Brussels: Tour Bruges & Ghent with Cruise + Chocolate visit
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Your adventure begins in Bruges with a guided walk through its charming cobblestone streets and historic Markt. Admire the city’s beautiful architecture, with the option to climb the iconic Belfry for panoramic views and insight into Bruges’ medieval past. Enjoy a visit to a famous chocolatier, where you’ll learn about Belgium’s rich chocolate-making tradition and sample delicious treats.
Next, relax on a comfortable coach ride to Ghent. Discover the city from a new perspective on a scenic canal cruise, passing historic buildings and landmarks such as Gravensteen Castle and Saint Bavo Cathedral, while your guide shares fascinating stories. After the cruise, enjoy free time to explore Ghent at your own pace—stroll along the Graslei and Korenlei quays, browse local shops, or visit museums, with recommendations from your guide to make the most of your visit.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our journey begins in Brussels where you'll meet our guide at our conveniently located departure point. From there, we'll board a comfortable coach that will serve as our transportation for the day. After a pleasant 1.5-hour drive, we'll arrive in the charming village of Bruges.
Bruges
Meander through cobblestone streets, past ornate gabled houses, and along tranquil canals. A knowledgeable guide brings history to life as you explore iconic landmarks like the Belfry, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the enchanting Market Square. Discover hidden corners, hear captivating tales of the city's golden age, and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this medieval gem. With every step, you'll fall deeper in love with Bruges' timeless beauty. After the tour, you have enough time to discover Bruges on your own.
What‘s Included
Live guidance by a knowledgeable and passionate guide
A visit to a renowned Bruges chocolatier, including a guided chocolate tasting
Free time to explore both cities at your own pace
All Fees and Taxes
Comfortable travel by luxury coach, plus a scenic canal cruise through Ghent
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Options
Tour in Spanish
French + Belgium Beer World
Tour in English
Tour in Italian
Tour in French
Italian + Belgium Beer World
English + Belgium Beer World
Belgium Beer World Experience: Immerse yourself in the world of beer with interactive exhibits, multimedia displays, and sensory experiences.
Spanish + Belgium Beer World
Belgium Beer World Experience: Immerse yourself in the world of beer with interactive exhibits, multimedia displays, and sensory experiences.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
different experience
K6271NElis,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00great place for whose looking for different experience
Disappointing for we...
Joanna R,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Disappointing for we we’re looking forward for the tour. Have to take public transport to see the places. Expecting a full refund as advised within 5-7 days.
A definite
329tadd,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately the tours weren't long enough and it makes you want to return to explore more on your own. I would definitely recommend and try to plan ahead what you can do in your limited time to these amazing locations. If you are briefly passing through Brussels this should be on your list
Canceled- No Notification
Ryan S,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We booked this tour a month in advance. We arrived at the pick up point at 8:30am following the instructions I had received the day prior via the Trip Advisor app that the tour operator had sent in a message only to find out they canceled the tour. I had to call the tour operator to figure that out after waiting for a bus that never came and after they charged my card. I get that tours cancel for all sorts of reasons but to not contact the customers beforehand so they can make other plans for an entire day of a vacation is unacceptable. I did get a refund. Also, when I called this went to a phone number in Amsterdam so I don't think this is even a local tour company to Brussels which is another red flag.
Bad trip
Sandra S,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Love viator,but if this was my first tour it would have been my last. Our guide was hard to find at the meeting points from start to finish., and not very informative. People on the bus were told to move from their seats twice by other passengers, because of their ethnicity. Which she saw and did nothing about. These are not reserved seat and that should NEVER had happened .
Ugo our guide was a...
Deborah F,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Ugo our guide was a lovely guy and knowledgeable. Everything took twice as long though as although this was billed as an English speaking trip it was also Italian as well so he had to say everything twice. The itinerary was not held too, mine said a trip to a brewery when we returned to Brussels and and we did not go to that. Both cities were lovely to visit. The only improvement Ugo could offer would be to point out nice photo opportunities and give the group time to take them before walking off as we had a choice to listen to the information he was giving or break off to take a photo and miss what he was saying. Bruges in particular is so pretty with lovely shops to visit. I would skip the cruise in ghent unless you are a tiny person. The boats are very narrow and leg room is half the size of an economy plane seat area so really uncomfortable. They squash a lot of people on the boat so nowhere to put your legs except under your chin. very interesting mini cruise but not worth the pain in my legs for the rest of the day. I would recommend Ugo as a guide and both Bruges and Ghent were interesting.
It was a good trip with a good host.
klo44w,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a day trip from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges, and our guide was a lovely gentleman from Venezuela. His English was good and was able to converse in other languages as well. He kept the tour light and easy and the group in control. The length of the trip is just nice (we had another event to attend that evening so we couldn't afford to be late in returning to Brussels), but I did wish that we got a bit more free time in Bruges to visit the Church of our Lady of Bruges and the Saint John Hospital museum.
Good tour for an up and coming tour company.
F6241MBkevinm,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Guide (Edwin) was very engaging and knowledgeable, recommended "Cookies" to us as a nice little out of the way place to grab a glass of authentic Belgian beer. That single recommendation was the highlight of our entire trip to Belgium. This is a "newer" guide company (self admitted by guide) and they are still finding their legs. The day was a little rushed and one of the guides called in sick heaping a ton of work on our guide (not the company's fault, of course). I would still highly recommend this tour but wear comfortable shoes. We clocked 6 miles of walking total. And the tour was 60%+ in Spanish (again, not our guides fault).
Very interesting though not...
Elisabet R,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting although we could not see the chocolate factory demonstration. The trip was English, Italian and Spanish. The guide Matthew was especially attentive with us who were the only Spaniards and the driver back showed us the illuminated Atomium.
Soggy
Theresa L,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour itself was good. We had terrible weather the day we went which made the walking part of the tour in each city (over 6 miles combined for the whole day) challenging. The guide, Matteo, was enthusiastic and helpful. Some of the other people on the tour were rude which with the weather, didn’t help the experience.
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