Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 30 minutes
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Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! We take you to Ghent. We visit Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the world-famous Mystic Lamb painting (optional) and walk along the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, the picturesque medieval harbor and many more highlights.
In Bruges, after lunch you enjoy the view of the peaceful Lake of Love and the picturesque Beguinage. Your guide will explain the stories and secrets behind the city’s history from the Viking period until the end of the Middle Ages. You see literally ‘all’ highlights of Bruges: the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfry tower, our Lady’s Church, Saint John’s hospital etc. You even have the option to enjoy a pleasant boat trip along the narrow canals, entirely organized by your guide.
Do not forget your comfortable shoes to brave the cobbled streets!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Access to the Mystic Lamb at St Bavo's Cathedral is not possible on Sundays
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English, Spanish and/or French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour
Please note that we cannot accomodate latecomers
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide (tour may include bilingual commentary)
Radios and earphones
Air-conditioned vehicle
Organization of boat trip (at extra cost)
Hotel pick up & drop-off
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Het Belfort van Gent
The 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.
Graslei and Korenlei
A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river.
Options
English
Spanish
French
Reviews
4,560 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Almost perfect
Hannah M,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00We had a great time on this day trip! Our tour guide, Jan, was nice and informative. Our tour was in both English and French, so his explanations took a bit longer but he did an amazing job and hearing it in both languages didn’t bother us at all. The only thing I would suggest to someone looking to book this tour: do a bit of research beforehand on both Ghent and Bruges. At our time of travel (mid July) there was a massive festival being set up in Ghent, so lots of construction. Our guide mentioned it kind of deterred him from doing his normal route, so not really sure what we missed. The only reason for 4 stars, is because we didn’t actually go inside any attraction (no churches, no museums, no indoor buildings at all). That being said, there was plenty of time to explore on your own during the free time. But almost all of these exhibits/attractions cost additional money. Not a huge deal, but just something we didn’t know. For some reason we were under the impression that the alter piece in Ghent would be free with our tour, but it was 13€ per person. There’s unfortunately not a whole lot of free stuff to do in either city, although they are both very beautiful. To recap, great tour guide, great way to get to see both cities in a day. Did end up spending quite a bit more than intended by adding on lunch (would also recommend not eating at the reserved place if you are wanting to save $), attractions, and the boat ride (which was relaxing), but that could be my error and lack of research. At the end of the day it just felt like we paid for the transportation but there were no additional perks for being a part of the tour itself.
Abandoned in Brugge
Keith C,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
1.00The radios don't work so you didn't hear the"guide" plus he's leaves hair the group behind. My mother is 82 and isn't able to walk as fast as the 30 year old guide. He just abandoned us. Then we tried to find the group for our boat trip in Brugge and could not, they owe us 30 euros for that, plus they left Brugge without finding us so we had to walk 2 km to the local park and ride and buy train tickets back to Brussels from Brugge. Horrible company. If I could give it zero stars I would. No just bad but dangerous
Our tour guide was great....
Francisco C,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was great. Not enough time to explore much, but good over view and History of the cities
Nico was an amazing guide...
Theodore C,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
4.00Nico was an amazing guide and did a wonderful job balancing our large group (and in two languages!). Ghent was such a surprise because everyone seems to want to go to Bruges, but I ended up loving Ghent even more.
Amazing teip to Bruges and Ghent.
Rhea L,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was amqzing. Our tour guide Arriane us the brst, she is so knowledgeable and kind, the trip run smoothly. Everything is perfect.
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