Excursion to Bruges and Ghent with guided tours by bus from Brussels
by Buendía
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€108Overview
This excursion begins with a bus departure from Brussels to Bruges, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, the group is dropped off at Bargeplein, where there is a 10-minute break to use the restroom before the walking tour starts. The guided tour of Bruges includes stops at Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, Walplein square, Boniface Bridge, Old St. John Hospital, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk church, Gruuthusemuseum, Burg Square, Huidenvettersplein (Tanners Square), and the Grote Markt. At Chocolalino, a certified artisan chocolate shop, participants can taste artisan chocolates and learn about Bruges chocolate traditions. The guided walking tour includes explanations of historical and architectural details, as well as several photo opportunities. After the guided tour, there is about 1.5 hours of free time in Bruges to explore independently. The group then reunites for a bus transfer to Ghent, which takes around 45 minutes. In Ghent, the walking tour begins at the Town Hall and continues to Het Belfort van Gent (the Belfry), St. Bavo's Cathedral, Esglesia de Sant Nicolau, the Masons' Guild Hall, Korenmarkt, St Michael's Bridge, Graslei and Korenlei canals, the Meat House, and St. Veerleplein square. The guide provides information about architectural styles, local history, and legends at each stop. There is a brief stop at a street stall to learn about the local sweet called cuberdon. After the guided tour, participants have approximately 1.5 hours of free time to explore Ghent on their own. The return bus ride to Brussels concludes the approximately 10.5-hour excursion. The trip includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach and a professional Spanish-speaking guide. Due to local regulations in Bruges, the guide may use radio guides requiring headphones; participants can bring their own or rent them for a small fee. Food, drinks, and hotel pickup are not included. The guide also provides recommendations for dining and shopping in both cities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bargeplein
The bus drops off the group at Bargeplein. There is a 10-minute break to use the bathroom while the guide gives instructions on the return time to the bus.
15 min
Minnewater Lake
The first stop is Minnewater Lake, known as the "Lake of Love." The guide explains the history of Bruges and the love story associated with the lake.
5 min
Beguinage
The group visits the Beguinage, founded in 1245, where the guide shares the history of the women who lived there.
10 min
Medieval Houses
At this stop, the guide explains how to recognize the original medieval houses in Bruges.
5 min
Walplein
The tour continues to Walplein square, where the guide discusses the history of beer in Bruges.
5 min
Boniface Bridge
At Boniface Bridge, one of the most picturesque spots in Bruges, the guide recounts the legend of the bridge and allows time for photos.
5 min
Small Bridge Photo Stop
Participants have the opportunity to take photos from a nearby small bridge.
Old St. John Hospital
In front of the Old St. John Hospital, the guide explains how the medieval Bruges health system functioned.
8 min
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Outside the Church of Our Lady, the guide describes the white marble Virgin and Child sculpture by Michelangelo located inside.
5 min
Gruuthusemuseum
At Gruuthusemuseum, the guide introduces the powerful Gruuthuse family who were influential in Bruges during the 17th and 18th centuries.
5 min
Burg Square
Burg Square features the Gothic town hall, former courthouse, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood, all explained by the guide.
10 min
Muelle de las Rosas
At the most photographed spot in Bruges, the guide shares the history of the "Muelle de las rosas" and time is given for photos.
5 min
Huidenvettersplein
The tour stops at Tanners Square, where the guide explains the medieval tanning profession.
5 min
The Markt
The final stop of the Bruges walking tour is Grote Markt. The guide describes the buildings around the square and offers tips on local food and chocolate shops. The meeting time and place for the bus departure to Ghent are also reviewed.
20 min
Chocolalino
At Chocolalino, a certified artisan chocolate shop, participants can taste chocolates and learn how to tell handmade from industrial chocolate.
8 min
Bruges Free Time
The group has about 1.5 hours of free time to explore Bruges independently, depending on traffic and group pace.
60 min
Bus Transfer to Ghent
The guide and bus meet the group for the transfer to Ghent.
10 min
Ghent
Arrival in Ghent, a well-preserved medieval city, followed by a walk to the city center where the guided tour begins.
5 min
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
The guided tour starts in front of the Town Hall with an explanation of its different architectural styles.
5 min
Het Belfort van Gent
The guide discusses the iconic Belfry tower and the legend of the dragon on top.
10 min
St. Bavo's Cathedral
The tour visits the exterior and interior of St. Bavo's Cathedral, home to the famous Van Eyck brothers’ painting "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb."
25 min
Esglesia de Sant Nicolau
The guide mentions that Belgian churches like this one host concerts and other events.
3 min
Masons' Guild Hall
In front of the masons' guild house facade, the guide explains the function and unique features of guild houses.
4 min
Korenmarkt
At Korenmarkt square, the guide tells the history of the former post office building located there.
5 min
St Michael's Bridge
On St Michael's Bridge, the guide explains the history of the Church of San Miguel's tower and allows time for photos.
7 min
+ 5 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Excursion to Bruges and Ghent with guided tours by bus from Brussels
by Buendía
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€108Overview
This excursion begins with a bus departure from Brussels to Bruges, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, the group is dropped off at Bargeplein, where there is a 10-minute break to use the restroom before the walking tour starts. The guided tour of Bruges includes stops at Minnewater Lake, the Beguinage, Walplein square, Boniface Bridge, Old St. John Hospital, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk church, Gruuthusemuseum, Burg Square, Huidenvettersplein (Tanners Square), and the Grote Markt. At Chocolalino, a certified artisan chocolate shop, participants can taste artisan chocolates and learn about Bruges chocolate traditions. The guided walking tour includes explanations of historical and architectural details, as well as several photo opportunities. After the guided tour, there is about 1.5 hours of free time in Bruges to explore independently. The group then reunites for a bus transfer to Ghent, which takes around 45 minutes. In Ghent, the walking tour begins at the Town Hall and continues to Het Belfort van Gent (the Belfry), St. Bavo's Cathedral, Esglesia de Sant Nicolau, the Masons' Guild Hall, Korenmarkt, St Michael's Bridge, Graslei and Korenlei canals, the Meat House, and St. Veerleplein square. The guide provides information about architectural styles, local history, and legends at each stop. There is a brief stop at a street stall to learn about the local sweet called cuberdon. After the guided tour, participants have approximately 1.5 hours of free time to explore Ghent on their own. The return bus ride to Brussels concludes the approximately 10.5-hour excursion. The trip includes round-trip transportation by air-conditioned coach and a professional Spanish-speaking guide. Due to local regulations in Bruges, the guide may use radio guides requiring headphones; participants can bring their own or rent them for a small fee. Food, drinks, and hotel pickup are not included. The guide also provides recommendations for dining and shopping in both cities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bargeplein
The bus drops off the group at Bargeplein. There is a 10-minute break to use the bathroom while the guide gives instructions on the return time to the bus.
15 min
Minnewater Lake
The first stop is Minnewater Lake, known as the "Lake of Love." The guide explains the history of Bruges and the love story associated with the lake.
5 min
Beguinage
The group visits the Beguinage, founded in 1245, where the guide shares the history of the women who lived there.
10 min
Medieval Houses
At this stop, the guide explains how to recognize the original medieval houses in Bruges.
5 min
Walplein
The tour continues to Walplein square, where the guide discusses the history of beer in Bruges.
5 min
Boniface Bridge
At Boniface Bridge, one of the most picturesque spots in Bruges, the guide recounts the legend of the bridge and allows time for photos.
5 min
Small Bridge Photo Stop
Participants have the opportunity to take photos from a nearby small bridge.
Old St. John Hospital
In front of the Old St. John Hospital, the guide explains how the medieval Bruges health system functioned.
8 min
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Outside the Church of Our Lady, the guide describes the white marble Virgin and Child sculpture by Michelangelo located inside.
5 min
Gruuthusemuseum
At Gruuthusemuseum, the guide introduces the powerful Gruuthuse family who were influential in Bruges during the 17th and 18th centuries.
5 min
Burg Square
Burg Square features the Gothic town hall, former courthouse, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood, all explained by the guide.
10 min
Muelle de las Rosas
At the most photographed spot in Bruges, the guide shares the history of the "Muelle de las rosas" and time is given for photos.
5 min
Huidenvettersplein
The tour stops at Tanners Square, where the guide explains the medieval tanning profession.
5 min
The Markt
The final stop of the Bruges walking tour is Grote Markt. The guide describes the buildings around the square and offers tips on local food and chocolate shops. The meeting time and place for the bus departure to Ghent are also reviewed.
20 min
Chocolalino
At Chocolalino, a certified artisan chocolate shop, participants can taste chocolates and learn how to tell handmade from industrial chocolate.
8 min
Bruges Free Time
The group has about 1.5 hours of free time to explore Bruges independently, depending on traffic and group pace.
60 min
Bus Transfer to Ghent
The guide and bus meet the group for the transfer to Ghent.
10 min
Ghent
Arrival in Ghent, a well-preserved medieval city, followed by a walk to the city center where the guided tour begins.
5 min
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
The guided tour starts in front of the Town Hall with an explanation of its different architectural styles.
5 min
Het Belfort van Gent
The guide discusses the iconic Belfry tower and the legend of the dragon on top.
10 min
St. Bavo's Cathedral
The tour visits the exterior and interior of St. Bavo's Cathedral, home to the famous Van Eyck brothers’ painting "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb."
25 min
Esglesia de Sant Nicolau
The guide mentions that Belgian churches like this one host concerts and other events.
3 min
Masons' Guild Hall
In front of the masons' guild house facade, the guide explains the function and unique features of guild houses.
4 min
Korenmarkt
At Korenmarkt square, the guide tells the history of the former post office building located there.
5 min
St Michael's Bridge
On St Michael's Bridge, the guide explains the history of the Church of San Miguel's tower and allows time for photos.
7 min
+ 5 more places this tour can include
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.