Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels
Overview
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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
Spanish
French
English
Reviews
4,594 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour started...
Shaminee B,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour started promptly, with a knowledgeable guide. The cities were visually stunning. However, the tour felt somewhat rushed, with a disproportionate emphasis on the free time at the end. I found the dual language tour (English/Spanish) to be less enjoyable, and I would have preferred a solely English tour. The guide provided an overview of the key locations, with the expectation that we would revisit them during the free time. Unfortunately, by then, we had forgotten the historical significance of those spots. I’ve been to other tours in various European countries where the guides would provide detailed information about castles, churches, and other historical sites, accompanied by ample time to explore them. This approach allowed us to retain the historical context while also having the opportunity to see the sites.
A trip to remember!
Silvia A,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour to Bruges and Ghent was an unforgettable experience! Our guide was amazing , very knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and culture of both cities. I learned so much and really appreciated the thoughtful commentary throughout the day. A big thank you also to our bus driver, who drove so smoothly and safely, I always felt secure and comfortable during the journey. The itinerary was well-organized, with plenty of time to explore both cities. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Belgium, it’s the perfect way to see two beautiful places in one day!
Beautiful day
Coralie M,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00Very nice excursion that allowed us DE visit 2 wonderful cities. The only downside is that to see as many DE things as possible everything follows very quickly and the free time to settle down have coffee or eat are very short...
Must do tour from Brussels
jess h,
Aug 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a wonderful day to be able to see both beautiful cities. Tour guide Bruno explains the rules and Itinerary clearly in the beginning of the tour . No issue in the tour . Spent two hours in Ghent and 4 hours in Bruges including the add-on canal tour in Bruges . Bruno gave us in depth guide for these tow cities . We both have a wonderful time . It’s a great tour .
Pete our tour guide
ARUMASINGHELALIN D,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Pete, our Tour guide was absolutely the best. He had such a a wide knowledge of every place we visited as well as being genuinely helpful in his guidance.
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