Ghent and Bruges Day Trip from Brussels

From€45
10 minutes – 30 minutes
Brussels, Belgium

About this activity

Experience the charm of Ghent and Bruges on a guided day trip from Brussels, featuring medieval architecture, picturesque canals, and vibrant street art.

Highlights

  • Explore Ghent's medieval architecture
  • Visit Bruges' Belfry Tower
  • Stroll along Bruges' picturesque canals
  • Discover Ghent's vibrant street art scene
  • Enjoy free time in both cities

Full description

Discover the enchanting cities of Ghent and Bruges on this guided day trip from Brussels. Wander through Ghent's medieval streets, admire its impressive architecture, and explore its vibrant street art scene. In Bruges, climb the Belfry Tower for panoramic views, stroll along the picturesque canals, and immerse yourself in the city's rich history. With free time in both cities, you can indulge in local cuisine, shop for souvenirs, or simply soak in the unique atmosphere of these Belgian gems.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from Brussels
  • Guided tours of Ghent and Bruges
  • Free time to explore both cities
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
  • Confirm your booking details and contact information
  • Be aware of the meeting point and departure time

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
  • Bring a camera to capture the scenic beauty
  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Access to the Mystic Lamb at St Bavo's Cathedral is not possible on Sundays
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English, Spanish and/or French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour
  • Please note that we cannot accomodate latecomers

Traveler reviews

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Lots of driving. Very...

Lots of driving. Very brief overview of lots of places, nothing in depth anywhere. The tour just skimmed the surface. Lots to absorb.

Clara_MSep 28, 2026VIATOR

Ghent was great, Bruges not so much

Bus was great, it had USB charging cables available. Driver was great. Our guide Juliana was excellent - professional, articulate and friendly. Tour was covered in English and Spanish but that Juliana managed both seamlessly. Ghent: amazing and worth every minute. The operator had us use radios with headphones during the Ghent leg of the trip which was very useful. Bruges: over-crowded tourist trap. Too large in size to explore in the span of an afternoon. Guides from the city had to take us around instead of our tour operator’s guide - ours was nowhere as good as Juliana. Boat ride on the canal was overrated and not worth the 15 euro additional fee in my opinion.

Aneesh_MSep 20, 2026VIATOR

Essential excursion

Highly recommended. Very complete and entertaining excursion. Their guide Juliana was spectacular, very attentive, and with many recommendations that were appreciated.

Pilar_ASep 20, 2026VIATOR

Exceptional

Above all our English speaking guide Colin was above all very knowledgeable with huge sense of humour !! Well done Colin

Anna_ASep 20, 2026VIATOR

Ghent is nice but...

Ghent is nice but Bruges is super great, what a landscape. Small note: the guide did not check if all the people in his group were still with him. We lost him once.

Claude_PSep 20, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Access to the Mystic Lamb at St Bavo's Cathedral is not possible on Sundays Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Our guides are pleased to guide the tours in English, Spanish and/or French depending on the language need of our guests on the tour Please note that we cannot accomodate latecomers