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Bruges Day Trip with Audio Guide Option from Paris

Paris, France
Bruges Self Guided Audio Day Trip from Paris

From $154.02

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 14 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the Belgian city of Bruges in just one day on this full-day tour from Paris. Often referred to as the "Venice of the North," Bruges is known for its canals and UNESCO World Heritage–listed historic center. This independent tour includes round-trip transportation and an optional audio guide. Your time in Bruges is yours to spend as you wish, allowing you the freedom to explore on your own.
  • Day trip to Bruges, Belgium from Paris, France
  • Explore the city, and admire its medieval architecture
  • See sights such as the Belfry and Church of Our Lady
  • Listen to recorded commentary by audio headphones (if option selected)
  • Round-trip coach transport from Paris provided

What's Included

  • Round Trip by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
  • Audioguide visit (if option selected)
  • Mobile app to download (if option selected)
  • Free time for lunch, shopping & discover Bruges city center
  • Service of a multilingual hostess
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Cruise

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Pullman Paris Centre - Bercy
    1 Rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris, France

    HOTEL PULLMAN Paris BERCY 1 rue de Libourne, 75012 Paris Metro Station : Cour Saint Emilion - Line 14 (Exit N°1 - 2) BUS : N°24 + 111 + 109 Stop Terroirs de France Meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign, outside the hotel (in front of the main entrance)

Start time

07:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your day trip starts at a location in central Paris, where you board a tour bus for the drive across the Belgian border to Bruges. 

When you arrive, you have plenty of free time to explore the city independently. (Entrance fees, food, and drinks are at your own expense.) You won't want to miss the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval architecture. Stop by Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk (the Church of Our Lady), one of the city's most famous landmarks and home to Michelangelo's 'Madonna and Child.' Then visit a museum to see Flemish artwork, taste regional specialties such as Belgian chocolate, or visit a Benedictine monastery. The Stadhuis (City Hall) and the Belfry of Bruges are two very popular attractions. Upgrade to include an audio guide to listen to historical commentary while you explore.

During the summer months (April to October), enjoy admission to a canal cruise so you can explore the "Venice of the North" from the water.

At the end of your time in Bruges, hop on your coach for the drive back to Paris, where your tour ends with drop-off at your day's starting point.

Historic Centre of Brugge (Pass By)

Bruges Beer Experience (Bruges Beer Museum) (Pass By)

Bruges Art Route (Pass By)

The Chocolate Line Bruges (Pass By)

The Markt (Pass By)

Stadhuis (Pass By)

Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai (Pass By)

Minnewater Lake (Pass By)

St Bonifacius Bridge (Pass By)

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • According to the tour selected you will have: Audio guide ( available 6 languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese )for the duration of the Audio Tour
  • Comfortable shoes required
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Gypsy_G
I loved Brugges! Beautiful place, great beer, super nice people. You get there in around 3.5 hours from Paris and stay around 4.5 hours, enough time to walk the city. I would have loved to stay a bit more, as the city is beautiful and super romantic. If you choose audio guide, they give you a map and a pen that gives you the story of each place you visit. We stopped in a beer place for tasting, which was delicious. Try the waffles and of course the chocolate.

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Beautiful Bruges
Gypsy_G, Feb 2024
I loved Brugges! Beautiful place, great beer, super nice people. You get there in around 3.5 hours from Paris and stay around 4.5 hours, enough time to walk the city. I would have loved to stay a bit more, as the city is beautiful and super romantic. If you choose audio guide, they give you a map and a pen that gives you the story of each place you visit. We stopped in a beer place for tasting, which was delicious. Try the waffles and of course the chocolate.
Very long trip
Nezar_H, Sep 2023
Very long tiring round trip 9+ hrs in bus and only4 hrs in city with lots of things to see/do , the audio system is not helpful when you are lost on the map, people in Bruges are very nice n polite, beautiful town n views
Bruges is a wonderful place to visit
CYNTHIA_H, Jun 2023
Bruges itself was a wonderful place to visit. The "luxury coach" was dirty, the bathroom was not available for use on the trip to Bruges, nor was it available on the trip back to Paris, and the space is very cramped, especially if the seat in front of you reclines. However, it was nice that they had a stop in the middle of each leg of the journey to get some snacks and use the restroom there at the rest stop. Again, Bruges itself was excellent. My husband said it was the highlight of our trip.
Positive
Jeffrey_C, May 2023
I chose to only have transportation so I didn’t participate in the guided tour. Coach was great and the guide was very nice.
Terrible company
NaomiPrioleau, Mar 2023
Awful tour company. I was on time for this tour at the wrong hotel. Upon realizing my mistake I rushed to the correct hotel and constantly called and emailed them...NO RESPONSE. No one from the tour didn't even reach out to see where I was. Just left. I did everything in my power to contact them and nothing. Now they won't refund me. Absolutely terrible company.
Charming visit to Bruge!
Fredreka_S, Mar 2023
City is charming with lovely shopping. Would highly recommend for an out of Paris experience! Guide was very helpful. We enjoyed are time in Bruge!
Amazing experience
Kubura_T, Dec 2022
This was one of the best part of our vacation. This town is very beautiful and I would absolutely love to go there again.. plenty of time to look around and to take beautiful pictures.
A day in Bruge
Sheryce_Y, Nov 2022
The tour was great the bus was very comfortable and relaxing. The tour was informative. We went in late November so it was cold and raining. Wasn't able to enjoy Bruges as well due to weather. Will definitely go again in warmer weather.
Stress free travel to and from Bruges
Rachel_S, Aug 2022
The independent tour was perfect for us, because it allowed for stress free travel to and from Bruges, while letting us have total control over what we did. Bruges was a very walkable city, and perfect for a day trip.
Totally worth it!
Rachel_K, Jul 2022
Bruges is a magical and enchanting place, I felt like I stepped into a fairy tale. Surrounded by water and greenery, I loved walking by the canals, by the charming narrow street and into the main square with the magnificent buildings. My son and I enjoyed eating the famous chips, waffles and chocolates. It was a delightful trip, the bus ride was long but pleasant, going through rural farm lands, with an adequate stop to refresh and stretch our legs. I am so glad we went on this trip, it added an otherworldly charm to our Paris vacation.
Great Bruges Transportation Option
Brianna_B, Feb 2020
A great option if you're looking for transportation to and from Bruges with the ability to do your own thing during the day! The cost of this experience was around the same cost of a round-trip ticket from Paris to Bruges and back. The bus got into Bruges late in the morning and we left around 4:30pm, which was honestly the perfect amount of time to explore the city (I was able to grab breakfast, do a brewery tour, and do a walking tour within that time frame). My only suggestion would be to have the pick-up be a little bit more organized. Since the pick-up time is so early in the morning, there was some confusion between attendees on which bus to get on and which bus was going there. It definitely would have been helpful to have a point of contact meeting us at the bus to let us know which bus to get on.
Loved Bruges!
kalvin66, Oct 2019
This is a long trip from Paris but I felt well worth it. Bruges is a beautiful city with quaint shops and lots of restaurants. We enjoyed the river cruise and lunch. It was a wonderful day exploring the town. The tour was very punctual and we had plenty of time to explore.
An absolute MUST SEE!!
Chantal_A, Sep 2018
Very quaint medieval city! Our tour was very well organized and we had more than enough time to explore the city itself using the independently audio tour! Definitely worth every penny! Would definitely visit again!
Gotta do it!
Carla Z, Aug 2018
We are so glad we went on this excursion! It was a great experience! Beautiful scenery, history, and food!
For independent travelers, this is a...
Jan S, Oct 2017
For independent travelers, this is a perfect trip. My daughter and I enjoyed the relaxing 4 hr bus trip from Paris to Bruges, then were walked into the center of the city by a tour guide, given a map of Bruges, and told where to meet up again after 5 hours on our own. We checked out a brewery in the historical center, ate a delicious lunch in an outdoor cafe', and shopped/walked around town. We only wish we could have spent more time in this lovely place. For those who prefer to have a tour guide with them throughout the whole day in the city, there is also that option.
¡Muy buen paseo!
ROSAE_B, Jun 2023
Paseo muy bonito y tranquilo, con suficiente tiempo para caminar, conocer, comer y comprar. La audio guía es muy útil. Los autobuses son muy cómodos. ¡Lo recomendamos!
Una mala experiencia.
Rubén T, Nov 2019
La guía actuó de mala manera al pedido de una persona mayor que requirió asistencia ya que por error compró la audio guía y no la guía personalizada por lo que le dieron un aparato y la pobre señora tomó tal estado de nervios que se quería regresar a lo que la guía le respondió irónicamente. Recomiendo hacer un free tour en el lugar.
Brujas
Francisco_P, Jul 2018
Visitar Brujas fue como viajar en el tiempo, es un lugar mágico por sus paisajes y arquitectura. Nosotros tomamos la excursión desde París, a través de Big Bus, el servicio y el transporte de primera, muy buenos. No fue necesario comprar paquete con guía ni audio guía, el recorrido los hicimos solos y nos pareció fabuloso.

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