Belgium Bruges One Day Trip from Birmingham
About this trip
Please note, you must have a valid British or European passport for this trip, or a valid passport with a Schengen visa. If you have a uk visa or permenant residence, you MUST have your share code ready. Travel Document is NOT accepted. You are responsible for your own immigration clearance.
Join us for an enchanting one-day journey to Bruges, Belgium — a UNESCO World Heritage city often called the Venice of the North.
Departing early morning, you'll travel by comfortable coach and ferry, enjoying breakfast on the way and dinner upon return with a hot or cold drink onboard the ferry.
Spend your day wandering Bruges’ cobbled streets, historic squares, and tranquil canals.
Soak in the medieval architecture. Discover Belgian culture through local cafés, chocolates, waffles, and optional activities such as canal boat tours or horse-drawn carriage rides (not included).
We will lead you into the city centre and brief you on the things you can do and see. Then you will have your own free time to explore and enjoy.
Additional things to do in Bruges include a canal boat tour, not included and around 15 euros per person, or a horse and carriage tour, not included and around 70 euros per carriage.
This trip combines guided travel logistics with independent exploration time in one of Europe’s most picturesque cities.
Itinerary
- Depart early from Birmingham by coach.
- Travel by ferry with breakfast and dinner meal vouchers included on the ferry.
- Arrive in Bruges and travel into the city centre.
- Receive a briefing on things to do and see.
- Enjoy free time to explore cobbled streets, historical buildings, cafés, chocolates, and waffles.
- Optional: Take a canal boat tour, not included and around 15 euros per person.
- Optional: Take a horse and carriage tour, not included and around 70 euros per carriage.
- Return by coach and ferry to Birmingham.
What's included
- Return travel by executive coach and ferry
- Meal vouchers on ferry for breakfast and dinner plus drink
- Tour Manager for coordination
- Free time to explore Bruges
What to bring
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months
- Visa or residency permit if required
- Comfortable shoes
- Warm layers
- Euros or card for shopping, food, or entry fees
- Phone
- Camera
- Charger or power bank
- Travel snacks
- Water bottle
- Umbrella or raincoat depending on forecast
- Any medication you may need
- Share Code if you have a UK VISA
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Entry to attractions or rides
- Passport or visa fees and immigration requirements
- Meals and snacks in Bruges
- Personal shopping and expenses
- Canal boat tour
- Horse and carriage tour
Please note
- Passport required.
- You must have a valid British or European passport, or a passport that allows travel to Belgium
- Passport must not be older than 10 years and must not expire within 6 months.
- A valid passport with Schengen visa is accepted where required
- Travel Document is not accepted.
- Schengen visa required if applicable.
- Immigration and passport control are your own responsibility.
- Do not carry illegal or dangerous items.
- Keep passport and valuables with you at all times.
- Be careful when crossing roads, boarding ferries, or near water.
- Coach departs on time. Latecomers will miss the return.
- Forward this message to everyone in your group.
- You should have international roaming data incase we have to contact you whilst abroad
- Early Morning Pickup
- About 5 hours to explore Bruges
- Return around Midnight
- If any thing changes we will send you an email and text message to the main contact
Coach rules
- Follow instructions from the driver and tour manager at all times.
- You must remain seated and wear seat belts at all times while the coach is moving.
- Keep the coach clean and dispose of waste properly.
- Smoking and alcohol are not permitted on the coach.
- Keep noise levels low and respect other passengers.
- Use headphones when using electronic devices.
- Hot or strongly scented food is not allowed on the coach.
- Coach departs on time. Latecomers will miss the return.
- You must follow the instructions of the tour manager, coach driver, ferry staff, immigration staff, or any other staff on the day.
Cancellation policy
Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.
Pickup points
Departing from Birmingham
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McDonald's
109 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0RJ
Pickup from bus stop outside McDonald's, 109 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0RJ.
Please arrive 10 minutes before your departure time and wait for the coach.
There is no need to call us to let us know you are there
Late arrivals will miss departure as the coach cannot wait