Highlights / General details
Full day trip from Paris to Bruges, also known as the "Venice of the North" and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. The town's historic center has kept all its medieval charm. Surrounded by canals, it is home to historical and architectural masterpieces.
Your visit to the beautiful town of Bruges will begin with a guided walking tour of the Gothic-style brickwork architecture of the historic center, lasting around 1 hour and 30 minutes. As your tour winds through the town, you will come across the magnificent Grand Place Square, the Market Hall and its lofty bell tower, Notre Dame Cathedral (built in the 13th Century), the Benedictine convent known as Le Béguinage, and the imposing Town Hall.
In Summer (April-October), step aboard for a cruise along Bruges's canals to wonder at its beautiful Flemish townhouses and soak up its mystical and peaceful atmosphere.
Followed by an opportunity to make the most of Bruges at your own pace with lunch in a local restaurant. Sample regional specialties (mussels and fries, traditional Flemish sweet and sour beef stew, waffles, etc.), visit the town's museums, discover Flemish art and local craftsmanship, or treat yourself to some delicious Belgian chocolates.
Inclusion
Transportation in luxury air conditioned coach; Ticket for the canal cruise (summer season only); Services of our licensed multilingual guide; Earphones.
Optional Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
Exclusion
Lunch; Gratuities.
Hours of operation
Available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday during April-October (Summer) and Thursday from June to September. Wednesday and Sunday during November–March (Winter).
Tour without hotel pick up departs at 7:15am. Check-in at least 30 minutes before departure time.
Tour with hotel pick up departs at 6:30am. Must be ready at least 15 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby.
Closed New Year’s Day.
Available languages: (SUMMER) English, Spanish all departures; French Friday, Sunday; Japanese Wednesday, Sunday; Portuguese Monday, Wednesday, Friday; (WINTER) English, Spanish, Japanese every departure; French Sunday; Portuguese Wednesday.
Duration
Approximately 14 hours without hotel pick up, 14.5 hours with hotel pick up.
Location
Departure Point: PARISCityVISION Agency, 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris, or Select Paris hotels with Hotel Pick-up Tour Option.
Nearest metro: Tuileries/Pyramides/Palais Royal (Lines 1/14/1 & 7).
Additional Information
We recommend good walking shoes and warm clothing in winter. (Brugge has a particularly humid climate).
Policies
Cancellation: 2 days prior 50% penalty, 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
A cruise on the famous canals is included during the summer season (only).
Important: A passport (with a valid visa for Belgium if required) is mandatory for anyone who is a resident of a non-European Union country.
Without hotel pick up: Guests are required to present themselves at our agency at least 30 minutes before excursion departure time for check-in. Please note that check-in will close 10 minutes before excursion departure time.
With hotel pick up: Guests must be ready at least 15 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby, or in front of the main entrance of private apartments. Pick-up times can vary plus or minus 15 minutes according to traffic conditions.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**