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Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Bruges and Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours.
Itinerary
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1Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)
Our bus will leave us in Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain at what time should we be back in the bus
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Our first stop will be Minnewater, also known as the "Lake of love". With the beautiful lake on the background our guide will explain the history of Bruges as well as the love story occurred in this lake.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Begijnhof
The next step of our tour will be the Begijnhof. Founded in 1245, this place saves the history of an incredible group of women.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Chocolalino
In one of the few certified artisan chocolate shops, we will have the chance to taste artisan chocolates. Our guide will also tell us about the famous Bruges chocolate and will give you some tips to distinguish the handmade chocolate from the industrial one.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Walplein
In this beautiful square, our guide will explain us the history of Bruges beer.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Stoofstraat
Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Mariastraat 23 (Pass by)
You will have the chance to take some beautiful photos from the little bridge.
Admission ticket free -
7Saint John’s Hospital
In front of Old St. John’s Hospital our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.
8 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
In front of old St. John’s Hospital, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain us some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo that is inside the church mentioned before.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Gruuthusemuseum
In the front of Gruuthuse, we will get to know the most famous and powerful family of Bruges between the XVII and XVIII centuries.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Boniface Bridge
In one of the most charming spots of Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. You will also have time to take photos.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai
In the most photographed place of Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Pier of the roses". You will also have the chance to take some pictures.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Huidenvettersplein
Our next step is Tanners square, here we will learn about how tanners worked in the medieval Bruges.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Burg Square
In this square we find the Gothic Town Hall, the Old Court House and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14The Markt
The last point of our guided tour in Bruges is The Market Square or Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and will give some tips about where to eat or which are the best shops to buy the traditional chocolate. The guide will also remember you when and where you must be to take the bus to Ghent.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Bruges
Free time, you will enjoy about 1,5 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
16Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)
Here waits our guide and the bus. Time to continue our trip to Ghent.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Ghent
We arrive to Ghent, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the centre, where the guided tour will begin.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain us the different architectural styles of the building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Het Belfort van Gent
Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20St. Bavo's Cathedral
You will discover the outside and the inside of Ghent’s Cathedral, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting of the Van Eyck brothers “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb”.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
21Esglesia de Sant Nicolau
Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22Masons' Guild Hall
In front of the original facade of the Masons guild house, our guide will explain what guild houses are and the peculiarity of this one.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
23Korenmarkt
In front Saint Nicholas Church, we found the Korenmarkt. In this spot will be explained the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Upon this bridge you will be able to take incredible photos. Here will also be explained the story of the tower of Saint Michael's Church.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
25Graslei and Korenlei
We are going to follow the Lys riverbank. We will get to know the buildings surrounding Lys river such as the Masons’ Guild House or the current Marriot Hotel. You will also have the chance to take some photos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
26
The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
27
In front the Great Butcher's Hall, we will make a little stop in a traditional market stall where the seller will tell us about Ghent’s more famous candy, the cuberdon.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
28St. Veerleplein
The last point of our guided tour is Sint-Veerleplein Square. Here our guide will explain the story of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, will give some tips about where can you drink the traditional beer or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you must be to take the bus back to Brussels.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
29Ghent
Free time, you will enjoy about 1 hour of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you some great food spots :)
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you some great food spots :)
- Belgian regulations require the use of radio-guides on some occasions; you can use your own, 3.5 mm jack and not wireless, or buy disposable ones for 1€.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children under 2 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- 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.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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