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Bruges Day Trips

Experience the fairy-tale charm of medieval Flanders with a seamless day trip from Brussels to Bruges, where cobblestone streets and swan-filled canals await. Enhance your journey with an optional stop in historic Ghent or a scenic boat ride through the 'Venice of the North' for the ultimate Belgian adventure.
Bruges Day Trips
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.
Graslei canal with historic buildings in Ghent city center, Belgium.
Group on a guided tour at Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Bruges, Belgium.
Bicycle parked along a canal in the historic center of Bruges with traditional buildings.
Gruuthuse Museum building with tourists in Bruges, Belgium.
Scenic canal in Bruges, Belgium with Church of Our Lady in the background.
Train at Brussels Noord Railway Station platform, heading to Ghent, Belgium.
Interior view of Saint Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium, showcasing its vaulted ceilings and ornate altar.
Boating on the Leie River in Ghent with historic buildings and clock tower in view.
Colorful historic buildings and people in Market Square, Bruges.
Canal boat passing historic buildings in the old town of Ghent, Belgium.
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9 hr 30 min
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  • Enjoy a guide-led day trip by train with walking tours in Bruges and Ghent, plus free time so you see more without planning routes.

  • With this efficient two-city itinerary, cover key sights in one day with return rail travel and a small-group format that allows you to ask questions.

  • Bruges’ UNESCO center unfolds from Begijnhof to Rozenhoedkaai and Markt, with stories that bring canals and guilds to life.

  • In Ghent, trace the medieval core past the Belfry and Saint Bavo Cathedral, then pause along Graslei’s harborfront.

  • Upgrade to include a scenic canal boat ride for waterside views and fresh photo angles beyond the walking route.

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  • Enjoy a guide-led day trip by train with walking tours in Bruges and Ghent, plus free time so you see more without planning routes.

  • With this efficient two-city itinerary, cover key sights in one day with return rail travel and a small-group format that allows you to ask questions.

  • Bruges’ UNESCO center unfolds from Begijnhof to Rozenhoedkaai and Markt, with stories that bring canals and guilds to life.

  • In Ghent, trace the medieval core past the Belfry and Saint Bavo Cathedral, then pause along Graslei’s harborfront.

  • Upgrade to include a scenic canal boat ride for waterside views and fresh photo angles beyond the walking route.

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€58
Couple admiring the historic architecture of Bruges City Hall.
Tour group with guide holding sign in Bruges street.
Bicycle parked along a canal in the historic center of Bruges with traditional buildings.
Boat ride on the Groenerei canal in Bruges with historic buildings and bridge.
Coach for Antwerp and Ghent full-day guided tour parked on a tree-lined road.
Minnewater Lake with historic building in Bruges, Belgium.
Canal view in Bruges historic center with Belfry of Bruges in the background.
Minnewater Lake in Bruges, Belgium, with historic buildings and trees reflected in the water.
Boats moored along Coupure canal in Bruges with brick buildings and bare trees.
Canal boat tour with tourists passing under a stone bridge in Bruges, Belgium.
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9 hr 30 min
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  • Get coach transfers from Brussels and an English-speaking guide on this full-day guided tour to Bruges.

  • Enjoy a guided city walk, saving you planning and free time to explore on your own, with free time for lunch, chocolate tasting, or lace shopping.

  • Trace canals and cobbled lanes through the UNESCO-listed center, from Minnewaterpark to the Begijnhof and the storied Dijver waterfront.

  • See Market Square and Castle Square, then wander to Rozenhoedkaai and the Church of Our Lady for postcard views and local snapshots.

  • Upgrade to include a classic canal boat tour and see Bruges from the water, gliding past gabled houses and bridges with live guide commentary.

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  • Get coach transfers from Brussels and an English-speaking guide on this full-day guided tour to Bruges.

  • Enjoy a guided city walk, saving you planning and free time to explore on your own, with free time for lunch, chocolate tasting, or lace shopping.

  • Trace canals and cobbled lanes through the UNESCO-listed center, from Minnewaterpark to the Begijnhof and the storied Dijver waterfront.

  • See Market Square and Castle Square, then wander to Rozenhoedkaai and the Church of Our Lady for postcard views and local snapshots.

  • Upgrade to include a classic canal boat tour and see Bruges from the water, gliding past gabled houses and bridges with live guide commentary.

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€47
Boat tour on a canal in Bruges city center, Belgium, with historic buildings and church tower.
Guests posing for a photo by the canals in Bruges, with historic buildings in the background.
Outdoor cafes and historical buildings at the Markt in Bruges, Belgium, with the Belfry tower.
Assorted chocolates displayed at a renowned chocolatier in Bruges, featuring a variety of truffles and pralines.
Tourist boat on River Leie at Graslei quay, Ghent, Belgium, with historic buildings.
Roundtrip AC coach with Amsterdam tour branding and scenic imagery.
Rozenhoedkaai canal view with Belfry of Bruges tower in the background, Bruges, Belgium.
People relaxing by the canals in Korenlei, Ghent, Belgium, with historic buildings in the background.
Scenic canal with boat and historic buildings in Bruges, Belgium.
Historic buildings and Belfry of Bruges along Rozenhoedkaai canal in Bruges, Belgium.
Boniface Bridge over canal in Bruges historic city center, Belgium, with people walking nearby.
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10 hr
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  • Take a full-day guided tour from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges and discover two of Belgium’s most charming cities in one day.

  • Follow a guide through Bruges’ cobblestone streets, admire the architecture at the Markt, and climb the Belfry for panoramic views of the city’s skyline.

  • Treat your senses with a visit to a famous Bruges chocolatier, watch chocolate-making demonstrations, and sample delicious treats.

  • Glide through Ghent on a scenic canal cruise, taking in historic buildings, hidden spots, and landmarks such as Gravensteen Castle and Saint Bavo Cathedral.

  • Want more? Upgrade your experience with a ticket to Belgium Beer World to discover Belgian beer culture and admire stunning Art Nouveau architecture.

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  • Take a full-day guided tour from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges and discover two of Belgium’s most charming cities in one day.

  • Follow a guide through Bruges’ cobblestone streets, admire the architecture at the Markt, and climb the Belfry for panoramic views of the city’s skyline.

  • Treat your senses with a visit to a famous Bruges chocolatier, watch chocolate-making demonstrations, and sample delicious treats.

  • Glide through Ghent on a scenic canal cruise, taking in historic buildings, hidden spots, and landmarks such as Gravensteen Castle and Saint Bavo Cathedral.

  • Want more? Upgrade your experience with a ticket to Belgium Beer World to discover Belgian beer culture and admire stunning Art Nouveau architecture.

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€89
Group on a guided tour at Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Bruges, Belgium.
Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde courtyard with historic white buildings in Bruges, Belgium.
Tour group listening to a guide near a historic monument in Ghent city center, Belgium.
St. Michael's Bridge in Ghent with historic buildings and canal view.
Coach for Antwerp and Ghent full-day guided tour parked on a tree-lined road.
Tourists gathered in Sint-Baafsplein, Ghent, with the Belfry of Ghent in the background.
Scenic canal in Bruges, Belgium with Church of Our Lady in the background.
Historic gabled buildings and outdoor cafes at Markt, Market Square in Bruges.
Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent, Belgium, with surrounding cityscape.
Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, Belgium, with stone walls and flags flying.
Burg Square with Town Hall, Basilica of the Holy Blood, and Belfort Tower, Bruges, Belgium.
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10 hr 30 min
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  • See the best of Bruges and Ghent in one day on a guided tour with round-trip bus transfers from Brussels, traveling through the scenic Belgian countryside.

  • Explore Bruges, visiting the Grote Markt, Burg Square, Minnewater Lake, and Begijnhof, while learning about the city’s rich medieval heritage.

  • Continue to Ghent to discover St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, St. Nicholas’ Church, and the Graslei and Korenlei quays.

  • Enjoy free time in both cities to explore at your own pace, stroll through the streets, or relax at cafés while your guide shares stories about Flemish culture.

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  • See the best of Bruges and Ghent in one day on a guided tour with round-trip bus transfers from Brussels, traveling through the scenic Belgian countryside.

  • Explore Bruges, visiting the Grote Markt, Burg Square, Minnewater Lake, and Begijnhof, while learning about the city’s rich medieval heritage.

  • Continue to Ghent to discover St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, St. Nicholas’ Church, and the Graslei and Korenlei quays.

  • Enjoy free time in both cities to explore at your own pace, stroll through the streets, or relax at cafés while your guide shares stories about Flemish culture.

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