Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels Discount Tickets

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English Guided Tour
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$26.46

REG. $30.61
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Guided tour with boat in Ghent
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$36.26

REG. $41.94

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Walking tour + Boat in Ghent: Guided walking tour in English through both Bruges and Ghent, including a canal boat ride in Ghent.
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At Your Pace: Ghent Boat Trip
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$32.34

REG. $37.41

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Boat Trip in Ghent: Includes a canal boat trip in Ghent. No guided walking tour: Includes a panoramic bus tour of Brussels, round-trip transport, an audio guide with interactive map to explore both cities.
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At Your Pace (not guided)
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$22.55

REG. $26.07

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No guided walking tour: A panoramic bus tour of Brussels, round-trip transport, and an audio guide with interactive map to explore both cities
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At Your Pace: Beer Tasting
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$22.55

REG. $26.07

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Beer Tasting in Bruges: An audio guide with interactive map to explore both cities at your own pace, and a tasting of 4 Belgian beers in Bruges. No guided walking tour.: No guided walking tour in Bruges or Ghent. Includes a panoramic bus tour of Brussels, round-trip transport
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At your pace: Beer & Boat
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$32.34

REG. $37.41

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Boat Trip in Ghent: Includes a canal boat trip in Ghent. Beer Tasting in Bruges: Includes a tasting of 4 Belgian beers in Bruges. No guided walking tour: Includes a panoramic bus tour of Brussels, round-trip transport, an audio guide with interactive map to explore both cities.

Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. 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
Duration: 15 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
3. The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof. Founded in 1245, this place saves the history of an incredible group of women.
Duration: 10 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Walplein
In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Stoofstraat
Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Mariastraat 23
You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge.
8. Saint John’s Hospital
In front of Old St. John’s Hospital our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.
Duration: 8 mins
9. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
10. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Boniface 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.
Duration: 5 mins
12. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
13. Huidenvettersplein
Our next step is Tanners square, here we will learn about how tanners worked in the medieval Bruges.
Duration: 5 mins
14. Burg Square
In this square we find the Gothic Town Hall, the Old Court House and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Duration: 10 mins
15. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
16. Bruges
Free time, you will enjoy about 1,5 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
Duration: 60 mins
17. Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)
Here waits our guide and the bus. Time to continue our trip to Ghent.
Duration: 10 mins
18. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
19. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
20. Het Belfort van Gent
Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
Duration: 10 mins
21. St. Bavo's Cathedral
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”.
Duration: 25 mins
22. Esglesia de Sant Nicolau
Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
Duration: 3 mins
23. 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.
Duration: 2 mins
24. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
25. 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.
Duration: 7 mins
26. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
27. OOOST
The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.
Duration: 7 mins
28. 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.
Duration: 3 mins
29. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
30. Ghent
Free time, you will enjoy about 1 hour of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Professional English-speaking guide

City tips

Guided walking tour in Ghent

Guided walking tour in Bruges

Round-trip with A/C

Exclusion

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

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You will receive the confirmation at time of booking

Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.

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

Children under 2 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat

Supplied by Buendía

Reviews

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Based on 921 reviews

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