From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Small-Group Day Trip by Train with Optional Boat Ride
From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Small-Group Day Trip by Train with Optional Boat Ride
Duration: 9.5 hours (approx.)
9.5 hours (approx.)
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Explore Bruges and Ghent on this small-group day trip departing from Brussels, Belgium. This train journey offers an engaging way to experience two charming cities with optional boat rides for added enjoyment along the waterways of Flanders. The tour is designed as a convenient day excursion within reach of travelers starting their adventure in Brussels.
Explore Bruges and Ghent on this small-group day trip departing from Brussels, Belgium. This train journey offers an engaging way to experience two charming cities with optional boat rides for added enjoyment along the waterways of Flanders. The tour is designed as a convenient day excursion within reach of travelers starting their adventure in Brussels.
From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Small-Group Day Trip by Train with Optional Boat Ride offers a guided tour featuring walking segments in both cities. The itinerary includes free time for personal exploration without the need to plan routes.
This Full-day, Round-trip journey from Brussels features an Expert English-speaking guide leading you through key attractions of Bruges and Ghent within one day’s travel. It incorporates return rail transport and a small-group setting that encourages interaction with your guide.
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site in Bruges as it stretches from Begijnhof to Rozenhoedkaai, passing by Markt. Your expert guide will narrate tales of historic canals and guilds throughout this engaging walking tour.
In Ghent, you’ll follow a guided path through its medieval heart past landmarks like the Belfry and Saint Bavo Cathedral before taking in views along Graslei’s harborfront.
Admission to a full-day tour of both Bruges and Ghent
Round-trip train transfers from Brussels included
Boarding at the station opposite Brussels Central Station provided
Guided walking tours through Bruges and Ghent arranged
Free time allotted in both Bruges and Ghent for personal exploration
Expert English-speaking guide available throughout From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Small-Group Day Trip by Train with Optional Boat Ride (based on option selected)
Small group tour format ensures personalized attention during the trip
Boat tour included as part of the experience in Ghent
Midday Meal
Individual Costs
Cocoa Sampling
Tour group listening to a guide near a historic monument in Ghent city center, Belgium.
Discover Belgium's charming cities with our From Brussels: Bruges & Ghent Small-Group Day Trip by Train with Optional Boat Ride. This tour offers a delightful journey from Brussels to two of Europe’s most picturesque towns—Bruges and Ghent—all in one day. As you travel comfortably by train, an expert English-speaking guide will lead the way through both cities, ensuring every detail is covered.
Begin your adventure with round-trip rail transfers directly opposite Brussels Central Station, takeing you away to Bruges’ UNESCO World Heritage center. Here, explore iconic sites like Begijnhof and Rozenhoedkaai, while engaging stories about canals and guilds bring the city’s long history alive. After soaking in the beauty of Bruges with guided walking tours and ample free time for personal exploration, continue your journey to Ghent.
In Ghent, explore its medieval core past landmarks such as the Belfry and Saint Bavo Cathedral. Take a leisurely stroll along Graslei’s scenic harborfront during some of the scheduled free time in both cities, allowing you flexibility without any need for planning routes yourself. The small-group format fosters interaction with your guide who can answer all your questions.
Enhance this experience by upgrading to include an optional boat tour through Ghent's picturesque waterways. This scenic ride offers unique views and fresh photo opportunities beyond the walking paths, making it a memorable addition for those seeking more from their day trip.
Brugge canal with historic buildings and vibrant flowers along the water.
Stone bridge over Lake of Love with swans and tourists, near Begijnhof, Bruges, Belgium.
Tour group listening to a guide near a historic monument in Ghent city center, Belgium.
Brugge canal with historic buildings and vibrant flowers along the water.
Stone bridge over Lake of Love with swans and tourists, near Begijnhof, Bruges, Belgium.
Traveler enjoying scenic view on Naples train tour.
Packing and Restrictions
- Luggage, including large bags, is not permitted on this tour.
Tour restrictions do not allow pets to accompany participants.
Accessibility Details
This experience cannot accommodate wheelchairs or prams/strollers.
Important Information for Participants
- The order of the itinerary may be adjusted based on train schedules, operational needs, and local conditions. The tour can begin in either Bruges or Ghent; however, all planned visits and activities will still take place.
- Your guide will identify themselves by wearing Buendia Tours ID.
Arrive at the meeting point a few minutes early to ensure timely departure.
Graslei canal with historic buildings in Ghent city center, Belgium.
Group on a guided tour at Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Bruges, Belgium.
Traveler enjoying scenic view on Naples train tour.
Graslei canal with historic buildings in Ghent city center, Belgium.
Group on a guided tour at Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Bruges, Belgium.
Book your tour at least a day in advance during peak season to avoid sold-out sessions and ensure you secure your spot on this popular itinerary.
Pack light as large bags are not permitted; only carry essentials for the walking tours in Bruges and Ghent, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
Plan to start at either Bruges or Ghent based on train schedules, which may vary due to operations or local conditions, allowing flexibility in your day’s exploration.
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