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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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Gratuities
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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
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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star-5
Bruges was our favorite...
Robert_L
, Jun 2022
Bruges was our favorite part of the tour. Our guide ( don’t remember her name but she was from Barcelona) was outstanding.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
A lovely day
Genell_H
, Jun 2022
A busy but enchanting tour. Our guide, Stefan, was wonderful. Good way to see more of Belgium than just Brussels.
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star-5
Stephan, thank you for showing us Ghent and Bruges
Chameh_A
, Jun 2022
Stephan was a great tour guide. Knowledgeable and friendly and helpful. The reception was orderly and no wait time. The driver was nice and friendly and on-time. Overall, great experience.
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star-5
A fairytale trip
ANAMARIJA_K
, Jun 2022
Well organised, fantastic guide Josephine, enough free time to enjoy in cup of coffee on the local squares, highly recommended.
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star-5
Magically Memorable
AnneMarie_B
, Jun 2022
From start to finish, this tour was exceptionally well done. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable - a difficult combination to pull off during a day-long tour with multiple moving parts. Bruges and Ghent are incredibly beautiful cities, but they truly came alive because of our guide's expertise and humor. The transportation was comfortable and efficient, and the schedule for the day was manageable. If you are looking for a way to see both of these gorgeous cities and absorb as much of their history as you can in a day, then you will consider this tour to be time and money well spent!
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star-3
The guide wad...
Sylvia_V
, Jun 2022
The guide wad knowledgeable, but boring. He focus too much in the buildings, we want to hear more about a general information about the town.
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star-5
Phenomenal
Carmina_d
, Jun 2022
Boat ride, the history, accessibility of bathrooms, the beauty, the architecture, and Veronica our guide!
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Brugges was beautiful and...
frida_k
, Jun 2022
Brugges was beautiful and we could have enjoyed it more if our guide had slowed down walking down the streets and picked up more convenient meeting locations. She knew the history well, but she walked fast in between points without pausing to look behind to see if everyone was keeping up with her fast pace and the rain made walking even more difficult. She also picked a meeting point off the main center, so we spent a lot of time walking back to the center and had to allow time to walk back to the meeting point, which left us with less time in the areas that we could have enjoyed. I know this because I've been to Brugges before, but unfortunately, my husband and son didn't have the same experience as I did!
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star-5
Beautiful historical...
Kriti_R
, Jun 2022
Beautiful historical towns with great scenic beauty & culture. Guide was good with hands on answers to any queries or comments. Summer time is quite crowded but a must visit
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star-5
Great experience with spectacular weather
Gianluca_P
, Jun 2022
It was an amazing experience. Our guide explained everything with a lot of details and we really enjoyed our time. Bruges is an authentic gem and maybe deserves more time to visit, but if you don't have time and want to visit new places in Belgium that's the right experience to go.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
The tour is really...
Chi_N
, Jun 2022
The tour is really well-organized! We get to visit two beautiful cities in Belgium within a day trip, still with an hour or so to spare in each city for exploration on our own or to get a coffee, relax and take in the experience in a leisure way.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
A lovely day
Neil_W
, Jun 2022
A lovely visit to two beautiful cities. I would recommend this for families, couples and people visiting on their own.
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star-5
A spectacular day in beautiful Belgium cities
Ashley_L
, Jun 2022
Amazing trip! Our tour guide, Josephine, was an incredible tour guide. She took us through Ghent and Bruges highlighting the history and traditions of both cities. The restaurant, Vivaldi, in Bruges was also really good. I highly recommend this tour with Josephine. You will gain a lot of really great memories! Thank you for such a great day!!
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star-5
Amazing trip
Haifa_A
, Jun 2022
The are very organized company. Staff there are very helpful especially Zohra. We went first Ghent beautiful city rich in cathedral and historical buildings. We had time to talk walking tour with guide then she give us time to have free time. After, we went to Bruges we had walking tour and free time. Also, we went to boat trip on our expense. Bruges is very beautiful and fairytale city.
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star-5
Beautiful day tour!
Molly_B
, May 2022
Beautiful day in two lovely cities! Had 2 hours in Ghent and 5 hours in Bruges with just over an hour free time in both cities. Would recommend taking the additional boat tour in Bruges for an extra €12. Only negative was lunch. DO NOT GO to the restaurant they recommended for lunch. It was very good but overpriced and rushed. There were lots of other options on the same street. Other than that, it was a great tour and would highly recommended.
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star-5
Beautiful cities and a great tour!
Rebecca_S
, May 2022
This trip was quite wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Our guide Andrea was absolutely amazing and switched between 4 different languages while taking us around with ease. The only issue I had was that we are told the trip takes place at a certain time but then in much smaller print it says to arrive at the location 20 minutes early. The original time is the time the bus actually departs, not when you check in. We got there a few minutes early and our group had already left for the bus. Thankfully we were able to follow a different group to the bus location but I know of at least one other couple who was not so lucky.
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star-5
Great Trip
Kevin_B
, May 2022
Great trip to Burges & Ghent. Andrea was the best guild. Thank you for great time 5Stars Ps best tour I have been on.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Beautiful day in Bruges and Gent
Pamela_S
, May 2022
Stephan was an amazing tour guide. His knowledge and passion for the cities was remarkable. He translated the entire day in 3 languages flawlessly and he was a lot of fun!
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star-5
Wonderful trip!
Namrata_J
, May 2022
Our guide Andrea and driver Elvis were amazing! The tour was well organized with the guide providing the right amount of information about the various places. We covered quite a lot of places on the trip. Definitely worth the time and money! Highly recommend it!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Magical
Liliana_J
, May 2022
Andrea is a very good guide and Elvis was good also! Perfect trip, beautiful cities, good food and a lot of historical information.
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