Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
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
French
Italian
English
Spanish
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,920 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
More or less, just a...
Jesse H,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00More or less, just a large bus tour with approximately 40 people. Not much depth to the tour although one of the guides in Bruges, Dirk, was great.
Best way to do both Ghent & Brugfes
Formoso P,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you to. Andrea the Guide and Pascal the safe driver for making our entire time in Ghent & Brugges specracular. A must do if in Belgium
A Dazzling Day-trip Down a Duo of Dreamy Belgian Cities
jimmyhU2204ZI,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must-see if you are interested in history, architecture or just want to see some more of Belgium outside the big cities! Ghent and Bruges are two smaller cities that have preserved their rich histories well, and a trip through both will feel like a walk through a fairy tale setting! Our guide Johannes was highly knowledgeable and professional (props to him for delivering the tour in 4 languages!); our local guide in Bruges was also fantastic with her thorough knowledge of the city. The price upgrade to join a canal ride at the end is highly recommended - nothing beats seeing an already-beautiful city from the water! One thing to note, the trip WILL take up effectively the entire day, so make sure you prepare enough water or snacks, or be open to try local restaurants (which may be challenging with the time limit at each location).
We had an incredible...
Yeva Y,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible Experience, our guide Alberto was very good and helpful, we had a lot of fun with him, i will recommend all my friends to take this tour when they visit Rome
Great day trip: highly...
Rene Z,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day trip: highly recommend. Very efficient tour for both gent and brugge and perfect for first time visiting the area.
Very good
143hanine,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was good overall and it doesn’t feel rushed at all, there is always free time to spend when you arrive at each city The guides were fine The optional boat trip in Brugges was enjoyable and it was 20 mins for 15€
Great tour and value but guides can be better
stephentY4645VD,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We lucked out with the weather - thunderstorm before departure and right after return and sunny in between. Ghent and Bruges are awesome, and definitely worth the money. The drop off location is great also. Right besides all the restaurants at Grand Place, we were seated 5 minutes after drop off (since we made a reservation and bus was on time). That was very thoughtful. I think our overall guide was knowledgeable and friendly. However, he carries no visible sign so a bit hard to follow on our walking tour. Unfortunately, the bus speakers did no good as we sat in the back and can only understand 50% of what is going on. During Bruges, due to regulations we split off into another group with a local guide, and she was very hard to see (did not carry any sign), to understand (she did not use the microphone), and so we did not get much from her. One thing very annoying is that it is a 9am tour. The guide did not tell us anything about bathroom breaks. When my wife ask him, he said walking tour will start immediately but will point out a toilet when we pass by. He never did. Fortunately, i use google maps and found one. Then at Bruges the guide did the same thing, so I asked her, and she did not understand what I meant (to give us a heads up on how soon bathrooms are available). She just led us to the bathroom and say go now. I just came from a Viking tour, and all the guides tell folks about this aspect. Somewhat disappointed with the guides we had on this tour.
Decent tour but felt too rushed
Jess R,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Decent tour. Could have spent more time in Ghent than we did so it felt rushed. There is mention of a boat tour in the ad but it doesn’t say it’s cash only to add it during the tour. This would have been nice to know ahead of time to better plan for adding that option. They also said the tour wasn't being cut short because we left much later than planned due to bus issues but who knows. The bus also could use some maintenance - leaking AC vents, broken arm rests, and broken seat back pockets.
Give this tour the highest recommendation.
Joseph S,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very encompassing and yet well-paced. Saw the best of Ghent and Bruges in one day. The tour was exceptional and very comfortable. Highly recommended.
Nice tour
J8728SWpaulaf,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nico was amazing. Local guide not so much. Hot sunny day and both cities were very crowded so that made it slightly less enjoyable. But the cities were amazing and a must see if in Belgium
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