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From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent in a Day Guided Tour

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Day trip

From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent in a Day Guided Tour

Activity provider:BUENDIA TOURS
4.6  / 5
2151 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 - 10.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish

Experience

Itinerary
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    Starting location:

    Carrefour de l'Europe

  • Bus / coach

    (2 hours)

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    Bruges

    Guided tour (2 hours)

  • Bruges

    Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Bus / coach

    (1 hour)

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    Ghent

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Ghent

    Free time (1.5 hours)

  • Bus / coach

    (1.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Carrefour de l'Europe

Main stop
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)

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Meeting point

Meet at Carrefour de l'Europe, under the columns of the main entrance of the station Brussel-Centraal, in front of the Hilton Grand Place Hotel. The guide 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.
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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 2151 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Tessa – United KingdomNovember 24, 2023 – Verified booking
Our tour with my husband and our 6 months old baby is absolutely fine. Out tour guide Julian really made it easy and accessible for us especially we have a baby with us. He is really professional and we learn a lot of history on these cities. Julian deserves a raise. He enjoys what he is doing and very lively. Will surely recommend him to my friends.
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Bridget – United StatesNovember 23, 2023 – Verified booking
Our trip was filled with rich history and plenty of fun! Our Guide Bruno was so knowledgeable and funny. I’m so glad we decided to book a tour rather than to just go on our own. With a place like Ghent, and ESPECIALLY Bruges, you really need to know the history to truly appreciate it. We had a blast- highly recommend!
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Yoga – United KingdomNovember 20, 2023 – Verified booking
It's only the first time I've taken a trip like this but it was fantastic. Everything logistically was well arranged, the timings were nicely managed but the best part of it was the guide. Eros, my guide, was phenomenal and an absolute entertainer. He kept saying he's the best tour guide in Belgium and he just might be! Bruges was much nicer than Ghent in my opinion. Both are beautiful places but if you want to spend a day in one place, go for Bruges.
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