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From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

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Day trip
From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent
Certified by GetYourGuide
4.6375732 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.6375732 out of 5 stars
5786 reviews
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Take a day trip from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent. Accompanied by a guide, explore St. Bavo's Cathedral, medieval monuments, the Lake of Love, and more on a walking tour of both cities.

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Duration 10.5 hours
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Stephanie – New Zealand

Really enjoyed this trip. Would definitely do again. Could have had a little more free time in each place but overall it was well timed and the point is to squash two locations in one day! Both places were packed with tourists. Organising people onto the bus in the morning was pretty messy and took ages. I’ve seen a couple of other day tours where once you check in you’re given a coloured card which helps to group people onto the right bus. Otherwise you could possibly tell the different tour bookings to find a specific coloured flag or even a sign when going to check in. Also it might be easier to check us in and then directly put us in the bus after check in. This would save time and keep things more simple! We had to keep a close eye on our guide during the walking tours so we didn’t lose him.

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Bhavesh – India

Both the places are so Amazing that you won’t be ready to leave them behind

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Carrefour de l'Europe

  • Bus/coach

    (2 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Bruges

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Bruges

    Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Ghent

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Ghent

    Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Bus/coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Carrefour de l'Europe

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore 2 beautiful cities in a day with this guided trip
  • Explore the majestic beauty of Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent
  • Visit the Belfry of Bruges and the Church of Saint Nicholas in Ghent
  • Discover the Lake of Love and the Begijnhof founded in 1245

Full description

Meet your guide in the center of Brussels and relax on the 100-kilometer journey to Bruges by bus. Upon arrival, discover the charms of “the Venice of the North” and see why the entire historic center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Marvel at highlights such as the Lake of Love (Minnewater Lake) and the 13th-century Begijnhof complex, founded in 1245 to house lay religious women. Go to Walplein Square, where the shady trees and cafes provide a perfect place to relax.
Visit Stoofstraat on the site of the city's former Red Light District, and see medieval monuments such as the 11th-century Old St. John’s Hospital.
Look at the world's second tallest brickwork tower at the Church of Our Lady, and see other historic monuments such as Gruuthuse Palace or the Dijver Canal.
Go to one of the city's most photographed spots at Rozenhoedkaai, and admire the Belfry on Castle Square. Visit Market Square (Grote Markt) to see the Bell Tower (Belfort). Then enjoy 1-hour's free time for lunch (at your own expense) and the chance to sample some of the city's delicious chocolates. 

Next, drive to Ghent, where the inhabitants have been popularly known as "noose-bearers“ since the days of Charles V.
Take a guided tour of the city's historic buildings, such as the Castle of Gerald the Devil and Saint Bavo Cathedral, where you can learn about the painting of “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by the Van Eyck brothers. Admire the Belfort (Bell Tower) and peculiar Gothic and Renaissance-style Town Hall.
See one of the city's oldest monuments at St. Nicholas’ Church opposite the unusual facade of the Masons’ Guild House.
Journey along the embankments of the medieval port of Graslei, and discover other highlights such as the majestic Castle of the Counts of Flanders, the Great Butchers’ Hall, the Old Fish Market, and Friday Market Square.

Enjoy some free time in this magical city before returning back to Brussels. Our adventure is over! Don't wait and enjoy this day with us!

Includes

  • Transportation to all destinations
  • Guide
  • Walking tour in Ghent
  • Walking tour in Bruges
  • Fleet of eco-friendly and comfortable buses
  • Radio system
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets
  • Earphones to hear the guide clearly (mandatory for groups over 24 and available for purchase for €1)

Meeting point

Meet in front of Central Station in Brussels, just nexto to Hilton Grand Place Hotel. The guides will be waiting there with ID of Buendia Tours.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Smoking in the vehicle
  • Food in the vehicle

Know before you go

  • Due to the pollution caused by disposable headphones, visitors to Bruges are asked to use their own as per local regulations. For customers who do not have their own headphones, you may purchase them from the activity provider for just 1 EUR.
  • Children under 2 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 5786 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Stephanie – New ZealandMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
Really enjoyed this trip. Would definitely do again. Could have had a little more free time in each place but overall it was well timed and the point is to squash two locations in one day! Both places were packed with tourists. Organising people onto the bus in the morning was pretty messy and took ages. I’ve seen a couple of other day tours where once you check in you’re given a coloured card which helps to group people onto the right bus. Otherwise you could possibly tell the different tour bookings to find a specific coloured flag or even a sign when going to check in. Also it might be easier to check us in and then directly put us in the bus after check in. This would save time and keep things more simple! We had to keep a close eye on our guide during the walking tours so we didn’t lose him.
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Bhavesh – IndiaMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Both the places are so Amazing that you won’t be ready to leave them behind
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Gabrielle – United StatesMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
it was so great!! our tour guide, jorgé was very knowledgeable and helped us find stuff to do on our free time! the bus did not having working AC and the day of our tour was in the 80s. it was quite frustrating but jorgé was trying to make it better with opening windows, contacting the bus company etc. outside of the AC issue it was prefect!

Product ID: 66951

Activity provider:BUENDIA TOURS

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