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Bruges Small-group Full-day trip by Minivan from Paris

4.5 (25)
Paris, FR
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Bruges Small-group Full-day trip by Minivan from Paris

4.5 (25)
Paris, FR
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Experience the charm of Bruges on a small-group full-day trip from Paris. Cruise through the picturesque countryside in a comfortable Mercedes minivan, saving you valuable time compared to other modes of transportation. Upon arrival in Bruges, embark on a walking tour of this UNESCO-listed city, exploring its medieval buildings, canals, and rich history. See the iconic Belfort bell tower, visit the Beguinage Monastery, and take a boat ride along the canals for a unique perspective of the city. Enjoy plenty of free time to indulge in local cuisine, visit a brewery or chocolate museum, and explore the charming streets at your own pace. With Clewel Travel, you can trust that you're in good hands for an unforgettable day trip from Paris. Book now and immerse yourself in the beauty of Bruges.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 13 hours 30 minutes
  • Suitable for 2-7 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Small-group trip to UNESCO-listed Bruges
  • Walking tour of Bruges with a local guide
  • Plenty of free time to explore and discover
  • Opportunity for a boat ride along the canals
  • Visit a local restaurant for lunch and options for brewery visits, beer tasting, and chocolate museum experience
  • Bottled water
  • All fees and taxes
  • Mercedes E220/E300 business class car for 2-3 people or Mercedes minivan for 4-7 people
  • Walking tour in Bruges with Guide, 2 hours
  • Gratuities and Souvenirs
  • Meals and Drinks

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Introduction

Experience the enchanting beauty of Bruges on a small-group full-day trip from Paris. This exclusive tour, designed for 4 to 7 persons, offers a unique opportunity to explore the UNESCO-listed city and immerse yourself in its rich history and culture. With a duration of 13 hours, this excursion allows for ample time to discover all that Bruges has to offer. Whether you're a history buff, a food enthusiast, or simply in search of a picturesque escape, this tour promises to be an unforgettable experience.

What to Expect?

During this small-group tour, you can anticipate a comprehensive exploration of Bruges, led by a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the city's charming medieval architecture, picturesque canals, and cobblestone streets on a walking tour. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of the historic city center, as you visit iconic landmarks such as the Belfry Tower, the Church of Our Lady, and the Market Square. With plenty of free time, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in delicious Belgian chocolates, sample traditional Belgian waffles, and explore the quaint boutiques and artisanal shops that line the streets of Bruges.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone seeking a unique cultural experience. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, or a significant other, this small-group tour offers an intimate and personalized way to discover the hidden gems of Bruges. The tour is suitable for all age groups and is designed to accommodate the needs and preferences of diverse travelers. So, whether you're a solo traveler seeking new adventures or a group looking for a memorable day trip, this tour is tailored to cater to your interests.

Why Book This?

This small-group full-day trip to Bruges offers a range of unique selling points that set it apart from other tours. Traveling in a comfortable and luxurious Mercedes minivan, you'll enjoy a faster and more comfortable journey compared to larger tour buses. The adjustable seats ensure maximum comfort throughout the entire trip. Furthermore, the small-group setting allows for a more intimate and immersive experience, ensuring that you receive personalized attention from your guide. The inclusion of a walking tour with a local guide adds an educational and insightful element to the trip, providing you with a deeper understanding of Bruges' history and culture.

Good to Know

It's important to note that this tour includes pick-up options from your hotel, adding convenience and eliminating the need to navigate public transportation. Bottled water is provided to keep you hydrated throughout the day. While gratuities, meals, and drinks are not included, your guide will be more than happy to recommend local eateries and cafes where you can indulge in the delicious flavors of Belgian cuisine. Additionally, Clewel Travel offers a variety of other experiences by Mercedes minivan, both in small-groups and as private tours, providing you with the opportunity to explore other fascinating destinations.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced this tour rave about the personalized and intimate nature of the trip. They praise the knowledgeable and friendly local guides who bring Bruges to life with their engaging storytelling. Travelers appreciate the comfortable and spacious Mercedes minivan, which allows for a relaxed and enjoyable journey. The inclusion of a walking tour is highly praised, as it provides a deeper understanding of Bruges' history and architecture. Overall, customers express their satisfaction with the tour, describing it as a truly immersive and memorable experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Paris

(Pass by)

07:30 Departure to Bruges (Belgium) from Opera Garnier Steps or Your Hotel if Pick-up option booked. There are 295 km to drive on a highway by comfortable Mercedes minivan. It takes around 3,5 hours. The local Guide in Bruges will give You general Information about the Belgian history connected to Flanders and its beautiful city Bruges (Brugge).

Bruges

11:15 - 13:15 Arrival in Bruges (Brugge) and Walking tour city Center Brugge (1,5 to 2 hours). Bruges is the most visited Belgian city with middle ages buildings, picturesque canals and a rich history. During a walking tour of Bruges, take a look at the 83-meter Belfort bell tower, built in 1240, located on the market square and included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Take a guided tour of the X-century city market. During the city tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Beguinage Monastery, founded in 1245 by Margaret of Constantinople, Countess of Flanders. "Beguines" were single widows who United in communities - these were the first emancipated women in our history. At the end of the tour you can take a boat ride along the canals and see Bruges from a different angle.

Bruges

13:15 - 17:00 Free time for Lunch at a local Restaurant and discover of the city. There are many options: River boat cruise, Brewery visit with local Beer tasting, Chocolate museum experience, shopping.

Bruges

(Pass by)

17:00 Departure from Brugge to Paris. There are approx. 300 km to drive on a highway. It takes 3,5 to 4 hours. One stop can be made at the rest area.

Paris

(Pass by)

21:00 Arrival in Paris at Opera Garnier Steps or Drop off at Your hotel if Pick up option booked.

Reviews

(25)

4.5 (25)

Lisa_M

This was my first experience using Viator. We were excited about having a smaller van take us to Belgium and back to Paris. We arrived at the pick up location 15 minutes early so as not to be late. The minivan driver arrived 45 minutes late. We stood outside in 40° weather that was windy and cloudy for 60 minutes at 7 AM. We tried calling Clewel Travel direct multiple times with the contact information on the voucher. They did not answer the call until after the third attempt over a 30 minute period of time. We weren’t sure if we would be going to Belgium or not that day, which was very disappointing for a first time Viator experience. The reason we were told that the driver was late was due to the other couple being late. We were not confident that that was a true statement, rather an excuse. It was very disheartening and disappointing that for a tour booked with five participants that only speak English that the driver would not speak any English and could not. That made for an uncomfortable 7+ hours in a minivan without an ability to say when it’s getting hot or cold or someone needed to stop for a restroom break. The driver was unfriendly in disposition and did not drive safely. At one point he stopped so abruptly someone in the backseat fell forward and hit the seat in front of them. In another situation, a passenger screamed when there was almost an accident. Because we were departing Paris 60 minutes late, a text was received from Clewel Travel and Viator that we would receive an additional hour of time to spend in Bruges, Belgium. Since the driver could not speak English and did not receive the message, we did not get the extra hour we had been promised. There were four bottles of water left by each of the seats and when we asked for a fifth one for the fifth person, the driver couldn’t understand what we were asking or couldn’t find more water. It was unclear. So one person was just out of luck on the tour, we did notice the driver was drinking one of the bottles of water. The tour guide in Bruges Belgium was very pleasant and nice. He did not though read his audience very well. It was explained to him in the beginning that because we were arriving so late, that none of us had had lunch. It was about 1:00 PM when the tour started. After two hours, it was clear that all of us were very hungry and wanted to break for lunch. His passion for history of Bruges did not enable him to see people squirming and uncomfortable and wanting to eat lunch. So we asked to discontinue the portion of the tour so that we could eat. Maybe some advice for the English speaking guide in the future would be to ask when do customers want to break for lunch, rather than what the schedule dictates-specially given any adjustments to the schedule for lateness on behalf of the tour company. The Bruges guide was friendly & helpful otherwise. Overall, late driver… unpleasant driver… unsafe driver… no-to-low communication… shortened trip… promised extra time but not received… and long, long day. Would never take a trip again via Viator if Clewel Travel is listed as the local provider.

AYANNA_F

We switched to the private tour bc we were the only.ones in our groupf. It was great to have driver pick up and drop.off at our place. We had an amazing tour by Jerome that me and my daughter loved and then just loved all the free time to explore, have lunch and enjoy this beautiful place. Highly recommend

Usthebeav

Bruges is a beautiful place to visit and our guide, Jerome, was very pleasant and knowledgeable. There were only two other people on our tour so it was a nice small group with plenty of room in the mini van. Unfortunately, we selected a cold and rainy day to visit so we decided not to take the river boat cruise we had been looking forward to taking. We still managed to have a great time, take beautiful photos, shop, as well as enjoy some Belgian fries, waffles, and chocolates!

Paula_S

This is a definitely must do trip. We cannt wait to try this experience again. Our driver Rusty was excellent, the ride was comfortable. Our tour guide Jerome was the best tour guide in Bruges, he was very knowledgeable and dedicated. I would definitely want to request him as our tour guide again.

AnaBertha_P

We had a great time. The driver was excelent and the guide very well informed and charming. The town is wonderful and the history amazing. We fully recommend it.

yappy_y

The overall trip was fun and the ride is very comfortable. we were just hoping that the walking tour was shorter. it took almost 2hrs and we ended having less time for eating and exploring the city. But will still reco the tour as we travelled hassle free and comfortable ride.

Mary_D

Boat tour in the canal , the belfry, the chocolate shops, the walking tour of Bruges, the site of the city

Daydream598495

Travelled with two couples and we really enjoyed the tour. Yes there are no bathrooms on board but I found the stop on the way there adequate (half way) and on the way back there wasn’t a stop but we weren’t bothered by it. The tour was just long enough (approx 1.5 hours) to learn a few things and then have roughly 3.5 hours on your own to explore. My only complaint is the guides microphone died and it became difficult to be able to look around while hearing what he was saying since we were with a larger crowd, being prepared with a backup seems mandatory. Keep in mind you are taking just a day trip to Bruges so if you are wanting to explore the city longer then stay there or the surroundings areas for a night or two. This isn’t that type of trip, its to give you a basic history of the area, immerse yourself in its beauty, see a few things on your own and head back to AMS

Susan_O

Great place to visit. Driver was excellent, courteous, friendly, but his English was very limited. Guide in Bruges was fantastic.

annelizadh

This was the highlight of our Paris family trip. We had lined up different tours throughout our entire stay in Paris, but this was by far our favorite. Our driver Vadim took great care to get my family safely and comfortably to Brugge and back to Paris. We were a family of four who had a very comfortable van, driver and exceptional tour guide all to ourselves. Our guide Jerome was truly the best tour guide I’ve ever had. As a teacher and resident of Brugge, he is both historian and citizen. He had a great sense of humor and mastery of historical storytelling that kept even the attention of my two kids (both young adults who usually hate tours) engaged for 2.5 hours. I especially loved how he would weave his deep knowledge of history with personal stories of what life was like growing up in Brugge. The tour felt like we were visiting a friend ( less like a cold checklist rifled off) . Jerome took his time to explain and meander into sights to look and explain -not just walk by and preach which is what many tour guides do. I underestimated how impressed we would be with Brugge . I learned to love so much about this amazing town because of this tour. It is the reason why I’ve vowed to return for a longer stay in the future. Can’t recommend this tour enough. If there is one tour you do on your trip to Paris, it should be this. Worth every euro/penny and more.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-05 19:48
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