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Discover the medieval charm of Bruges and Ghent on a day trip from Brussels, with the freedom to choose a guided tour or explore at your own pace.
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Live guidingEnglish, Spanish (depends on selected option)
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Duration10.5 hours
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Includes
- Round-trip transportation from Brussels
- Professional guide throughout the trip (walking tour not included in At Your Pace options)
- Guided walking tours in Bruges and Ghent (included in Guided options; not included in At Your Pace options)
- Panoramic introduction to Brussels and local recommendations
- Free time in Bruges (approximately 2 hours) and Ghent (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes)
- Online Bruges Audio Guide with must-see sights, hidden gems and local recommendations (At Your Pace options)
- Comfortable, eco-friendly bus
- Radio system to hear your guide clearly during the walking tours (Guided options only)
- Canal boat cruise (included only in selected options)
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance tickets to monuments and attractions
- Earphones for the guided walking tour are mandatory for groups of more than 20 people. If you do not have your own, they can be purchased from the activity provider for €1.
Highlights
- Discover Bruges and Ghent on a full-day trip from Brussels
- Choose between a guided tour or exploring both cities at your own pace
- Explore Bruges with a professional guide or an online audio guide
- Add beer tasting or canal cruise in self-guided options
Description
Meet your guide in central Brussels and travel by comfortable coach to Bruges and Ghent, two of Belgium’s most beautiful medieval cities. Before leaving Brussels, enjoy a panoramic introduction to the Belgian capital, passing landmarks such as Cinquantenaire Park, the Royal District, Mont des Arts, the European Quarter, and the Congress Column, depending on the route.
After approximately 1.5 hours, arrive in Bruges, the “Venice of the North” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Choose how you discover Bruges: with the guided option, follow your guide on a walking tour through the medieval center. See the Lake of Love (Minnewater), the Beguinage founded in 1245, Walplein, St. John's Hospital, the Church of Our Lady, Dijver Canal, Rozenhoedkaai, and the lively Market Square with its famous Belfry and guild houses.
With the self-guided option, explore Bruges independently with an online audio guide featuring must-see landmarks, hidden gems, and local recommendations. Enjoy free time to have lunch, shop for Belgian chocolate, or simply wander through the historic streets. If you wish, you can also add an optional beer tasting during your free time. You can also choose to explore the city without adding any extra activities.
Continue to Ghent, another fascinating medieval city.
With the guided option, discover the historic center with your guide and see St. Bavo's Cathedral, home to the famous Ghent Altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers, the Belfry, Town Hall, St. Nicholas' Church, Graslei and Korenlei, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, and the charming Patershol district.
With the self-guided option, explore Ghent independently and enjoy free time to discover its historic streets, squares, and canals at your own pace. If you wish, you can add an optional canal boat cruise to see the city from the water. Alternatively, simply enjoy your free time without adding any extra activities.
After some additional free time, return to Brussels.
Itinerary order: For operational reasons, the order may vary. In some cases, you may visit Ghent first, with free time for lunch, followed by Bruges.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be in the square with a Buendía flag. The bus leaves promptly and cannot wait for late arrivals. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable.
- The tour departs Brussels at 8:30 AM and returns around 7:00 PM, depending on traffic.
- Luggage and strollers are allowed. Luggage can remain on the bus but is the customer’s responsibility. Be punctual at each meeting point.
- Children under 3 must use an appropriate child seat as required by Belgian law. Without one, they cannot board. The tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties due to cobblestones and uneven pavements.
- The At Your Pace option does not include guided walking tours. Boat cruises and beer tastings are only included when stated in the selected option.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and headphones for guided tours, or purchase them for €1.
- The itinerary order may vary for operational reasons.
At Your Pace (not guided)
At Your Pace (not guided)
Al tuo ritmo (senza guida)
Guided Tour
Spanish Guided Tour
Italian Guided Tour
At Your Pace + Boat Trip in Ghent (not guided)
At Your Pace + Beer Tasting in Bruges (not guided)
At Your Pace + Boat Trip in Ghent (not guided)
At Your Pace + Beer Tasting in Bruges (not guided)
Al proprio ritmo + gita in barca a Gand (senza guida)
Guided tour with boat trip in Ghent
At your pace: Beer Tasting in Bruges + Boat Trip in Ghent
At your pace: Beer Tasting in Bruges + Boat Trip in Ghent
Al tuo ritmo: degustazione di birra a Bruges + giro in barca
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Adults13-99 years
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Children3-12 years
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Infants0-2 years
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