Bruges Day Trip from Paris and Chocolate or Beer Tasting

Experience the magic of Bruges on a private day trip from Paris. Your personal driver will meet you at your hotel for a comfortable ride across the French and Belgian countryside. Upon arrival, enjoy a walking tour through Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center: admire Market Square with the Belfry Tower, explore Burg Square with the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and stroll through the peaceful Beguinage. Travelers who wish can climb the 366 steps of the Belfry for panoramic views of the city (optional, no elevator, admission not included). A 30-minute canal cruise reveals Bruges’ romantic waterways — the “Venice of the North.” Please note: the cruise operates March–mid-November and may be replaced by a walking route in winter or bad weather. After lunch, choose between the Choco-Story Museum with chocolate tastings or the Beer Experience with three local brews before returning to Paris.

Highlights:

• Enjoy a private full-day trip from Paris to charming Bruges
• Discover Bruges’ UNESCO-listed old town with Market Square & Belfry Tower
• Visit Burg Square and the Basilica of the Holy Blood
• Take an optional canal cruise through Bruges’ romantic waterways
• Choose between the Choco-Story Museum (with tastings) or Beer Experience
• Travel in comfort with private hotel pickup and return by Mercedes vehicle

Itinerary

07:00 – 11:00
Sit back and relax as you travel through the French and Belgian countryside on a comfortable private transfer. Enjoy picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and rolling fields along the way to Bruges — a perfect start to your day of discovery in Belgium.
11:00 – 12:30
Stroll through Bruges’ UNESCO-listed historic center. Admire the Market Square with its colorful façades and the majestic Belfry Tower, wander through Burg Square, see the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and explore the peaceful Beguinage and quiet medieval lanes.
12:30 – 13:00
See Bruges from a new perspective during a 30-minute canal cruise. Glide past medieval bridges and picturesque houses while hearing stories about the “Venice of the North.” (Seasonal: March–mid-November) Please note: Canal cruises operate from March to mid-November and may be replaced by a guided walking route along the canals in case of bad weather or during the winter season.
13:00 – 14:00
Free time for lunch at one of Bruges’ cozy restaurants. Try Belgian classics such as moules-frites, carbonnade flamande, or freshly made waffles with chocolate sauce.
14:00 – 15:00
Choose your afternoon activity: Choco-Story Museum – Discover the story of chocolate and enjoy Belgian praline tastings. Bruges Beer Experience – Learn about Belgian brewing traditions and taste three local beers.
15:00 – 16:00
Take a short walk through the old streets, shop for Belgian lace, chocolate, or souvenirs, or simply enjoy a coffee by the canals before departure.
20:00
Drop-off at your hotel in Paris. End of the tour — with sweet memories and your French delicacies souvenir.

Pickup and drop-off are available in Paris and nearby cities (such as Boulogne-Billancourt, Saint-Denis, Neuilly-sur-Seine, etc.). Please provide your address when booking.