Excursions & day trips

Private excursion in Bruges and Ghent from Brussels

Free cancellation

Language: English , French , Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 10 hours

Safety measures applied

Instant confirmation

Do this because

Discover two beautiful medieval cities in one day
Admire building listed on the Unesco World's heritage list
Personalize your visit with a passionate guide

What to expect

Leave Brussels for an unforgettable day in two of the most beautiful cities in Belgium!

Let the romantic and historic atmospheres of the “Venice of the North” charm you and the blend of medieval and modernity of Ghent take your breath away.

Admire the impressive architecture of the two cities and dive deep into their medieval history. With the professional and private tour guide, those two historical towns will no longer hold any secret for you.

This tour can be fully personalized, but to help you here are a few must-see sites in Ghent and Bruges:

In Bruges

The ancient city wall park
Markt Square: the tenth-century city market
Burg Square: the political heart of the city
Admire the oldest Gothic city hall of the Low Countries and the Basilica of the Holy Blood
VisMarkt (fish market) and the Tanners’ Square: two of the oldest squares in Bruges
GroeningeMuseum (possibility to enter the museum and see the paintings of the Flemish Primitives)
Our Lady of Bruges: one of the oldest churches in the city
Old St. John’s Hospital: one of the oldest hospitals in Europe
Brewery “De Halve Maan”: the only brewery still operating in the city center
The Beguinage: one of the best-preserved examples of a medieval gated community
The “Lake of Love”: one of the main water reservoirs that nourish the canal system of “the Venice of the North

In Ghent:

Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, with Peter Paul Rubens’ painting “Saint Bavo”
An optional visit to the altarpiece “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by the Van Eyck brothers
The market square, the Belfort tower, and the covered market
The City Hall: a building combining Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture
The churches of St. Nicholas, St.James, and St. Michel: three parish churches that stand as a reminder of Ghent’s medieval past
The Graslei: old port of the city
Gravensteen (Castle of the count): a medieval castle
Patershol: the picturesque area of the city
The medieval butchery: an imposing Gothic building of 1408, one of Europe oldest meat markets

COVID-19 information

The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds

The experience complies with government regulations

Social distancing is enforced

Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected

Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors

All gear/equipment is sanitized between use

Visitors are required to bring and wear masks

Guides and all other staff are required to wear masks

What's included

Expert guide
Exclusive and private tour
Pick up in Brussels (round trip)
Guide service and round-trip transport by train in second class (if "category A" selected at time of booking)
Guide service and round-trip transport by train in first class (if "category B" selected at time of booking)

What's not included

All extras not explicitly mentioned

Where

Meeting point:

Meet directly your guide wherever you want, as long as the meeting place is in the historic center of Brussels.

Departure by train from Brussels with your guide.

Contact the partner to communicate your meeting place using the contacts you will find on the voucher after booking.

What to remember

To arrive in Bruges and Ghent, this private tour offers two options:
Category A: includes the guide service and round-trip transport by train in second class
Category B: includes the guide service and round-trip transport by train in first class
Please select "category A" or "category" B at the time of booking
You will find all the supplier's contact details on your voucher after booking to personalize your guided tour
Please confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator before the tour
The group decides not only the time of departure (between 9.00am and 2.00pm) but also the place of departure (in the center of Brussels)
The price is a per group price: up to 4 participants or up to 10 participants or up to 15 participants
It is suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes and to bring a bottle of water with you

When

Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability

Provider

Bravo Discovery

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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