Duration
10.5 hours
Brussels · experience
Bruges & Ghent day trip from Brussels
A full-day guided or self-paced trip to Bruges and Ghent, two of Belgium’s UNESCO-recognised medieval cities.
10.5 hoursFrom €41
The experience
Two of Belgium’s medieval cities in one day, guided or at your own pace.
A full-day trip by coach from Brussels to Bruges, the UNESCO-listed “Venice of the North,” and Ghent, another of Belgium’s great medieval cities, with the choice of a guided walking tour in each or an independent visit with an audio guide.
In Bruges the route can take in the Lake of Love, the 1245 Beguinage and the Market Square; in Ghent, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and the Castle of the Counts, with optional beer tasting or a canal cruise available as add-ons.
Group
Group size confirmed with the option
Languages
Confirmed with the option
Format
Confirmed with the option
Meeting point
Carrefour de l’Europe, Brussels — meeting point may vary by option booked.
Pickup and drop-off
Confirmed with the option
Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- Travellers who want to see two cities beyond Brussels in a single day.
- A contrast to the Luxembourg and Dinant trip — medieval Flemish canal towns rather than the Ardennes.
- Both guided-tour and self-paced travellers, since both formats are offered.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1~1.5 hours
Brussels to Bruges
A panoramic drive past Cinquantenaire Park and the European Quarter, then on to Bruges.
- 2~2 hours guided, plus free time
Bruges
The Lake of Love, the Beguinage and the Market Square, guided or self-paced.
- 3~1 hour guided, plus free time
Ghent
St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- See both Bruges and Ghent, two UNESCO-recognised medieval cities, in one day
- Choose a guided walking tour or an audio-guided, self-paced visit
- A panoramic introduction to Brussels on the way out
- Optional beer tasting in Bruges or a canal cruise in Ghent
Included
- ✓ Round-trip transportation from Brussels
- ✓ Professional guide throughout (walking tour not included in self-paced options)
- ✓ Panoramic introduction to Brussels
- ✓ Free time in both Bruges and Ghent
Not included
- • Lunch and drinks
- • Entrance tickets to monuments and attractions
- • Optional beer tasting or canal cruise unless selected
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments; cobblestones are involved.
- Departs Brussels at 8:30am and returns around 7pm.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before departure; the bus cannot wait for late arrivals.