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City Explorer: Bruges Day Trip

  • 11 hours
  • Day Trips
  • Amsterdam
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Roelof

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Make your trip a wholesome experience by seeing what other cities outside of Amsterdam have to offer. On this private day trip, you don’t need to worry about anything! Follow your local host to Bruges and be back in Amsterdam the same day but with more unforgettable experiences than before.

Destination
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Category
Day Trips
Duration
11 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Русский
Included
  • Private guide
  • Car transport
  • Guest pick up
  • Canal boat ride
  • All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to attractions
  • Meals

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Discover other cities outside Amsterdam and The Netherlands
  • Explore Bruges with a local
  • Check out Rozenhoedkaai & Markt Square
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • Take a boat ride over the canals
  • Connect with a local & discover their country

What you can expect

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Done with Amsterdam? There’s more to explore out there, and your local host knows exactly where! Discover what other gems lay outside of Amsterdam on a private day trip to Bruges. Get more out of your trip by stepping out of Amsterdam to know more about the country you’re visiting in just one day!

Get ready because in Bruges you’ll see the difference between The Netherlands and Belgium. This day trip is all about local history, culture, and city highlights, plus fascinating stories and insights by your knowledgeable host. Visit highlights and lesser-known spots of Bruges such as Rozenhoedkaai, Markt Square, and take a boat ride over the canals.

By spending a day in Bruges, you’ll get authentic insights about Belgium. Along the way, your local host will explain how traditions, customs, and history differ between cities and both countries.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make this day trip unforgettable!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Roelof.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at your accommodation in Amsterdam - Amsterdam to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Learn about Belgium

    Give yourself the time to not only visit Amsterdam by also visiting Bruges. Belgium is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to Bruges

  4. Gems of Bruges

    Check out Rozenhoedkaai, Markt Square, and take a boat ride over the canals...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Bruges with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows about

  5. Cultural Contrasts

    Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Bruges, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Amsterdam. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each other

  6. Local Knowledge

    To experience the best of Bruges, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
  • Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Jason🇺🇸 United States
12 July 2025
Roelof took us out to the windmills outside Amsterdam for a morning visit with our two kids. Already burned out by travel throughout Europe, we weren’t sure how this would go. But he was funny, engaging, and informative, while also not trying to push his agenda in any way. Coming from several other tours in other countries, this was remarkably refreshing. Our 8 year old commented that this was the “very best tour” of the trip - maybe it was the ice cream, or hot chocolate, or climbing up to the top of a windmill, but Roelof helped close out our trip in a great way. Can’t recommend him enough!Great diversion for the kids
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Anna🇺🇸 United States
30 May 2023
Our flight arrived to Amsterdam Airport in the morning. Since our accommodations were available only in the afternoon we took advantage of Roelof's arrangements to pick us up at the airport and see around a bit. He took us to charming Haarlem, where we were able to explore the town and unwind after an overnight flight. After the tour he drove us to our apartment in Amsterdam and helped with the door locks and luggage. Roelof was super helpful. He is an easy- going and interesting person. Friendly and helpful
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Jeanette🇨🇦 Canada
2 May 2022
I had a very pleasant day with Roelof. All three of the places we visited (Haarlem, Zaanse Shans, Giethoorn) more than met my expectations. The countryside
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Jeff
20 October 2018
We had a wonderful day with Roelof in Amsterdam. We booked a private tour with Roelof that began on arrival in Amsterdam after an overnight flight. He was accommodating to our specific requests and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend Roelof. Jeff and Kelly Roelof goes over and above
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Chris🇺🇸 United States
12 June 2018
Roelof was an excellent host. He was knowledgeable about the area and the windmills. He helped my son with taking photographs, which was awesome. He was patient with us and flexible. I highly recommend. A day to remember
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Kazlinda
21 May 2018
I booked this tour for my mother and I couldn't have chosen a better guide. Correspondence was very easy with Roelof. He was very flexible with what we wanted. He came on time and treated my mom like a rockstar. Even gave her a parting gift of dutch chocolates. Will definitely book with Roelof again if we are in Amsterdam!Awesome personal guide
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betsy🇺🇸 United States
26 April 2018
Roelof was an excellent guide and I highly recommend him. He picked us up at our hotel in Amsterdam. Roelof took us to a delightful fishing village, Volendam, and we enjoyed a grand walkabout. Had some lunch and then off to Zaanstadt for the windmills, the cheese factory, and taste testing, and on to the clog making demonstration with Roelof’s continued explanations and stories. He took us to see the North Sea and stopped at numerous tulip fields, so I could take a zillion pictures! He gave us chocolate, provided us with bottles of water, but most importantly - he was a safe driver and VERY knowledgeable. Excellent guide! Thank you, Roelof! Incredible day with Roelof!
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Teresa🇺🇸 United States
15 October 2017
We were a group of 7 who enjoyed our morning with Roeloff immensely. He was comfortable, and enjoyable to spend time with, knowledgeable and we are looking forward to the photos he willingly took of our group. A delightful morning! Thank you Roeloff.Zans Schans
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linda
22 October 2016
Roelof is a wonderful guide. He is very interesting and flexible, and he was very accommodating to us. We had some last minute changes in our schedule and he couldn't have been nicer to meet our requests. He is a fascinating person, gives a wonderful Dutch perspective, and very enjoyable to be with. I would highly recommend him!an afternoon with Roelof
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James
10 September 2015
This was an incredible way to get out of Amsterdam for a day and capture some amazing images of real working windmills. Roelof guided us through the history of the area and pointed out many great compositions for our photos. So many great photos from the day! I highly recommend this experience.A customized trip with Roelof

Withlocals experiences
are always

Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

More about me

More than 30 years ago, I began showing travelers the beauty of the Netherlands — and I’ve never stopped. Over the decades, I’ve guided people from all over the world through windmill-dotted landscapes, vibrant flower fields, and cities filled with history and modern energy.

One of the places I return to again and again — and never tire of — is the Zaanse Schans, where traditional windmills still turn in the breeze, just as they did centuries ago. And every spring, for just eight magical weeks, I bring visitors to the Keukenhof Gardens, where millions of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths burst into bloom. It's truly a celebration of color and life.

Throughout the year, I offer my favorite experience: the Grand Holland Tour — a one-day journey through the heart of the country. We explore four iconic cities: Amsterdam, with its canals and energy; Rotterdam, bold and modern; The Hague, our seat of government and royalty; and Delft, famous for its delicate blue pottery and timeless charm.

But this tour is more than just a checklist of places. With my background in Sociology, I love helping guests understand the deeper layers of Dutch life — how our monarchy and democracy coexist, how we’re navigating the energy transition, and what makes daily life in the Netherlands unique. I also share stories about the Dutch Golden Age, and how our windmills once powered a revolution in labor and industry.

As a licensed driver, I can comfortably transport you — whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or with a larger group. I even have options ranging from private cars to luxury coaches. And if you're someone who loves photography, you're in luck — I’m also a professional photographer, happy to help you capture iconic moments in the most scenic places.

Throughout the tour, I welcome your questions — about our politics, customs, everyday routines, or even our quirkiest habits. And I always sprinkle in plenty of anecdotes and humor, to make sure there's something for everyone — young or old.

So if you're curious about this country of wind, water, art, and ideas — I’d love to be your guide.

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