Day trip

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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.

About this activity

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Duration 10.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Erin – United States

Beautiful cities and sites to see. Perfect amount of guided tour and free time. Pablo was an amazing guide sharing his in-depth knowledge of medieval history enhanced the trip with great education and fascinating background to the areas. The group was a little too large to give the excursion 10/10. Will seek out a small group on my next tour

Louise – United Kingdom

We loved our guide, he was so knowledgeable and amusing. Really good to learn so much. Highly recommend this tour. Only downside was the group size, perhaps a little too large and people on this tour were certainly not fit enough for it. They unfairly complained to the guide about the speed he was walking which I add was absolutely fine. Don’t come on a walking tour and expect a large group to wait for you. Book a private tour and stop spoiling it for others. Know your limits!

Itinerary

Starting location:
Carrefour de l'Europe
Bus/coach
(2 hours)
Bruges
Guided tour (2 hours)
Bruges
Free time (1.5 hours)
Bus/coach
(1 hour)
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)

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.

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From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent