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Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

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Brussels, Belgium

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Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Bruges and Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • City tips
  • Guided walking tour in Ghent
  • Food and drinks
  • Headphones
  • Bruges has a tourist regulation and sometimes the service is provided using radios with headphones.
  • Customers can use their headphones, if they don't have them, we offer headphones for only €1
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Meeting Location

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Carrefour de l'Europe
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

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Start Time • Daily 8:30 AM

What To Expect

Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)

Our bus will leave us in Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain at what time should we be back in the bus
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minnewater

Our first stop will be Minnewater, also known as the "Lake of love". With the beautiful lake on the background our guide will explain the history of Bruges as well as the love story occurred in this lake.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Begijnhof

The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof. Founded in 1245, this place saves the history of an incredible group of women.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chocolalino

In one of the few certified artisan chocolate shops, we will have the chance to taste artisan chocolates. Our guide will also tell us about the famous Bruges chocolate and will give you some tips to distinguish the handmade chocolate from the industrial one.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walplein

In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stoofstraat

Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mariastraat 23 (Pass By)

You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge.
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Saint John’s Hospital

In front of Old St. John’s Hospital our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.
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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

In front of old St. John’s Hospital, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain us some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo that is inside the church mentioned before.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gruuthusemuseum

In the front of Gruuthuse, we will get to know the most famous and powerful family of Bruges between the XVII and XVIII centuries.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Bonifacius Bridge

In one of the most charming spots of Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. You will also have time to take photos.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai

In the most photographed place of Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Pier of the roses". You will also have the chance to take some pictures.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huidenvettersplein

Our next step is Tanners square, here we will learn about how tanners worked in the medieval Bruges.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Burg Square

In this square we find the Gothic Town Hall, the Old Court House and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Markt

The last point of our guided tour in Bruges is The Market Square or Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and will give some tips about where to eat or which are the best shops to buy the traditional chocolate. The guide will also remember you when and where you must be to take the bus to Ghent.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bruges

Free time, you will enjoy about 1,5 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)

Here waits our guide and the bus. Time to continue our trip to Ghent.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ghent

We arrive to Ghent, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the centre, where the guided tour will begin.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain us the different architectural styles of the building.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

You will discover the outside and the inside of Ghent’s Cathedral, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting of the Van Eyck brothers “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb”.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas Church

Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Masons' Guild Hall

In front of the original facade of the Masons guild house, our guide will explain what guild houses are and the peculiarity of this one.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korenmarkt

In front Saint Nicholas Church, we found the Korenmarkt. In this spot will be explained the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Michael's Bridge

Upon this bridge you will be able to take incredible photos. Here will also be explained the story of the tower of Saint Michael's Church.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Graslei and Korenlei

We are going to follow the Lys riverbank. We will get to know the buildings surrounding Lys river such as the Masons’ Guild House or the current Marriot Hotel. You will also have the chance to take some photos.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

OOOST

The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kleine Vismarkt

In front the Great Butcher's Hall, we will make a little stop in a traditional market stall where the seller will tell us about Ghent’s more famous candy, the cuberdon.
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Veerleplein

The last point of our guided tour is Sint-Veerleplein Square. Here our guide will explain the story of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, will give some tips about where can you drink the traditional beer or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you must be to take the bus back to Brussels.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ghent

Free time, you will enjoy about 1 hour of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you some great food spots :)
  • Belgian regulations require the use of radio-guides on some occasions; you can use your own, 3.5 mm jack and not wireless, or buy disposable ones for 1€.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: Included: Professional English-speaking guideCity tipsGuided walking tour in GhentGuided walking tour in BrugesRound-trip with A/C Not included: Food and drinksHeadphonesBruges has a tourist regulation and sometimes the service is provided using radios with headphones.Customers can use their headphones, if they don't have them, we offer headphones for only €1 Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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