Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bargeplein (Katelijnparking), Bargeweg, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Our bus will drop us off at Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain what time they should return to the bus.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Minnewater Lake, Bruges 8000 Belgium

Our first stop will be Minnewater Lake, also known as the "Lake of Love". With the beautiful lake in the background, our guide will explain the history of Bruges, as well as the love story linked to this lake.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Begijnhof, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

The next stop on our tour will be the Beguinario. Founded in 1245, this place keeps the history of an incredible group of women.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chocolalino, Wollestraat 6, Bruges 8000 Belgium

In one of the few certified artisan chocolate shops, we will have the opportunity to taste artisan chocolates. Our guide will also tell us about the famous Bruges chocolate and give us some tips to distinguish handmade from industrial chocolate.

Duration: 8 minutes

Stop At: Walplein, Bruges 8000 Belgium

In this beautiful square, our guide will explain the history of the Bruges beer.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Stoofstraat, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Here our guide will teach us how to identify the original medieval houses.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Mariastraat 23, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

You will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos from the small bridge.

Stop At: Sint-Janshospitaal (Museum), Mariastraat 38, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

In front of the Old St. John Hospital, our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.

Duration: 8 minutes

Stop At: Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Mariastraat, Bruges 8000 Belgium

In front of the old Hospital of San Juan, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Virgin and Child created by Michelangelo that is found inside the church.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gruuthusemuseum, Dijver 17, Bruges 8000 Belgium

In front of Gruuthuse, we will meet the most famous and powerful family in Bruges between the 17th and 18th centuries.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St Bonifacius Bridge, Groeninge 6 Arentshof, Bruges 8000 Belgium

In one of the most charming places in Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. They will also have time to take photos.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rozenhoedkaai, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

In the most photographed place in Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Muelle de las rosas". You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Huidenvettersplein, Bruges 8000 Belgium

Our next stop is the Tanners Square, here we will learn how tanners worked in medieval Bruges.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Burg Square, Burg 15, Bruges 8000 Belgium

In this square we find the Gothic town hall, the old courthouse and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Markt, Markt, Bruges 8000 Belgium

The last point of our guided tour is the Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and also give you some tips on where to eat or what are the best shops to buy traditional chocolate. The guide will also remind you when and where you need to be to catch the bus to Ghent.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Bruges, Belgium

Free time, you will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time (depending on traffic and the rhythm of the group).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bargeplein (Katelijnparking), Bargeweg, 8000 Brugge, Belgium

Here awaits our guide and the bus. Transfer to Ghent.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bus Parking Dampoort, Kasteellaan 447, 9000 Gent, Belgium

We arrived in Ghent, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the center, where the guided tour will begin.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis), Botermarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium

We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Het Belfort van Gent, Sint-Baafsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium

Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium

You will discover the exterior and interior of the Cathedral of Ghent, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Saint Nicholas Church, Cataloniestraat 4 Korenmarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium

Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Masons' Guild Hall, Sint-Niklaasstraat 2, Ghent 9000 Belgium

In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.

Duration: 4 minutes

Stop At: Korenmarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium

In front of the church of Saint Nicholas, we find the Korenmarkt. In this place the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be will be explained.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium

On this bridge you can take some incredible photos. The history of the tower of the Church of San Miguel will also be explained here.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Graslei and Korenlei, Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium

We will follow the banks of the Lys river. We will get to know the buildings that surround the canal, such as the "grain house" or the current Marriott Hotel. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Great Butcher's Hall, Goudenleeuwplein 3, 9000 Gent, Belgium

The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Kleine Vismarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium

In front of the Meat House, we will make a small stop at a traditional street stall. Here the seller will tell us about the most famous sweet in Ghent, the cuberdon.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: St. Veerleplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium

The last point of our guided tour is the Sint-Veerleplein square. Here our guide will explain the history of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, it will give you some tips on where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you need to be to take the bus back to Brussels.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ghent, Belgium

Free time, you will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time (depends on the traffic and the pace of the group).

Duration: 1 hour