace. Beautiful to see the details of the city. Canal boat ride was excellent-great to see…”
40-minute guided boat tour of Ghent from Graslei to Gravensteen walls, narrated in Dutch/English/French for €12 per person.
“The guide was awesome and gave us very good and interesting info. I think his name was Thomas, a resident of Gent who's proud of his court, and this shows in his enthusiasm talking about his wonderful city.”
Bruges on foot with medieval sights, beer history, and artisan chocolate, plus optional canal boat and beer tasting add-ons.
“Fabulous experience! Highly recommend. Maria, our guide, was very knowledge. It was an enjoyable experience.”
40-minute Ghent River Leie boat cruise from Graslei 2A with live English commentary. See Graslei, Castle of Counts and Groot Vleeshuis.
“It was great to see the city from the canal's point of view. It was relaxing and the information was basic, which was fine for us who took a historical tour few hours before.”
Ghent in 150 minutes: guided walk to St Bavo and the Mystic Lamb, then a canal boat on the Leie and Lieve. $32.
“Very nice tour, too bad we had rain for about an hour”
Bruges from Paris in a small air-conditioned van: guided medieval sights plus canal cruise and lots of free time for Belgian treats.
“Serge was an amazing tour guide! He gave us all the tips with how to navigate Brugee! Must see place and trip”
Private 1918 boat tour through Antwerp’s old harbour and Het Eilandje, with drinks, snacks, and an experienced skipper’s stories.
“Enthousiaste gids”
Deluxe Bruges shore trip from Zeebrugge with coach pickup, top landmarks like the Belfry and Holy Blood, plus 2 hours free time.
“The overall tour was great. However; she never told us her name and she was distracted early on because there were two late people that never showed. So distracted that she talked with the taxi driver the whole time into town. When we asked a question she said she would tell us in town. She…”
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