Private Tour: Ghent and Bruges Day Trip from Brussels

1 day
Private
Full Day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium

We start our walking tour in the historic Centre with famous St Bavo's Cathedral where you can see the famous MYSTIC LAMB painting of the brothers Van Eyck (entry 5 €). In front of the cathedral we can see the Belfry and the Clothing Hall; we continue our walking tour passing some Guild Houses and St. Nicolas Church

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, Ghent 9000 Belgium

On our way of the Gravensteen Castle we walk along the first tiny port of Ghent where transshipments took place and where we have a marvellous view on thoses centuries old buildings. We then can admire the Gravensteen Castle, where the Earls of Flanders had their home - and we reach the medieval Fish market.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis), Botermarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium

We finish our visit of Ghent with the TOWN HALL, which is a succession of different buildings from different times. But extension was necessary as the city was growing and growing

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Minnewater Lake, Bruges 8000 Belgium

The Minnewater Lake - or lake of Love - is one of the classical views of Bruges. A locking system allowed to keep always a water level high enough in the canals to make transportation of goods possible. And close by you have another "classic" : the Beguinage.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Historic Centre of Brugge, Bruges 8000 Belgium

We start our walking tour with the visit of Our Ladies Church, where you have of course the famous sculpture of Michelangelo " The Madonna with the Child" waiting for you. The church have been under restauration during many years and is now approaching the end of the works. We continue our walking along some canals towards the City Hall (possibility to visit the Gothic Hall) and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. Then to the Market with the Belfry and the Clothing Hall, and the Monument for our 2 Heroes from the uprisal against the French in 1302.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Boottochten Brugge, Bruges 8000 Belgium

You have the possibility to to a boat trip on the canals in Bruges.

Duration is approx 25 min - Price 8 €

Duration: 25 minutes

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Private guide
  • Walking tours of Ghent and Bruges
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Canal boat ride
  • Entrance fees to see the Mystic Lamb painting in Ghent or the painting of Madonna and Child in Bruges
  • Entry/Admission - St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
  • Entry/Admission - Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
  • Entry/Admission - Historic Centre of Brugge
  • Entry/Admission - Boottochten Brugge
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
70%