Experience the fairy-tale charm of Bruges at Christmas time on a private day trip from Paris. Travel comfortably in a premium Mercedes through the French and Belgian countryside and step into a real-life Christmas postcard — sparkling lights, cozy chalets, and the sweet aroma of Belgian waffles.
Follow your private guide through Bruges’ UNESCO-listed old town, explore Market Square and the festive Christmas Market, and enjoy free time to shop for handmade gifts or sip hot chocolate by the canals.
Warm up with a Belgian beer or chocolate tasting and visit the Choco-Story Museum or Bruges Beer Experience before returning to Paris with a sweet French delicacy gift from us — the perfect winter getaway full of flavor and charm.
Upgrade your experience with a visit to Ghent, another magical Belgian city famous for its Gothic cathedral, canal views, and lively Christmas Market (adds ~2 hours, +€150 per group)
Highlights:
- Enjoy a private Christmas day trip from Paris to enchanting Bruges
- Wander Bruges’ UNESCO-listed old town and festive Market Square
- Explore the Christmas Market with twinkling lights, gifts & Belgian waffles
- Indulge in a beer or chocolate tasting at local favorites
- Visit the Choco-Story Museum or Bruges Beer Experience
- Upgrade your tour with a stop in Ghent, another magical Belgian gem
- Travel in comfort by premium Mercedes and receive a sweet French gift on return
Itinerary
07:00 – 11:00Comfortable private transfer from your Paris hotel in a Mercedes vehicle. Enjoy scenic views of the French and Belgian countryside on your way to Bruges.
11:00 – 12:30Guided walking tour through Bruges’ old town: Market Square, Belfry Tower, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and peaceful Beguinage.
12:30 – 13:15Bruges Christmas Market. Wander among festive wooden chalets, try Belgian waffles or mulled beer, and shop for unique Christmas gifts.
13:30 – 14:00See 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.
14:00 – 15:00Choose between the Choco-Story Museum or the Bruges Beer Experience to enjoy local flavors.
20:00Drop-off at your hotel in Paris. End of the tour — with sweet memories and your French delicacies souvenir.