Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

Highlights

Let someone else handle transportation and the itinerary
Commentary brings the history of the two UNESCO-listed cities to life
Take a guided walking tour of Bruges and Ghent highlights
Upgrade to include a cruise on Bruges' idyllic waterways

Summary

Your day trip begins with pickup in central Brussels, from which you embark on a journey through the Belgian countryside to Ghent, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival in Ghent, visit St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), home to the world-famous 'Mystic Lamb' painting, and take a guided walking tour of Ghent’s churches and castles, including Gravensteen Castle (Castle of the Counts). The next stop is Bruges, another UNESCO-listed medieval city, where you break for lunch (own expense) at Minnewater (Lake of Love). Tick off Markt Square, Belfry (Belfort), the Basilica of the Holy Blood, plus many more on a walking tour accompanied by historical commentary. Upgrade to take a canal cruise on Bruges’ idyllic waterways before returning to your vehicle for the journey back to Brussels.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Don’t waste your precious vacation time organizing transportation and itineraries; let a guide do the hard work on this day trip to Bruges and Ghent from Brussels. It’s perfect for travelers with limited time, offering a great introduction to these two UNESCO-listed medieval cities. Learn the history of each place from your guide and relish the cultural highlights.

What’s included?

Professional multilingual guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Hotel pick up & drop-off
Food and drinks
Entry/Admission - Historic Centre of Brugge

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Brussels City Tours

About operator:

Brussels City Tours offers well organized excursion to the most beautiful and important landmarks of Belgium and its surroundings. Our luxury coaches and their professional drivers will take you comfortably and safely to the destination of your choice, where our professional and multilingual (English, French and Spanish) guides will accompany you on a varied and interesting journey. Children under the age of 4 travel for free and for the ages 4-12 we offer a 50% discount. Student rates apply for children of 12 years old and older. Entrance fees, meals and drinks are not included, unless explicitly specified. Brussels City Tours cannot be held responsible for any personal injury, loss or theft of personal belongings, delays due to strikes, blocked roads or traffic irregularities.