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Excursion to Bruges and Ghent by bus from Brussels

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10 Hours 30 Minutes Mobile ticket Offered in: Spanish
Overview

Visit Bruges and Ghent in one day, which is more beautiful? They are the two jewels of Belgium and a must-see for any traveler. If you only have one day and you can't decide, we offer you an alternative. You will learn from the hand of a guide of Spanish origin, the key points of each city.
Booking the tour to Bruges and Ghent is the best way to visit the cities. For a price very similar to if you go for free by public transport, you will do a tour with a Spanish guide in a small group and transport in high-end coaches.

What's Included
  1. Guided tour in Ghent
  2. Guided tour in Bruges
  3. Recommendations from cities
  4. Professional guide in Spanish
  5. Round trip by air-conditioned bus
  1. Pick up and return to the hotel.
  2. Food and drink
  3. Due to the Bruges tourist regulation, the service is sometimes provided using radios with headphones
  4. Customers can use their headphones, if they don't have them, we offer headphones for only €1
Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

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In Place Carrefour de l'Europe under the columns of the main entrance to the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will carry Buendia Tours ID.

Start time

08:30 AM

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minnewater Lake

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.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Walplein

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

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Bonifacius Bridge

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.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

• Admission Ticket Free

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

8 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

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.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gruuthusemuseum

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

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Burg Square

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

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Huidenvettersplein

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

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Markt

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.

20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chocolalino

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.

8 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

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

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ghent

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

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

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

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

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

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

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".

25 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas Church

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

3 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Masons' Guild Hall

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

4 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Korenmarkt

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.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Michael's Bridge

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.

7 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Graslei and Korenlei

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.

10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

7 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

3 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Veerleplein

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.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info
  1. Public transportation options are available nearby
  2. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  3. Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  4. Groups of more than 24 people must wear headphones, you can buy them for € 1 a pair directly from our guides
  1. You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
  2. Our guides have in mind the best for clients; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and takes about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
  3. Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat.

Operated by Buendía

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  1. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
  2. Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  3. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  4. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  5. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Product code: 6877SPBRUGESGHENT

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