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“The tour was great, our guide had some great stories along with good jokes. Definitely recommend this activity.”
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.
“Joseph was an excellent guide and made the tour really interesting. It was such a good introduction to Bruges. Highly recommended”
Guided Bruges walk plus a 30-minute canal boat ride, with optional 4-beer tasting on the English tour.
“The tour guide Maria was absolutely amazing. Very informative and engaging. As we left the tour in a rush, I forgot to leave her a well deserved tip. Sorry Maria..xx”
From Brussels to Bruges for a guided UNESCO canal walk, quiet parks and squares, plus optional boat views and free lunch time.
“The day trip was excellent! Lots of information from our AMAZING tour guide Peter. He was so enthusiastic and kept the tour moving so well. I 100% reccommend the tour if you have limited time to see Brugge.”
Day trip Brussels to Amsterdam: bilingual guide, 1-hour canal cruise, and 3.5 hours free time on a comfortable bus.
“Great! Suggestion… to save on time in the morning once people gather by the grand central statuion head to yhe bus then take the names and have the person board the bus right away.”
Guided Bruges day trip from Brussels with UNESCO canals, Begijnhof gardens, chocolate time, and an optional canal boat ride. Spanish guide.
“Simply perfect Our guide was very professional and very close”
40 minutes on Ghent’s River Leie with a live trilingual guide, medieval towers, Castle of the Counts, and great value for $12.
“Loved this boat tour! Our guide was hilarious and knowledgeable. The best combination! Fit so much into and details in during the boat ride. Highly Recommend!”
Guided Bruges walk plus 30-minute canal cruise by De Halve Maan. Small English group, local stories, and great views.
“This tour was fantastic The perfect blend of history, walking and canal Our guide was excellent (I am sorry I cannot remember his name) he was the perfect gentleman with fantastic knowledge of the town The canal cruise is a must Our boat guide was funny and informative A great way to see this beautiful…”
40-minute guided boat tour of Ghent from Graslei to Gravensteen walls, narrated in Dutch/English/French for €12 per person.
“Very interesting! Guide was a wealth of information. We enjoyed it very much!”
Bruges on foot with medieval sights, beer history, and artisan chocolate, plus optional canal boat and beer tasting add-ons.
“The experience was just the trip on boat even the post mentioned wine and appetizers. Not what a I paid for”
40-minute Ghent River Leie boat cruise from Graslei 2A with live English commentary. See Graslei, Castle of Counts and Groot Vleeshuis.
“Our guide was great had a nice sense of humor. It was difficult to hear / understand him at times. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer day!”
Ghent in 150 minutes: guided walk to St Bavo and the Mystic Lamb, then a canal boat on the Leie and Lieve. $32.
“We had a wonderful time. Our walking tour guide was knowledgeable and personable. Our boat guide did a great job…. She gave the tour in 4 languages! Very Impressive We appreciated the break and flexibility of the boat tour. We did the walking tour portion, took a break for lunch, then walked over to the…”
Bruges from Paris in a small air-conditioned van: guided medieval sights plus canal cruise and lots of free time for Belgian treats.
“This was such a wonderful trip minus the cold and rain. Serge our tour guide/driver was phenomenal. He enhanced our experience so much. He was kind, funny, and knowledgeable about many things! I highly recommend this trip!! Thanks Serge for making it a great day!”
Private 1918 boat tour through Antwerp’s old harbour and Het Eilandje, with drinks, snacks, and an experienced skipper’s stories.
“Kändes väldigt personlig och båten var så fin😁”
Deluxe Bruges shore trip from Zeebrugge with coach pickup, top landmarks like the Belfry and Holy Blood, plus 2 hours free time.
“Brugge is a beautiful city but so many of us tourists! Lots of walking on tour. Guide very informative!”
Every city, and every way to spend a day in it.
