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Chocolate & Beer Shore Excursion for Private Group from Zeebrugge

Location Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$1511.75
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Overview

This tour combines a guided walking tour, a chocolate tasting, and a beer experience — for your group alone. Explore Bruges on this private shore excursion, perfect for cruise guests with port pick-up and drop-off included.

After pickup at the port, enjoy your private transfer to Bruges. Upon arrival near the historic center, meet your professional local guide and begin a walking tour through Bruges’s medieval streets, canals, and landmarks. Along the way, stop at iconic locations including Beguinage Bridge, Rosary Quay, Market Square, Burg Square, and the Belfry Tower.

Enjoy a stop at a famous chocolate shop for a Belgian praline before continuing to the Bruges Beer Experience. Here, taste four Belgian beers while learning about Belgium’s brewing traditions.

Then enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, or exploring Bruges independently before meeting your driver for the return to port. A relaxed and stress-free way to discover Bruges during your cruise stop in Europe.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Private 5h Tour - No Canal
Start and end Zeebrugge Port: This private tour picks up and drops off at the Zeebrugge Port.
Private tour guide: Your private local tour guide will pick you up at the port, and together you will take a taxi or Uber (included in the cost).
Duration: 5 hours: This tour takes you only to Bruges, not Ghent (which requires min 7 hours)
Only Bruges: In Bruges, you will have approx 3.5 - 4 hours with your tour guide. Afterwards we will organize your transfer back to ship
Transfers by Taxi / Uber: This option includes private transfers by taxi or Uber from the port to Bruges and back, all organized by your guide
Flexible itinerary: Our guide will help you make the most of your time in Bruges, whether you want to shop, dine, sightsee or take a canal boat!
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Free Time at the Market Square in the historical center
  • Guaranteed timely return to the ship
  • Private taxi-transfer from Zeebrugge Port to Bruges and return
  • A walking tour with a guide (Bruges is toured entirely on foot as it's not accessible to vehicles)
  • Full refund if your ship is unable to dock
  • Chocolate&Beer. | Beer: Tasting of 4 Belgian beers of 15cl each. | Chocolate: Stop at a famous chocolate shop for a Belgian praline on-the-go.This is not a sit-down experience or chocolate workshop
  • This activity is conducted privately, with participation limited to your group only.
  • Meal
  • Entrance Fees (none required)
  • Any additional beer or beverages beyond the included tasting of four 15cl beers.
  • Tips

Meeting point
We meet you outside the Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge. Take the free shuttle, walk through the terminal. Look for our hosts holding up a sign that reads "Vexperio"
Return details
We meet you outside the Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge. Take the free shuttle, walk through the terminal. Look for our hosts holding up a sign that reads "Vexperio"

  • After your ship arrives in Zeebrugge, take the free port shuttle to the cruise terminal. Your driver picks you up outside the terminal. From there, relax during the approximately 30-minute transfer to the medieval city of Bruges.
  • Upon reaching Bruges, you will meet your professional English-speaking local guide near the historic center to begin your guided walking tour. Starting at Bargeplein, the route leads through the scenic Minnewater Park, including a stop at the well-known “Lake of Love,” considered one of the city’s most romantic locations. The tour then continues past the historic Begijnhof Bridge (Begijnhofbrug) toward the UNESCO-listed Beguinage. Here, you can walk through the tranquil courtyard, view the traditional white-painted houses, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this medieval complex, once inhabited by a religious women’s community. The route is generally flat but includes uneven cobblestone streets, therefore comfortable walking shoes are advised. Please note that this tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.
  • Chocolate Bruges
    A highlight of the tour includes a stop at a beloved and famous chocolate store, where you will receive a Belgian praline to enjoy on-the-go. Belgium is world-famous for its chocolate, celebrated for its artisanal techniques, smooth texture, and centuries-old chocolate-making heritage. Please note: the chocolate stop includes a traditional Belgian praline tasting to enjoy on the go. This is not a chocolate-making demonstration or a seated tasting experience.
  • The Gruuthusemuseum is one of those beautiful historic buildings that instantly catches your eye, with its elegant medieval design, charming windows, and lovely location along the canals. It was once the home of the Gruuthuse family, one of the most important and influential families in Bruges, making it a perfect photo stop. (pass by)
  • This is the view you probably picture when you think of Bruges: beautiful Gothic buildings, willow trees hanging over the canals, and the Belfry reflected in the water. It’s the perfect place to stop for a photo or simply take a moment to enjoy one of the city’s most iconic views. (pass by)
  • Belfry of Bruges
    As you step into Bruges’s historic Market Square, you’ll be surrounded by colorful old guild houses, busy cafés, and the lively atmosphere that makes the city feel so unique. Rising above the square is the famous Belfry Tower, one of Bruges’s best-known landmarks and a reminder of the city’s rich medieval past. Nearby, you’ll also see the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a beautiful historic church famous for its treasured relic, which is believed to contain the blood of Jesus Christ.
  • Bruges Beer Experience
    Your visit continues at the Bruges Beer Experience, where you will discover Belgium’s rich brewing traditions. During your visit, enjoy 4 local beers included while learning about Belgian beer culture, brewing history, and local traditions. Your guide will also share interesting stories that bring Bruges’s beer heritage to life in a fun and engaging way. After the tasting, you will have approximately one hour of free time to enjoy Bruges at your own pace. You may choose to stay longer at the Bruges Beer Experience for additional beers or lunch at your own expense, or explore the nearby Market Square, shops, and charming streets independently. Please note: four beer tastings are included in the tour price. Additional food or drinks can be purchased separately. After the experience, your guide will wave you goodbye and point out the exact meeting location where you will reconnect with your driver for the return transfer to the cruise port.
  • Bruges’s historic Market Square is the lively heart of the city, surrounded by colorful medieval buildings, cafés, shops, and the famous Belfry Tower. Here, you will have approximately one hour of free time to relax, enjoy lunch or drinks, browse local shops, or simply wander through the charming streets at your own pace. At this point, your guide will say goodbye and clearly explain the exact meeting point and timing for your return transfer back to the ship.
  • Port of Zeebrugge
    At the end of your visit to Bruges, make your way back to your private vehicle for the comfortable return transfer to Zeebrugge cruise terminal, arriving well in advance of your ship’s departure. Before parting ways, your guide will clearly point out the exact meeting location and confirm the meeting time for your return journey. Please note that the guide will not accompany you on the drive back to the port.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • This activity is conducted privately, with participation limited to your group only.
  • This tour is conducted entirely on foot upon arrival at the Bruges historic city center.
  • The city center is largely pedestraian-only with cobblestones
  • Adults must be 18+ for beer tasting.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Chocolate & Beer Shore Excursion for Private Group from Zeebrugge

    Location Bruges, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
    $1511.75
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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