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Ghent in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Ghent lets you savour the city and add Bruges. This 2-day itinerary covers the old town and tastings on day one and a Bruges day trip on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old Town & canals
  2. 2Chocolate & beer
  3. 3Day 2: Bruges
  4. 4Flemish evenings

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town and castle, take a boat trip and taste chocolate and beer.

Day 2: Bruges

Day trip to fairy-tale Bruges and its canals and Belfry.

Evenings: Flemish food

Enjoy waterzooi, frites and Belgian beer.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ghent — prices per person.

Beste Brugge Cruise-vriendelijke Tour inclusief Canal Boat Ride
Bruges
Beste Brugge Cruise-vriendelijke Tour inclusief Canal Boat Ride
4.5(38)·6 uur
vanaf$64/ persoon
via Viator
De Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Gent Centrum
Ghent
De Waffles 'n Beer Workshop in Gent Centrum
4.9(82)·2 uur
vanaf$69/ persoon
via Viator
Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brugge
Bruges
Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brugge
4.8(725)·3 uur
vanaf$68/ persoon
via Viator

Ghent in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Ghent?
Two days lets you savour Ghent — the old town, castle, a boat trip and tastings on day one — and take a day trip to fairy-tale Bruges on day two, a great Flanders combination.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Ghent?
The Gravensteen castle, St Bavo’s and the Ghent Altarpiece, a canal boat trip, chocolate and beer tastings, and a day trip to Bruges.
Should I visit both Ghent and Bruges?
Yes — Ghent is grander and livelier, Bruges more picture-perfect, and they’re just 25–30 minutes apart by train, so seeing both is the ideal way to experience Flanders.

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