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

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

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Brussels, Brussels

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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.
Do not forget your comfortable shoes to brave the cobbled streets!

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Professional multilingual guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pick up & drop-off

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 3
CHILD: Age: 4 - 12
YOUTH: Age: 13 - 25
ADULT: Age: 26 - 64
SENIOR: Age: 65 - 99

Additional Info

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Graslei and Korenlei

A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river.

• Admission Ticket Free

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Gravensteen

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Saint Nicholas Church

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of the Holy Blood

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stadhuis

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minnewater Lake

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Burg Square

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.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic Centre of Brugge

There will be time for an optional but unforgettable canal tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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