From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

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

Description

Meet your guide in the center of Brussels and relax during the journey by bus to the north of Belgium. After approximately 1.5 hours, arrive in Bruges, the charming city often called the “Venice of the North”, whose entire historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Start your visit with a guided walking tour through the medieval streets of Bruges. Discover some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks, including the peaceful Lake of Love (Minnewater) and the 13th-century Begijnhof, founded in 1245 to house lay religious women.

Continue to Walplein Square, a charming spot surrounded by trees and traditional cafés, before seeing the historic Old St. John’s Hospital, one of the oldest hospitals in Europe.

Admire the impressive Church of Our Lady, home to Michelangelo’s famous Madonna and Child sculpture, and walk along the picturesque Dijver Canal. Your guide will also show you some of Bruges’ most iconic viewpoints, including Rozenhoedkaai, one of the most photographed spots in the city.

The tour continues to the lively Market Square (Grote Markt), where you can admire the impressive Belfry tower and the colorful guild houses surrounding the square.

After the guided tour, enjoy about 1.5 hours of free time to explore Bruges at your own pace, have lunch, stroll through the charming streets, or taste some delicious Belgian chocolate.

In the afternoon, continue to the beautiful city of Ghent, one of Belgium’s most fascinating medieval cities.

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour through its historic center. See landmarks such as the Castle of Gerald the Devil, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral—home to the world-famous painting The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by the Van Eyck brothers—and the impressive Belfry and Town Hall.

Walk past St. Nicholas’ Church and admire the historic guild houses along the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei quays, once the heart of Ghent’s medieval port. You will also see the majestic Castle of the Counts of Flanders and the charming Patershol district.

To complete the experience, you can optionally enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along Ghent’s canals, offering a unique perspective of the city’s historic architecture.

Afterwards, enjoy some free time to explore the city before returning to Brussels, where the tour will conclude after a full day discovering two of Belgium’s most beautiful cities.

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.

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