Antwerp Shore Excursion and Bruges Private City Tour including Chocolate Tasting
From Antwerp to Bargeplein (Bruges) it takes about 90 min.
Bruges still retains a distinct medieval air that you will enjoy during the walking tour through its streets, many of them UNESCO heritage.
The tour of 2 h 30 min aprox will take you to discover interesting old buildings,funny stories, canals mixed with lakes and parks meanwhile you learn interesting history and legends about the past, the kings, and the citizens who inhabited.
The walking tour will start in Bargeplein, it is also is the meeting point to come back to your ship or hotel.
This is Belgium's most perfectly preserved medieval town with a beautiful architecture attracts more than 2 million visitors every year.
Bruges is a city full of charm, museums, churches and restaurants, without forgetting to taste a good artisan chocolate that the tour includes.
In your free time you can also taste a very typical craft beer of the area and eat its typical cuisine: Endives, french fries, mussels with different sauces...
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Minnewater Lake, Bruges 8000 Belgium
A small rectangular lake surrounded by trees and the adjacent Minnewater park. The tragic love story resulted in a popular legend which tells us that eternal love will befall couples who cross the Minnewater Bridge. Its makes Minnewater a very romantic place.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Begijnhof 24-28-30, Bruges 8000 Belgium
This little piece of world heritage was once the home of the beguines, emancipated lay-women who nevertheless led a pious and celibate life. Today the beguinage is inhabited by nuns of the Order of St. Benedict and several Bruges women who have decided to remain unmarried.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Walplein, Bruges 8000 Belgium
Walplein is a small cobblestone square which dates back to the early 12th century. You can see the De Halve Maan factory, and have a beer called 'Brugse Zot' made in Bruges.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bruges, Bruges, West Flanders Province
Chocolate tasting.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint John’s Hospital, Mariastraat 38, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Saint John's Hospital. The oldest building in Bruges, founded in the 12th century. Inside the ancient building, in what were once wards, an exhibition of documents and surgical instruments charts the hospital's history. The old dispensary adjacent to the wards has also been preserved.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Markt, Markt, Bruges 8000 Belgium
At the very heart of the city is the Markt.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Belfort, Markt 7, Bruges 8000 Belgium
Belfort Tower (optional). The 83-meter-high belfry is one of the finest bell towers in Belgium. During your free time you can enjoy the views on the top of this tower (entrance 12€ not included, 1 € = 1,10 USD).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Our Lady, Mariastraat, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Church of Our Lady (optional). The 112-meter-high spire of the Church of Our Lady (Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk) is the tallest in Belgium. The church holds a wealth of art treasures, among which is a sublime sculpture by Michelangelo, 'Virgin and Child'. During your free time you can visit the interior and the maddona, the fee entrance is 7€ (not included).
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability"
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
Hotel and Cruise Terminal pick up.
Ports- Cruiseterminal Antwerpen - Het Steen, Jordaenskaai 27, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.