Bruges and Ghent Private Full-Day Tour from Brussels

4.5
(4 reviews)
Brussels, Belgium

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

Imagine gliding along the canals of Bruges, the fairy-tale "Venice of the North", then admiring the medieval towers of Ghent, all in one effortless day. Your private guide and chauffeur collect you anywhere in Brussels in a luxury Mercedes and take care of everything.

In Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, start at the romantic Minnewater and the peaceful Beguinage, discover the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Burg square, then admire the famous Rozenhoedkaai with an optional canal cruise. Free time for lunch.

In the afternoon, explore Ghent: the view from St Michael's Bridge, the Graslei and Korenlei waterfront, the Gravensteen castle and St Bavo's Cathedral, home of the Ghent Altarpiece.

Your guide speaks English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch or Arabic. Water on board, door-to-door service.

Two of Belgium's most beautiful cities, at your own pace.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or address in Brussels
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional local guide and private chauffeur
Lunch
Optional canal cruise, Gravensteen castle, Ghent Altarpiece and museums
Gratuities for your guide and driver (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Free pickup from any hotel, address or train station in the 19 municipalities of Brussels-Capital, as well as Brussels Airport and the Port of Brussels. Please enter your pickup address when booking.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Minnewater Lake

    Begin at the romantic Minnewater, the 'Lake of Love', with its swans, willow trees and medieval lock gate, one of the most peaceful corners of Bruges.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

    Step into the tranquil Beguinage, a UNESCO-listed haven of white houses and quiet gardens founded in the 13th century, then stroll along Mariastraat.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Basilica of the Holy Blood

    Discover the Basilica of the Holy Blood, a jewel of Romanesque and Gothic architecture that guards a relic believed to hold drops of Christ's blood.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Burg Square

    Admire the Burg, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, home to the Gothic City Hall, one of the oldest in the Low Countries.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai

    From the Rozenhoedkaai, the most photographed spot in Bruges, enjoy an optional canal cruise through the 'Venice of the North', gliding under stone bridges past medieval facades (boat ticket not included).

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    St Michael's Bridge

    Arrive in Ghent on St Michael's Bridge, offering the most famous view of the city's three medieval towers and its historic waterfront.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Graslei and Korenlei

    Walk along the Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent's spectacular waterfront lined with medieval guild houses, the city's most photographed spot.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Gravensteen

    See the Gravensteen, the imposing 12th-century Castle of the Counts of Flanders, rising from the waters in the heart of the city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    St. Bavo's Cathedral

    End at St Bavo's Cathedral, home of the world-famous Ghent Altarpiece, 'The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb' by the Van Eyck brothers.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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