Day Trips

From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

Duration

9 hrs 30 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Set off on a guided day trip from Brussels to Ghent and the Atomium, admiring Belgian cityscapes along the way, with free time to explore on your own.

Explore Ghent’s famous landmarks, including St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry with its dragon, St. Nicholas’ Church, the Graslei and Korenlei canals, St. Michael's Bridge, and the Castle of the Counts.

Stop by the Atomium for a photo opportunity at one of Brussels’ most distinctive landmarks and learn more about everything you see from your expert guide.

For a more scenic perspective, upgrade your tour to include a boat trip along the city’s canals and enjoy Ghent from the water.

Full-day tour of Ghent and the Atomium

Spanish-speaking guide

Guided walking tour of Ghent

Round-trip bus transfers from Brussels

Brief stop to view the Atomium in Brussels

A boat-trip (as per option selected)

Food and drinks

Child seat (mandatory for children under 3 years when traveling by bus, in accordance with Belgian regulations)

TOTAL DURATION9 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
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Start point
Brussels Central Station, near Carrefour de l’Europe 3
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1. The Atomium
Pause at the famous Atomium to capture photos, marvel at its futuristic architecture, and take in one of Brussels’ most iconic and memorable landmarks.
2. Ghent
End point
Brussels Central Station, near Carrefour de l’Europe 3
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Bring a valid ID in case you are asked to show them for verification.

Accessibility

The day trip requires some walking and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Additional information

The tour has a duration of approximately 9 to 9.5 hours.

The guided portion is conducted in Spanish.

Meet your guide in front of the Hilton Brussels Grand Place Hotel at Brussels Central Station, near Carrefour de l’Europe 3, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. The guide will be clearly identifiable with Buendía Tours credentials.

For those opting for the boat tour in Ghent, the guide will direct you to the correct quay (Gent-Watertoerist).

Children under 3 must use a suitable car seat on the bus. Make sure to bring your own to comply with regulations.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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