Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels
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What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- City tips
- Guided walking tour in Ghent
- Guided walking tour in Bruges
- Round-trip with A/C
What's Not Included
- 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
Additional Information
- 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
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Our busIn 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.
End 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.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Our bus will leave us in Bargeplein 15 minutes
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
Our first stop will be Minnewater, also known as the "Lake of love" 5 minutes
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.
The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof 10 minutes
The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof. Founded in 1245, this place saves the history of an incredible group of women.
In one of the few certified artisan chocolate... 5 minutes
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.
In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer 5 minutes
In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer.
Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses 5 minutes
Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.
You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge
You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge.
In front of Old St 8 minutes
In front of Old St. John’s Hospital our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.
In front of old St 5 minutes
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.
In the front of Gruuthuse, we will get... 5 minutes
In the front of Gruuthuse, we will get to know the most famous and powerful family of Bruges between the XVII and XVIII centuries.
In one of the most charming spots of... 5 minutes
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.
In the most photographed place of Bruges, our... 5 minutes
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.
Our next step is Tanners square, here we... 5 minutes
Our next step is Tanners square, here we will learn about how tanners worked in the medieval Bruges.
In this square we find the Gothic Town... 10 minutes
In this square we find the Gothic Town Hall, the Old Court House and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
The last point of our guided tour in Bruges is The Market Square or Grote Markt 15 minutes
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.
Free time, you will enjoy about 1,5 hours... 1 hour
Free time, you will enjoy about 1,5 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
Here waits our guide and the bus 10 minutes
Here waits our guide and the bus. Time to continue our trip to Ghent.
We arrive to Ghent, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe 5 minutes
We arrive to Ghent, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the centre, where the guided tour will begin.
We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall 5 minutes
We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain us the different architectural styles of the building.
Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and... 10 minutes
Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
You will discover the outside and the inside... 25 minutes
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”.
Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events 3 minutes
Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
In front of the original facade of the... 2 minutes
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.
In front Saint Nicholas Church, we found the Korenmarkt 5 minutes
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.
Upon this bridge you will be able to take incredible photos 7 minutes
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.
We are going to follow the Lys riverbank 10 minutes
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.
The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the... 7 minutes
The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.
In front the Great Butcher's Hall, we will... 3 minutes
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.
The last point of our guided tour is Sint-Veerleplein Square 15 minutes
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.
Free time, you will enjoy about 1 hour... 1 hour
Free time, you will enjoy about 1 hour of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
