Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities - from Brussels

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Duration:10 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Brussels, Belgium

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Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! We take you to Ghent. We visit Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the world-famous Mystic Lamb painting (optional) and walk along the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, the picturesque medieval harbor and many more highlights.
In Bruges, after lunch you enjoy the view of the peaceful Lake of Love and the picturesque Beguinage. Your guide will explain the stories and secrets behind the city’s history from the Viking period until the end of the Middle Ages. You see literally ‘all’ highlights of Bruges: the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfry tower, our Lady’s Church, Saint John’s hospital etc. You even have the option to enjoy a pleasant boat trip along the narrow canals, entirely organized by your guide.
Do not forget your comfortable shoes to brave the cobbled streets!

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The 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city centre of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.
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A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river.
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The Saint Bavo Cathedral an 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. It is the seat of the diocese of Ghent, is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and contains the well-known Ghent Altarpiece.
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The current castle dates to 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory.
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St. Nicholas' Church is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in Ghent, Belgium. Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church.
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The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bruges, Belgium. The church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace.
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The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 115.6 metres in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.
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The Bruges City Hall is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located in Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges.
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The famous area is called the "Lake of Love" and" Lovers bridge" . It’s a romantic place to be with someone you love! An amazing location within the confines of the city.
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The Burg Square is the political center of Bruges. It is a lovely place where architecture lovers can enjoy the amazing mix of beautiful buildings.
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The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde is the only preserved beguinage in the Belgian city of Bruges. There are no more Beguines living there, but since 1927 it functions as a convent for Benedictines, founded by canon Hoornaert.
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There will be time for an optional but unforgettable canal tour.

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Posted By : Shailendra_S
Both Ghent and Bruges are historical and architectural gems. Steeped in history and boasting some fascinating buildings from 13th to 17th centuries, both places are a must visit. The short canal cruise in Bruges delivers every cent of the 15 euros charged.
The Keolis travel company, however, needs to improve it's driver staff who frequently violated lane discipline on the highways and merrily used the mobile phone while driving. The bus was very good and had a toilet but it was not available to the passengers. We experienced this denial even on our Madurodam, Delft and Rotterdam trip a day earlier.
The driver, Florentine, even reserved front row seats for his friends, denying the same to the early birds.
The tour-guide, Albert Casasin, was extremely experienced, very knowledgeable and cared for all passengers with motherly concern. His narration was punctuated with wit and humour.
A highly recommended tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 10:57:16

Posted By : Sonal_K
Albert (guide) and Florentine (driver) were great. The tour was planned very well. There were enough breaks and free time given to rest and eat. It didn’t feel like at the end of the day we walked 14k steps.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 03:31:31

Posted By : Nadia_I
Great tour, specially when you’re short of time. David was a great guide, with good tips, made the experience a good one. He facilitated our boat ride which was also great. Definitely recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 15:37:55

Posted By : Nomar_B
Great sites and historical details. Andrea was very knowledgeable of the history and other information about the places. As an extra, She gave us some suggestions for popular spots in Brussels.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 17:21:14

Posted By : Anthonette_R
Our driver Daniel was excellent made us feel very safe. Our guide Josephine was wonderful she had to do the tour in both French and English and she was very inclusive. She was considerate of everyone’s needs. My husband is 87 and though he’s very fit he can’t walk fast and needs to rest when we were standing listening to explanations. Thank you Josephine for the added French lesson.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 03:23:50

Posted By : Aditi_S
I enjoyed my time visiting Bruges and Ghent. Our tour guide, Ariane, was very well informed and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 23:10:31

Posted By : Sina_S
Great experience, and a fantastic day trip to two magnificent cities. Our tour guide “Arian” was a great host, she explained everything in detail. Very satisfied with the trip, 100% recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 12:53:31

Posted By : Bluejay764
We only had 2 days in Belgium and decided to do this tour on a whim, and we are so glad we did! The meeting point and check-in were straightforward; everything went smoothly and was well-organized. We opted for the Spanish-English option, but there were too many Spanish speakers, so we were transferred to the English-French tour, which was even better since we understand both languages.

As soon as the bus started (a nice, clean, spacious coach), we received knowledgeable information about Belgium and its history. Our guide, Nico, was super funny and knowledgeable, making the experience incredibly enjoyable.

First, we headed to Ghent, which is the most beautiful city ever. The pictures don't do it justice, and we were surprised at how calm and quiet it was. We had ample time to explore the shops and had the best hot chocolate ever near the meet-up point. The locals were super friendly and warm.

Next, we went to Bruges, which was also pretty but a lot busier than Ghent. Everything was beautiful to look at, and the views were amazing. We took the guide's advice and went to Vivaldi, which was, yes, a tourist trap (it was in the city center near all the tourist attractions, so it was expected). However, we got our food extremely quickly, and the carbonnade flamande (a local dish) was quite tasty. Also, we had our first beers here, and they were fantastic. Previously, we hadn't liked the taste of beer but were told it was different here, so we gave it a try. We 1000% recommend it! The cherry beer at Vivaldi was very good, almost wine-like. The chocolate shops here are just as good, and we bought plenty of souvenirs.

We opted for the boat tour but were disappointed as it had started pouring, and the views were blocked by umbrellas. However, we can only imagine how cool it would have been if it were sunny. Nico made this such an amazing experience and made us want to come back and do the tour again. We will definitely come back to Belgium and do other tours they offer.

10000% recommend if you're short on time and want to explore more of Belgium!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 09:22:33

Posted By : Mirtillaaaa
Stupenda !!!
Curatissima e magica. Di sera è ancora più incantevole . Il sole tramonta tardi . Molti locali e ristoranti chiudono prestissimo quindi se volete cenare dovete farlo presto
Il parco è favoloso
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 07:50:52

Posted By : Thomas_J
The guide provided useful information regarding both destinations and the areas in between. The timing of the excursion was delayed due to traffic and a bus accident but alternate arrangements were made promptly.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 02:27:13