Belgium · City Tours

Bruges and Ghent Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

11 Hours Round trip from Brussels Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit both Ghent and Bruges in one full-day trip from Brussels
  • 02 See Ghent landmarks including St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church
  • 03 Discover Bruges highlights such as Minnewater, the Beguinage and Burg Square
  • 04 Learn the history of both cities on a guided walking tour
  • 05 Enjoy free time in Bruges and Ghent during the day
  • 06 Optional canal boat trip in Bruges
  • 07 Travel with a professional guide in an air-conditioned vehicle

Discover two of Belgium’s most enchanting cities on a full-day trip from Brussels. In Ghent, explore a historic cityscape of medieval towers, grand churches, the old harbour, and the former castle of the Counts of Flanders, while learning about the city’s rich past from your guide.

After time in Ghent, continue to Bruges for a walking tour through one of Europe’s most picturesque historic centres. See highlights including Minnewater, the Beguinage, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the Church of Our Lady, and Burg Square, with free time to enjoy the atmosphere and the option to join a canal boat trip.

Discover two of Belgium’s most enchanting cities on a full-day trip from Brussels.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Brussels, Ghent, Bruges
Languages English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

The 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river.The Saint Bavo Cathedral an 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. It is the seat of the diocese of Ghent, is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and contains the well-known Ghent Altarpiece.The current castle dates to 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory.St. Nicholas' Church is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in Ghent, Belgium. Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church.The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bruges, Belgium. The church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace.The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 115.6 metres in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.The Bruges City Hall is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located in Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges.The famous area is called the "Lake of Love" and" Lovers bridge" .

It’s a romantic place to be with someone you love! An amazing location within the confines of the city.The Burg Square is the political center of Bruges. It is a lovely place where architecture lovers can enjoy the amazing mix of beautiful buildings.The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde is the only preserved beguinage in the Belgian city of Bruges. There are no more Beguines living there, but since 1927 it functions as a convent for Benedictines, founded by canon Hoornaert.There will be time for an optional but unforgettable canal tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Brussels 3 cities · 11 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide (tour may include bilingual commentary)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Radios and earphones
  • Organization of boat trip (at extra cost)

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick up & drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Access to the Mystic Lamb at St Bavo's Cathedral is not possible on Sundays
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English, Spanish and/or French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour
  • Please note that we cannot accomodate latecomers
  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION Please be at the meeting point 15 min before departure: 18 Boulevard de Berlaimont, 1000 Brussels (look for your guide and a white Keolis bus)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Brussels, BE
Tour start
Brussels, BE
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 hours finish where they began, in Brussels.

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