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From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

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About the activity

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.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    10.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Round-trip transportation from Brussels
    • Panoramic introduction to Brussels and recommendations from your guide
    • Professional guide throughout the trip (walking tour not included in At Your Pace options)
    • Guided walking tour in Bruges (included in Guided options; not included in At Your Pace options)
    • Guided walking tour in Ghent (included in Guided options; not included in At Your Pace options)
    • Short introduction and recommendations from your guide
    • Online Bruges Audio Guide with must-see sights, hidden gems, and local recommendations (At Your Pace options)
    • Comfortable, eco-friendly buses
    • Radio system to hear your guide clearly during the walking tour (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 & Description

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.

Good to 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 3 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat
  • Itinerary order: Please note that, for operational reasons, the order of the itinerary may vary. In some cases, Ghent may be visited first, where free time for lunch will take place, followed by Bruges
Meeting point

English Tour: At Your Pace (not guided)

Spanish Tour: At Your Pace (not guided)

Guided Tour

Guided Tour

Guided Tour

At Your Pace + Boat Trip in Ghent (not guided)

English Tour: At Your Pace + Beer Tasting in Bruges

At Your Pace + Boat Trip in Ghent (not guided)

Spanish Tour: At Your Pace + Beer Tasting in Bruges

Guided tour with boat trip in Ghent

English: At Your Pace, Beer Tasting in Bruges and Boat Trip in Ghent

Spanish: At Your Pace, Beer Tasting in Bruges and Boat Trip in Ghent

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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