Excursions outside Bruges
Do you have any extra time on your hands? Why then don’t you set out and discover Bruges’ wide surroundings?
Bruges’ wet- and woodlands treats you to medieval areas of natural beauty, glorious castles and endless bike routes that crisscross all those enchanting places.
And if you’re looking for something more intense, then head for the tranquil Westhoek, still dominated by the Great War. Each experience will guarantee some unforgettable memories!
- Per boat : between Bruges and Damme
- Per mini-bus : from Bruges to Damme
- Per mini-bus : Chocolate, Waffles and Beer + Battlefields Tour (Quasimodo)
- Balloon ride over Bruges
On board the river barge ‘Lamme Goedzak’. Starting point at Noorweegse Kaai.
Practical
Every day, from Easter through 15 October.
Departures from Bruges: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m.
Departures from Damme: 9.15 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. - 5.20 p.m.
| Prices in euro | One way | Return |
| Adults | 6,00 | 7,50 |
| 65+ | 5,50 | 6,50 |
| Children (3-11) | 4,50 | 5,50 |
| Groups of minimum 30 persons (adults) | 5,50 | 7,00 |
| Groups of minimum 30 persons (65+) | 5,00 | 6,00 |
| Groups of minimum 30 persons (children) | 4,00 | 5,00 |
Bus connection: nr. 4 St-Jozef-Koolkerke, boarding point: Markt
special bus "Bruges - Damme" nr. 43 to landing stage: from 1/4 to 1/10 from railway station: 9.33 a.m.- 11.33 a.m.-1.33 a.m.-2.33 p.m.-3.33 p.m.-5.33 p.m.
from markt square: 9.39 a.m.-11.39 a.m.-1.39 p.m.-2.39 p.m.-3.39 p.m.- 5.39 p.m.
BUSES ALSO RUN DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Info & Reservation
Dienst voor Toerisme, Damme
tel. (050) 28.86.10
toerisme@damme.be
www.bootdamme-brugge.be
A panoramic mini-coach tour coach to the picturesque town of Damme. Comments in the language of your choice (individual headphones). Return trip aboard the river barge ‘Lamme Goedzak’. On disembarking, the bus takes you back to the departure point in Bruges Markt square.
Practical
Tour season: 2-hour tour (April through September) : departure from Markt square, Bruges at 4.00 p.m. The trip last 2 hours.
Price
Adults : 24 euro
Children (6-11) : 16 euro
Info
Sightseeing Line
Kannunik Decoeneplein 6, B-8310 St.-Kruis
Tel. 050 35 50 24 (10-12 u.)
Fax 050 35 80 24
info@citytour.be
www.citytour.be
* WW I Battlefields Tour
Very personal and laidback minibus-tours, visiting Passendale, Hill 60, underground dugouts, abandoned trenches, bunkers and craters, Menin Gate at Ypres and Memorals to British Empire troops, Tynecot ect.
From half February to New Year on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays. Also on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from April to October
* Triple Treat (Chocolates, waffles & beer)
Discover the ‘Belgian delights’ with a very personal and laidback mini-bus tour along the delightful Flemish countryside: two grand castles, visiting ‘Chocolate World’, sampling a delicious waffle, visit to a chocolate factory and discovering belgian beers.
Leaving Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from February till December.
Practical
Pick-up at 9.15 a.m. at Parkhotel, ‘t Zand. (hotel pick-ups possible on request)
Comments in English, (tour ends at 5.00 p.m.)
Price
Adults : 60 euro
Younger than 26 : 50 euro
Prices include packed picnic lunch, entrance fees.
Info and reservation
Quasimodo Tours, tel. 050/37 04 70 | fax 050/37 49 60, gratis telefoonnummer: 0800/97525,
www.quasimodo.be
info@quasimodo.be
Tours for independent travellers and small groups(max 8 pers.). Minibus with air conditioned comfort, no smoking permitted aboard. “Less people - More sightseeing!”
* Ypres & Flanders Daytours (Full Day Tour)
Fully guided English spoken day tour to the Flanders fields Visit the major battlefield sites including the “ In Flanders Fields Museum” at Ypres (“Wipers”). Visit the largest german cemetery, the world’s largest WW1 cemetery of the commonwealth: Tyne cot cemetery and the Memorial Museum 1917 at Passchendale, The Menin Gate at Ypres and WW1 trenches. In a "All-inclusive day tour". Drinks, normal lunch (not a packed lunch), museum tickets, insurance, etc. are included.
Practical info
Pick-up at 8.45 a.m., return at 5.15 p.m.
From Tuesday until Sunday except Christmas day, New Year's day and the last 3 weeks of January.
Prices
Adults : 65,00 euro
under 26 years with student card : 60,00 euro
* Last Post
Transport from Bruges to Ypres, Last Post - ceremony at the Menin Gate and transport back to Bruges.
Practical info
Pick-up at 6.15 p.m. and return at 9.00 p.m. Every day, on request
Price
adults : 40 euro
Free pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.
On request daytrips tailor made!
Info and reservation
Daytours
free phonenumber 0800/99 133, tel. and fax. 050/34 60 60.
info@visitbruges.org
www.visitbruges.org
A morning flight (champagne breakfast included) or an evening flight (champagne, snacks and beer included) lasts 3 hours, of which at least one is spent up in the air!
On request only. Reservation for a balloon trip on the day itself is however possible until a few hours before departure. Don't forget your camera !
Admission
160 euro.
Children under 13: 100 euro
Brugge City Card rate: 120 euro.
Information
Tel. +32 475 972 887 or through the website of Bruges ballooning.
