Private 10-hour Tour to Ghent and Bruges from Brussels with Hotel Pick Up
Description
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!
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Pick up in the hotel and or place of choice
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
The tour guides in both Ghent and Bruges were excellent. I had to speak up to secured time to see Saint Baafs Lamb of God (separate paid admission but worth it!). Also ask when it will be opened-I almost missed seeing it in all its glory. Pictures do not do it justice! Rating was lowered 1 star because the transportation was late for all three pick ups - on a cold and rainy day. There was no water provided, which was tough considering the tight time table for the tour. There was also no time scheduled for lunch (not a big deal for me, but some may find it disappointing).
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