Brussels Exclusive: Full Day Visit to Ghent & Bruges - Uncover Flanders' Treasures

Uncover the treasures of Flanders on a full-day visit to Ghent and Bruges. Explore the canals, gothic buildings, and UNESCO World Heritage sites with a professional driver and tour guide. Customize your tour and enjoy optional boat trips in both cities.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Minnewaterbrug - What does minnewater mean? This is the Dutch name for the lake, which is made up of two Dutch words: minne, which means both “common” and “love”, and water, which means “water”. Thus, the most correct translation would mean translating the word minne as “common”, since these were the “common waters, community waters, everyone’s…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On-board WiFi
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees ( memling, Groeningen, Boat trip)
  • Lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

Embark on an immersive journey to Ghent and Bruges, guided by a skilled driver and an informed tour guide.
Our agenda is flexible, providing a base outline for your visit:
Your tour commences from your chosen location to Bruges, the renowned ‘Venice of the North,’ recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site. Revel in the enchanting canals and impressive…

Location
Minnewaterbrug
Minnewaterpark
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B6986ctaimees
Jul 8, 2025
Great day tour! - Both our driver and tour guide were exceptional. We learned about both cities while feeling comfortable and part of the culture.
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Nomad60698874136
Jun 26, 2025
Exploring Bruges and Gent - Our day trip to Bruges and Ghent was great. Everything felt smooth and personalized from start to finish. Our guide has a rich historical knowledge and was full of great details. The entire day flew by and we left with a deeper appreciation for Belgium’s rich culture. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a thoughtful, engaging way to explore two of Belgium’s most captivating cities.
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L5325gjdanielleh
May 27, 2025
An amazing introduction to Bruges and Ghent! - Our recent tour of Bruges and Ghent was a wonderful introduction to the charm and some of the vibrant history of Belgium. Bruges was picturesque and steeped in medieval history. Our guide Erik’s passion for storytelling made our day particularly enjoyable as he expertly highlighted some of the key historical facts of the places we visited and shared many of the local folklores as well. The transportation was very comfortable, allowing us to relax and enjoy the scenic Belgian countryside. Our lovely driver Samad was very accommodating, on time, and put us at ease with his safe driving, kind demeanor and excellent attitude. We greatly appreciated Erik’s ability to navigate around the larger tour groups so we could more fully enjoy iconic sights like the serene Lake of Love (Minnewater Lake), the Begijnhof (UNESCO world heritage site) and the busy market square with the impressive Belfry. Moving on to Ghent, we were grateful to have Erik at our side to give us an insider’s view of his home town. He helped us pick out some amazingly delicious local dishes for lunch (a fish soup, a rabbit stew and an excellent Trappist beer). After lunch we continued to explore Ghent—which was a lovely blend of medieval and Renaissance architecture and a more modern university town feel. It was wonderful to get to walk by the Castle of the Counts and to visit Saint Bavo Cathedral and see the alter piece "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by the Van Eyck brothers in person—photos do not do it justice. We were shocked at how quickly the day flew by and will definitely have to come back and spend more time exploring each city.
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Connector32881103010
Oct 20, 2024
Perfect Exploration of 2 Classic cities! - Mary(Mareke) was an awesome tour guide!! She was so knowledgeable about the 2 cities we wanted to visit! She was personable and accommodating! Lunch was yummy and the stop for chocolate was perfect!! What a wonderful day we had! Amine was a smooth and careful driver! Don’t miss this tour for a personal experience!
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B622phlucial
Sep 11, 2024
A really nice day! - We made a last-minute decision to go on this tour, and thankfully, the company accommodated our request. The next morning, we were off to the enchanting medieval town of Bruges an absolute gem! It turned out to be the best day we spent outside of Brussels. Highly recommended! Don't miss the Groeninge museum. Our guide, Mariane, and driver, Amit, were fantastic!
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Sarahemaunella
Sep 7, 2024
👍👍👍👍 - Damian's enthusiasm and positive attitude truly stood out. His excitement for the city's history was both admirable and contagious, enhancing the tour experience. Even on his birthday, he stayed upbeat and helpful, making sure everyone felt confident and encouraged to ask questions. I'd gladly tour with Damian again.
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Mimoun
Sep 2, 2024
One of my best guided tours !!! - I was thoroughly impressed with the organization and the detailed information provided throughout the tour. The car was impeccably clean inside and out, with readily available bottled water. Our driver, Amine, was extremely courteous and professional. The guide also displayed a highly professional, communicative, and engaging attitude. The duration of the guided tour was perfect, allowing us to explore various historical sites and admire the city’s stunning architecture. A highlight was visiting the different chocolate shops! The transitions between different points of interest and the accompanying information were seamless and insightful. Overall, I highly recommend this tour, especially with this company.
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Mohammedai2016zm
Aug 31, 2024
Wonderful experience - We had an incredible private tour! Our guide,Fabiane, was both friendly and knowledgeable. The private nature of the tour allowed us to customize our itinerary and explore at our own pace. Both cities were stunning, and learning about their historical significance and cultural richness truly enhanced the experience. I recommend 100% !
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Commercial_com
Aug 31, 2024
memorable day! - We had a fantastic day with Mark as our tour guide. His sense of humor and wit made the experience enjoyable, and his knowledge and personable nature were impressive. Everything went smoothly, and the comfortable car added to our enjoyment. I highly recommend this tour, especially if Mark is your guide. Thank you for a memorable day!
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G7587guismailb
Aug 8, 2024
An amazing experience - We had a wonderful time on our tour, and both the driver and tour guide were fantastic. Bruges and Ghent were stunning, and the guide did a great job of connecting the buildings and historical figures to their historical context. The entire experience was smooth and effortless, which was exactly what we were hoping for with a private tour. Many thanks to Amine and Frank.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).