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15 Best Bruges & Ghent Day Trips from Brussels

The Bruges and Ghent day trips from Brussels compared: the two-city combination, canal cruise add-ons and free-time blocks sized for chocolate stops. Bruges photographs better; Ghent argues back with a castle.

1.From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

Discover Brussels’ highlights with a guided day trip to Bruges and Ghent, exploring UNESCO sites, medieval landmarks, and charming streets in one memorable day.

Most Popular★ 4.6

“Antonio was a great host! Told lots of fun facts about Brussels, Ghent and Bruges. Definitely recommend this trip to other people. 10/10 experience.”

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2.From Brussels: Ghent and Bruges Day Tour

Experience Belgium’s highlights on a guided day trip from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges. Discover stunning architecture, historic sites, and charming canals.

“Definitely a must-do when you are in Belgium! I also love Sergio’s exuberance and thorough approach in sharing facts about the notable sites in both Bruges and Gent. I kind of hoped to have a longer free time in both - probably shorten the guided…”

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3.Bruges and Ghent – Belgium’s Fairytale Cities – from Brussels

Discover the fairytale cities of Ghent and Bruges on a full-day guided tour from Brussels. Explore UNESCO sites, historic landmarks, and scenic waterways for a memorable Belgian experience.

★ 4.0

“Brugge is a must visit for anyone going to Belgium, the boat ride along the canals in itself is worth the trip!”

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5.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

Discover the charm of Bruges on a guided day trip from Brussels, including canal walks, UNESCO sights, and optional boat tours—all for $49.

★ 4.7

“Marta and Diego were wonderful tour guides and Brugges is a can’t miss when visiting Brussels. My husband and I both agreed it was the highlight of that leg of our trip”

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6.From Brussels: Full-Day Antwerp and Ghent Guided Tour

Discover Belgium’s top cities—Antwerp and Ghent—with a guided day trip from Brussels. Enjoy expert insights, historic sights, and flexible exploration time.

★ 4.6

“Antwerp and Ghent are must see and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide was wonderful and very well versed with the history and legends. The cities were beautiful and the buildings magnificent. We highly recommend this tour 👍”

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7.Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

Discover Bruges and Ghent in one day with this guided tour from Brussels, including top sights, free time, and expert insights for a memorable experience.

★ 4.5

“Nice group of 28, not too big a group. Bruges is everyone’s choice over Ghent if you choose both cities in a 1-day tour. Bus had to park about 15 minutes away from your intended tour spots in both cities.”

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8.Bruges Day Trip from Brussels

Discover Bruges from Brussels with a guided day trip that includes transportation, key sights, and free time to explore this fairy-tale city at your own pace.

★ 4.5

“Brugge is a pretty little town, i will absolutely back. This trip was well organised, centralized meeting points. Pablo make the trip even better with his knowledge and jokes! He is attentive. Worth of money.”

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10.Antwerp Sightseeing Tour from Brussels

Discover Antwerp's highlights on this guided tour from Brussels, visiting stunning architecture, Rubens masterpieces, and the vibrant city center for a great value day trip.

★ 3.5

“Nice trip, but it would be nice if tour guide tell some interesting info during driving instead of just talking with the driver...”

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11.Excursion to Bruges and Ghent by bus from Brussels

Discover two of Belgium’s most enchanting medieval cities on this full-day bus tour from Brussels, with guided visits to Bruges and Ghent, and free time for exploration.

★ 4.5

“We enjoyed this day trip a lot. It was pretty long and tiresome but very interesting. Bruges is so beautiful, our guide was very kind. We loved this journey.”

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12.Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop

Discover the highlights of Belgium in a day with this guided tour of Antwerp and Ghent, including visits to key landmarks and a photo stop at Atomium.

★ 4.5

“Spending half day in both Antwerp and Ghent was great plan. Ghent is beautiful town. However seemed like many places were closed during time of the tour. Believe that may be since Ghent is a large student town so local spots open later and cater…”

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14.From Brussels: Guided Antwerp City Tour

Explore Antwerp's highlights, from UNESCO train station to Gothic Market Square, on a guided day trip from Brussels. Discover history, architecture, and local flavors.

★ 4.3

“The best your that I ever had The guíe lady knows everything and it’s so passionate about everything, I learned more than I can even explain Super recommend”

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15.From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

Discover the charm of Bruges and Ghent on this full-day train trip from Brussels, with guided tours, stunning sights, and authentic Belgian treats for $79.

★ 4.3

“Our guide was so informative and knowledgeable on Brussels, Ghent , and Bruges. The day went by so quick . We had many laughs. The weather was beautiful for a November day. Would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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More Bruges & Ghent Day Trips from Brussels

4.5From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium in English9 hours$50 4.5Day trip to Ghent and Atomium from Brussels9 hours (approx.)$51.89 4.5Private Full-Day Tour Bruges & Ghent from Brussels with tastings9 to 10 hours (approx.)$1,066.45 4.5Bruges bus tour from Brussels$49.73 4.5Private Tour: Ghent and Bruges From Brussels Full Day8 hours (approx.)$840.17 4.5Ghent and Atomium Tour from Brussels$51.09 4.0From Brussels: Bruges Private Tour3 hours$353 4.5Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day7 to 8 hours (approx.)$808.24 4.5Excursion to Antwerp and Ghent by bus from Brussels with stop at the Atomium$55.73 5.0Brussels to Bruges: Private & Personalized Day Trip with a Local8 hours (approx.)$600.03 4.5Best Of Bruges and Ghent Private Tour from Brussels$802.47 5.0Private Guided Full-day in Antwerp and Brussels with Tastings$968.01 4.5Ghent and Bruges Full Day Tour from Brussels$98.40 4.0Private Transfer from Brussels Airport to Bruges By Business car$144.83 4.5Full-Day City Tour of Ghent and Bruges from Brussels$92.61 5.0Full day Brugge & Ghent: the gems of Flanders$1,396.28 5.0Private Tour – Bruges and Ghent, our fairytale cities$57 5.0Private Arrival Transfer from Brussels Airport to Bruges with Business car$174.10 4.5Private Day Trip from Brussels to Bruges$353.38 5.0Private tour to Ghent from Brussels (5hours walk & drive)5 hours (approx.)$1,027.90 5.0Bruges Unveiled: A Private Full-Day Tour from Brussels9 hours$990 5.0Discover Ghent and Bruges in Private day trip from Brussels Full day10 hours (approx.)$967.87 5.0Private Arrival Transfer from Brussels Airport or city to Antwerp with Business car40 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)$143.97 4.0Private tour : Best of Bruges From Brussels Full Day$893.16