Bruges and Ghent are two charming, small towns in Belgium, each just a short train ride away from Brussels. In a perfect world, Bruges and Ghent each deserve their own day for exploring. However, if you are short on time, you can visit Bruges and Ghent in one day.
We visited Bruges and Ghent in one day from Brussels. It’s a long, busy day, but we loved it. For the best experience, you need to get an early start. Bruges, the more popular of these two towns, tends to get very crowded midday. To avoid spending your valuable time in line, get to Bruges in the morning.
On this day trip, you can stroll fairytale streets, dine on waffles and chocolate, take in the view from two belfries, go on a canal cruise, and visit an ancient castle. Here is our exact itinerary through Bruges and Ghent. Enjoy!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private oficial tour guide for 3 hours in Bruges
✔ Private tour
✔ Taxes
✔ Private vehicle with chauffeur for 10 hours
✔ Private oficial tour guide for 2 hours in Ghent
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Entrance fees
Pickup Locations
1. Bedford Hotel & Congress Centre
2. Hotel The Moon
3. Hotel Le Plaza
4. Hotel Hubert - Grand Place
5. Astrid Centre Hotel
6. Le Dome Hotel
7. Hilton Brussels Grand Place
8. Hotel Noga Brussels
9. Hotel des Eperonniers
10. Novotel Brussels Off Grand Place Hotel
11. Hotel Saint Nicolas
12. Hotel Cafe Pacific
13. Hotel City Center
14. easyHotel Brussels City Centre
15. The Dominican, Brussels
16. Hotel Orts
17. Hotel Saint-Gery
18. NH Collection Brussels Centre
19. Manhattan Hotel
20. Maison Du Dragon
Additional Info: Pick up in the hotel and or place of choice
Itinerary
1
Basilica of the Holy Blood
The Basilica of the Holy Blood (Heilig-Bloedbasiliek) presides over the central plaza known as the Burg or Burg Square. The church is famous for the crystal vial kept inside that is reputed to contain a drop of Christ's blood brought back from the Holy Land by Dietrich of Alsace in 1149 on his return from the Second Crusade. Each year in May, this sacred relic is carried through the streets of Bruges in the Procession of the Holy Blood.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
The Markt
At the very heart of the city is the Markt; Bruges' bustling main square, surrounded on all sides by fine buildings from a variety of different periods. The eastern side is dominated by the Neo-Gothic Provinciaal Hof building which dates from 1887 and is the seat of the West-Vlaanderen provincial government. On the western side, occupying the left-hand corner, is the attractive brick 15th Century Huis Bouchoute.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
St. Bavo's Cathedral
St. Bavo's Cathedral in Gent Belgium (Ghent) is one of the city's most important sites. The cathedral is home to a number of world-famous paintings including Ruben's "The Conversion of St. Bavo" and the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by the Van Eyck brothers.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Ghent University Botanical Garden
The University of Ghent (Universiteit Ghent) is a prestigious university in Gent Belgium (Ghent). The campus is scattered across the south side of the city. For further information on Ghent University, please visit the official university website.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• SAFE COVID-19 SAFE
