Which kind of tour do you want?
The old town of Bruges is small, so many visitors walk it on their own. A tour makes sense when you want the stories behind the buildings, a hands-on workshop or a tasting that you cannot do alone. Before you compare prices, decide the type. The table below sums up the options for 2026.
There is no single official price for walking or bike tours. Each operator sets its own, so the table shows a dash where no fixed price applies. Prices that do appear come from the operators themselves. This is an independent guide and does not run tours.
Bruges tour types compared
What each type gives you, as published by the operators for 2026.
| Type | Time | Price in 2026 | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided walking tour | Varies | – | Licensed organizers, maximum 20 guests |
| Canal boat tour | 30 minutes | €15 adult, €9 child 4 to 11 | Five jetties, same route and fare |
| Bike tour | Christmas ride 2 hours | – | English, maximum 14 people, from age 6 |
| Chocolate workshop at Choco-Story | About 2.5 hours | €45 adult, €40 child 7 to 11 | Registration required, museum included |
| De Halve Maan brewery tour | About 45 minutes | €16, one beer included | Dutch, French and English, maximum 25 people |
| De Halve Maan XL tour | About 90 minutes | €26, three tastings | Weekends only, Dutch and English, 220 steps |
| Bourgogne des Flandres visit | – | €13 to €28 per person, Duo €39 for two | Reserve in high season |
If you have only a few hours, combine a short boat ride with a walk through the center. If you want something you cannot do alone, pick a workshop or a brewery tour. The things to do page lists the places that each tour passes.
Our picks: tours compared
A city walk with options, a small-group boat tour and a bike tour.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Guided retro bike tour of the old town
A retro bike with a basket, a helmet, a local guide and a beer, lemonade or water.
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Canal boat ride, chocolate tasting and guided walk
A licensed local guide, a chocolate tasting and a boat ride with a captain are all included. The listing shows no exclusions.
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Guided city walk with optional boat ride and beer tasting
A guided walk with a local guide. The boat ride and the tasting of four beers come only with the matching option.
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Walking tours, boat rides, bike tours, tastings and day trips from Brussels, with live prices and availability.
The tour types in detail
Prices and times are the published ones for 2026 and can change.
Walking tours
Under the city rule that applies since 1 March 2026, organizers need a licence and each guide a personal authorization badge. This includes tours that work for voluntary tips. Groups are limited to 20 guests, not counting the guide, and loudspeakers are not allowed.
Bike tours
Quasimundo Bike Tours offers city tours and rides into the surroundings. Its list includes a seasonal Christmas Bike Tour of 2 hours in English for up to 14 people aged 6 or older. Do not assume daily departures or a year-round schedule, and ask the operator for the current dates.
Chocolate workshops
The public workshop at Choco-Story costs €45 for adults and €40 for children aged 7 to 11, and children under 7 are not admitted. The price covers the museum, an audio guide, a demonstration, tastings and your own creations. It lasts about 2.5 hours, and you register in advance. The adult category is written "+12yrs", so confirm the category for a 12 year old when you register.
Chocolate guide →Brewery tours
De Halve Maan runs a standard tour of about 45 minutes for €16 with one beer. Children aged 7 to 15 pay €8.50. The XL tour takes about 90 minutes and costs €26 with three tastings, on weekends only. At Bourgogne des Flandres the tickets run from Dry Discovery at €13 to Duo at €39 for two people.
Beer guide →Boat rides
The classic canal boat tour is a 30 minute round trip with no stop. It is sold on the spot, not online, for individual visitors, so it combines easily with a walk.
Canal boat tour →Day trips
Bruges is easy to reach from Brussels by train, and you can combine it with Ghent, which lies about 30 minutes away by direct train to the Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Check the pickup point if you book an organized trip.
Brussels to Bruges →What to check before you book
Descriptions differ more than prices do.
Licence and badge
A licensed organizer and a guide with a badge are required for every guided walk, whether you pay a fee or give tips. You can ask to see the badge.
Group size
The legal maximum is 20 guests. Look at the number of people a tour takes rather than at labels such as small group.
Stops that are off limits
Guides may not give explanations on the Bonifaciusbrug, on the Wijngaardbrug, in the Blinde-Ezelstraat and the Breidelstraat or in marked quiet zones. Around boat kiosks there is a 10 m zone. In the Beguinage, explanations are restricted in the quiet zone, with an exception for the path between the gates and the church.
Language and age
Check the language of the tour and the minimum age before you pay. The Christmas bike tour is in English, for ages 6 and up. The workshop is not open to children under 7.
Included items
Compare what is in the price: museum entry, an audio guide, a beer or tastings. A €16 brewery ticket with a beer is not the same product as a €13 ticket without one.
Opening days
Museums and some bars have closing days. Match the tour to the day, using the table on the things to do page.
Plan the rest of your trip
Tours work best when they fit the season and your base.
Bruges tours: frequently asked questions
Do I need a guide to see Bruges?
No. The old town is small and well signposted. A guide helps if you want the history behind the buildings. Every guided walk needs a licensed organizer and a guide with a badge.
How big can a guided group be?
Since 1 March 2026 a group may have at most 20 guests, not counting the guide. Loudspeaker amplification is not allowed.
What does a chocolate workshop cost?
The public workshop at Choco-Story costs €45 for adults and €40 for children aged 7 to 11. It lasts about 2.5 hours and includes the museum, an audio guide, tastings and your own creations. You register in advance.
What does a brewery tour cost?
The standard tour at De Halve Maan costs €16 and includes one beer. The XL tour costs €26 with three tastings. Bourgogne des Flandres sells tickets from €13 per person, and the Duo ticket costs €39 for two.
Is there a bike tour in winter?
The operator lists a seasonal Christmas Bike Tour of 2 hours, in English, for up to 14 people aged 6 or older. Ask for the dates, because it is not offered daily or year-round.