Brussels: Tour Bruges & Ghent with Christmas Market and Cruise
Description
Your adventure begins in Bruges with a guided walk through its charming cobblestone streets and historic Markt. Admire the city’s beautiful architecture, with the option to climb the iconic Belfry for panoramic views and insight into Bruges’ medieval past. Experience the magical atmosphere of Bruges during the festive season. Wander through the charming Christmas market, discover beautifully decorated squares and enjoy the warm, traditional Christmas spirit of this historic Belgian city. Next, relax on a comfortable coach ride to Ghent. Discover the city from a new perspective on a scenic canal cruise, passing historic buildings and landmarks such as Gravensteen Castle and Saint Bavo Cathedral, while your guide shares fascinating stories. After the cruise, enjoy free time to explore Ghent at your own pace—stroll along the Graslei and Korenlei quays, browse local shops, or visit museums, with recommendations from your guide to make the most of your visit.
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Itinerary
Our journey begins in Brussels where you'll meet our guide at our conveniently located departure point. From there, we'll board a comfortable coach that will serve as our transportation for the day. After a pleasant 1.5-hour drive, we'll arrive in the charming village of Bruges.
Meander through cobblestone streets, past ornate gabled houses, and along tranquil canals. A knowledgeable guide brings history to life as you explore iconic landmarks like the Belfry, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the enchanting Market Square. Discover hidden corners, hear captivating tales of the city's golden age, and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of this medieval gem. With every step, you'll fall deeper in love with Bruges' timeless beauty. After the tour, you have enough time to discover Bruges on your own.
Experience the magical atmosphere of Bruges during the festive season. Wander through the charming Christmas market, discover beautifully decorated squares and enjoy the warm, traditional Christmas spirit of this historic Belgian city.
Sit back and enjoy the scenic ride from Bruges to Ghent. Our comfortable coach will transport you between these two charming cities in approximately 45 minutes. This is your time to unwind, catch up on some rest, or simply admire the passing countryside.
Step into a living history book as we explore Ghent's captivating streets. Our expert guide will unlock the secrets of this enchanting city, from the iconic Castle of the Counts to the breathtaking St. Bavo Cathedral, home to the mystical Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. Marvel at the stunning skyline formed by the three towers and stroll along the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei.
Glide through Ghent's enchanting canals on a relaxing boat cruise. Admire the city's stunning skyline, historic buildings, and hidden gems from a unique perspective. This leisurely journey is the perfect way to unwind and soak up the atmosphere of this captivating city.
60-minutes drive back from Ghent to Brussels
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
Brilliant way of seeing it both cities in one day. May need to go back to Bruges later in the week Enjoyed the cruise in Gent Host David was very good
Very good organized trip and nice and moderately long stops. Very nice bus but unfortunately poor sound system so the guide heard poorly if you sat further back.
I was very much looking forward to this day trip. After looking at the many options, thought it would be the most bang for buck with what we were seeing, doing, and where we would be stopping. I received notification that the tour was cancelled the day before. It helped with planning something else given the timeframe (at least it wasn’t the day-of) and the operator provided the options to rebook on a different date or receive a full refund. Hopefully we’ll be back to try this again sometime.
A wonderful excursion. Sophia our guide was marvelous. The driver was great. Ghent and Bruge were great places.
We had a wonderful time. Ugo was a great guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and kind. This was a great way to see two very beautiful cities. My mother is older and uses a walker and although a bit tiring for her, we deeply enjoyed this tour.
Excellent all around. Our guide Ugo was amazing and knew so much. He was patient and organized. We had a lot of fun exploring both cities. The vehicle was new and comfortable.
This was a very pleasant trip, guide was great and well worth the money. The chocolate making was awesome and tasting some of these chocolates made me change how I felt about Belgium chocolates. Bruges was a awesome little town. Ghent we had the best waffles I ever had in my life.
Our guide Matteo was extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the history of the region Brugge and Ghent. He has a good sense of humour and also he interacted in a one on one situation, answering questions and articulating his responses clearly. I will highly recommend this tour
Non stop stunning views and good amount of time to explore on your own.
We were asked to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure, and if late, they will leave without us with no refunds. The van arrived 10 minutes late. I say van because it was a van not a luxury bus as described on the booking. Our tour director told me the bus that was arriving held 50 people, the “van” held 20 and we were 18. Obviously the equipment was downgraded due to small bookings. That wasn’t so bad except the van did not make for easy viewing as the windows didn’t go very high. If you sat anywhere except a window seat you couldn’t see anything. The director was describing cathedrals and other landmarks as we drove by and all I could see were their doors! The itinerary called for a direct trip to Bruges where we would spend the most time. Ding-ding-ding, wrong again! The itinerary was changed to start in Ghent whee we would spend the most time. When I booked the trip, I really didn’t care about seeing Ghent, now it had become the focus of the trip. Not good. On a positive note, the tour guide was exceptional. Not his fault things were changed.
