Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Highlights
Brussels, Bruges, Ghent
Group Tour
11 Hours
MODERATE
French, English, Spanish
Description
Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! We take you to Ghent.We visit Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the world-famous Mystic Lamb painting (optional) and walk along the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, the picturesque medieval harbor and many more highlights.
In Bruges, after lunch you enjoy the view of the peaceful Lake of Love and the picturesque Beguinage.Your guide will explain the stories and secrets behind the city’s history from the Viking period until the end of the Middle Ages.You see literally ‘all’ highlights of Bruges: the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfry tower, our Lady’s Church, Saint John’s hospital etc.You even have the option to enjoy a pleasant boat trip along the narrow canals, entirely organized by your guide.
Do not forget your comfortable shoes to brave the cobbled streets!
Itinerary
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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.
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A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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There will be time for an optional but unforgettable canal tour.
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Know Before You Go
Please Note
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)
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.