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Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

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Immerse yourself in the medieval majesty and rich historical heritage of Ghent and Bruges on a full-day trip from Brussels. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, marvel at the UNESCO-listed city of Ghent as you visit legendary landmarks like the Castle of the Counts, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, and the picturesque old port. Then, travel through the verdant Belgian countryside to Bruges in order to witness the architectural beauty and winding waterways of the iconic city. Stroll quaint cobbled streets on the way to Market Square and absorb the sacred ambiance of the Basilica of the Holy Blood during your comprehensive tour of the city.
  • Full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed cities of Ghent and Bruges from Brussels
  • Discover top city attractions such as St. Bavo’s Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders in Ghent
  • Take a scenic drive through the Belgian and Flemish countryside
  • Wander the cobbled streets around Bruges’ romantic Minnewater (Lake of Love)
  • Explore City Hall, the Market Square, and the medieval Basilica of the Holy Blood with your guide
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Professional multilingual guide
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Hotel pick up & drop-off
Food and drinks
Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 61 , Rue du Marché Aux Herbes 61, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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The street right next to the Grand Place and 5 minutes from the Central Station.

9:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
Depart from Brussels in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle and get acquainted with your knowledgeable guide during the scenic journey to Ghent. Disembark at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, considered one of Belgium’s most beautiful, and embark on a comprehensive tour with your accomplished guide.

Begin at the sacred structure of St. Bavo’s Cathedral, home to late-medieval treasures like the ‘Mystic Lamb’ painting. Delve into the building's rich history by listening to your guide’s commentary (entrance optional) and then embark on an explorative walking tour of Ghent to see the city’s most legendary landmarks.

Meander through charming streets to the Castle of the Counts of Flanders (Gravensteen), St. Nicholas’ Church, and the ancient port of Graslei as your guide recounts local legends and entertaining anecdotes.

After your enriching tour, return to your vehicle and travel to the beguiling city of Bruges to witness more historical wonders.

On arrival, stroll the quaint cobbled streets of the UNESCO-listed city to Minnewater (Lake of Love) and revitalize with lunch at a café overlooking the beautiful body of water (own expense). Afterward, begin your walking tour of the splendid city and see cultural highlights like the City Hall, Market Square, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

Opt to see Bruges from a different perspective during an idyllic boat tour of the city’s winding waterways at your own expense. After thorough exploration, return to your comfortable vehicle and relax during the journey back to Brussels, where the tour concludes.
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
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.
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Graslei and Korenlei
A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river.
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St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
The Saint Bavo Cathedral an 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. It is the seat of the diocese of Ghent, is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and contains the well-known Ghent Altarpiece.
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Gravensteen
The current castle dates to 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory.
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Saint Nicholas Church
St. Nicholas' Church is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in Ghent, Belgium. Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Basilica of the Holy Blood
The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bruges, Belgium. The church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 115.6 metres in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Stadhuis
The Bruges City Hall is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located in Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Minnewater Lake
The famous area is called the "Lake of Love" and" Lovers bridge" . It’s a romantic place to be with someone you love! An amazing location within the confines of the city.
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Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Burg Square
The Burg Square is the political center of Bruges. It is a lovely place where architecture lovers can enjoy the amazing mix of beautiful buildings.
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde
The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde is the only preserved beguinage in the Belgian city of Bruges. There are no more Beguines living there, but since 1927 it functions as a convent for Benedictines, founded by canon Hoornaert.
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Historic Centre of Brugge
There will be time for an optional but unforgettable canal tour.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Access to the Mystic Lamb at St Bavo's Cathedral is not possible on Sundays
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Brussels City Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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What is the policy on sanitization during Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels ?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels .
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What is the social distancing policy during Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels ?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels ?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
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  • "Be forewarned that there is a lot of walking, in case you have any issues with mobility." See review
  • "Do also remember to change your Viator confirmation for a wrist band at the travel agency before looking for your group!" See review
  • "There is a bit of a walk to the coach departure, therefore take dress appropriately." See review

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star-5
Great tour of two beautiful cities
Rebecca_W
, Aug 2022
This was a great tour. The guide, Stefan, was witty and knowledgeable and packed a lot of sites and information into a one-day tour. He told us at the outset that we would be "tired but happy" at the end of the day, and he was right. The tour is a great value for the price.
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star-5
Super day!
pdmclean1953
, Aug 2022
The tour guide Andrea was amazing. She made our day very enjoyable. Enjoyed the boat ride at the end of the day very much. Highly recommend this tour.
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star-5
Fairy tale Bruges and Ghent
Cynch
, Aug 2022
Our guide Josephine is a truly wonderful patient and compassionate person! Love how she handled an issue with an elderly couple! Knowledgeable ! I had used Viator in many of my travels and never was disappointed yet!! Keep up the good work!! 🥰
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star-4
Love the boat ride...
MarilynO
, Aug 2022
Love the boat ride although it's too hot during summer and too many people. Visited this place before during December before and weather was cool.
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star-5
Visiting both Bruges and...
Theodora_C
, Aug 2022
Visiting both Bruges and Ghent, seing the beautiful architecture, cobblestone roads, castles, and learning the history and feeling like I went back in time in a fairytale storybook. I took a lovely boat ride in Bruges, I highly recommend this day Tour it was Fantastic.
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star-5
Albert the Great
MAURICE_T
, Aug 2022
Our guide Albert was knowledgeable, friendly, hard-working and conscientious. The bus was comfortable, with adequate leg room. For further improvement, the tour could offer: 1) free water bottles onboard (especially during hot days, such as the day of our trip); 2) plug-ins on the bus for phone charging; 3) payment facilities for credit cards to pay for the boat trip. Unfortunately, on the day of our trip, there was a traffic accident on the expressway, so we took slower, secondary roads, and so our tour of Bruges was cut short.
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star-1
Would not recommend.
Catharine_M
, Aug 2022
Horrible, we were behind schedule waiting for a family in Ghent, so our guide gave us 45 minutes for a sit down lunch and advised we just get a sandwich or salad, which we did, at the place she recommended. We were 12 minutes late for the rendezvous point and missed the entire guided tour of Bruges. We spent half an hour trying to find them, she hadn’t given us any advance notice on where to meet the bus to return to Brussels, so then we wasted more time frantically contacting the tour company. Very stressful.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Beautiful Bruges and Ghent
Janine_M
, Aug 2022
Bruges and Ghent are beautiful places to visit. Bruges is particularly large and beautiful. My only complaint is the guide could have given more historical information but that’s only a minor issue. It’s a very long day and a lot of walking.
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star-5
Amazing!
Vanessa_F
, Aug 2022
Beautiful tour. Jan was very knowledgeable and informative. It’s such a great value /!: the optional activities (like the canal tour) were reasonably priced as well. Definitely do this!
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star-5
Amazing tour guide,...
Tamar_A
, Aug 2022
Amazing tour guide, stunning magical cities - a must do!!! So much to see and so much information… just enough time spent in each city
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star-4
Enjoyable day
pkagross
, Aug 2022
I would recommend this trip. Our guide, Deitrick knew a great deal about the history of each of the sites. We would have appreciated some interesting stories, the dialog was very heavy on dates and facts. Happily he walked at a comfortable pace. Be aware that if you decide to add the canal cruise in Bruges that you are squished in like sardines and it is difficult to get any good photos without other passenger heads in your view.
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star-5
Would join again!
LoKai_C
, Aug 2022
My family and I enjoyed learning about Bruges’ and Ghent’s history. We had time to explore on our own and even tried some Belgian waffles and local dishes such as pork cheek. We had an amazing tour guide and would definitely join again.
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star-5
Amazing customer service!
Aditya_S
, Aug 2022
Albert(our guide) was so knowledgeable and helpful. We got enough time to enjoy both towns. Very well planned itenerary. On our way back, another bus from the same travel company broke down on the highway. Albert immediately asked the driver of our bus to pull over so he could help the stranded passengers. Their AC vent on the bus roof had to be secured and he promptly climbed up and fixed it and within 10 mins we were on our way back to Brussels. I would recommend this day trip! Did I mention that they readily moved our tour date to the next day since we couldn't get to Brussels the previous day due to train cancelations. Overall amazing customer service 👌 👏
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star-1
Not A Good Tour
James_M
, Aug 2022
This was a bad experience. The tour guide had to do 2 languages and moved fast through the areas. In order to do any pictures you had to move away from the group. At one time we had to wait for someone to catch up because they were not staying with the group, this same person had the whole group wait an extra 1/2 hour to leave because she left the group to supposedly to have to do something with passport/immigration the last few minutes of the tour and Laura allowed her. This should of been taken care of instead of her going on the boat ride. Laura finally went to look for her and when she arrived back at the bus she had numerous bags that she did not have when she left the group. We were told if you were not back in time that the bus would leave. This was an inconvenience to the rest of the group. I understand being a few minutes late but a half hour is ridiculous. Laura gave here phone number in case anybody needed her and this person should of contacted her and we should not have had to wait the extra half hour sitting on the bus.
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star-5
Loved it!
Rashmiya_R
, Aug 2022
I traveled with my sister on this tour. Our guide Miguel was great and the cities were so magical! =)
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star-2
Big disappointment
Laura_C
, Aug 2022
This tour has such great reviews but our experience was not great. Our tour guide was incredibly dry and impersonal. He gave lists of facts but did not capture our attention or imagination. The tour was bilingual in english and french, which made it last twice as long, leaving very little "free time" to explore the cities. We literally spent all the free time we had in Ghent (<30 mins) running around trying to find a cup of coffee. On the plus side the bus was very comfortable and we did get to see both cities in one day. The cities are amazing and not to be missed. Do yourself a favor and book your own transportation to Bruges and just spend the day there on your own starting early and/or staying late to avoid the crowds. It's such a beautiful town and it was a shame to be rushed around.
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star-5
The best guide -Stefan!
Niriqsha_S
, Jul 2022
I had Stefan as my guide and it was a wonderful experience, he had extensive knowledge on the history of the place was very polite and super helpful. He really showed us these cities and the way it was presented to u I didn't want to return to Brussels.
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star-5
Enjoyable trip
bailey1767
, Jul 2022
Timely. Informative and lots of sights to see. Tour guide was knowledgeable and kept group together. No waiting for anyone and didn’t lose anyone!
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star-5
Bruges in love and flowers
Giulia_V
, Jul 2022
The trip was very enjoyable , and our guide , Andrea , she is just the best ! I would recommend her without any doubts.
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star-5
In grandeur, beauty & serenity there are not many parallels to Bruges & Ghent.
Kamal_S
, Jul 2022
Andrea, Our guide was super. We learnt so much of history of these 2 cities, narrated through interesting story telling. The grandeur and magnificence of both cities was Breathtaking.
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