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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.

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.

“Brilliant day out. Nico was a great guide, informative and knowledgeable. Ample free time to explore on your own after his tour. Tour went to Ghent 1st, and we toured with him firstly then let us go exploring on our own. Then in Brugge we…”

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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

“Bring comfortable shoes so you can walk fast and quite a lot because there is no time to explore if you sit in a restaurant to eat. If you can go with the guide named Pablo, he is very professional and friendly.”

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4.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

Discover Bruges with this guided day trip from Brussels, including a canal walk, free time, and optional boat tour—great value and authentic charm.

★ 4.6

“I really enjoyed the trip. Blanca the guide was so lovely,funny and gave us great information of Bruges and information on places to eat and shop. The boat trip was amazing, Really enjoyed it. The only thing that would make the trip better would be…”

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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

“the tour structure is really good. Arrive to a city, walking tour 1hr - 1.5hrs and then free time. Sabrina was excellent and we really have a wonderful time,”

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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

“The guide, Angie, was very acknowledgeable on her topics, with deliverance through her sweet, calm and charming personality. Would have been better if we could spend at least three hours personal free time at Brugge for proper sit down lunch, chocolate shopping and exploring the…”

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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

“A great day trip to Bruges which was simple to join, had a comfortable bus from & back to Brussels Good value A great guide (eduardo) who was very knowledgeable for the first part when first arriving at Bruges Overall a great experience”

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9.From Brussels: Bruges Full-Day Trip by Train

Discover Bruges in a day with round-trip train travel, guided sightseeing, and free time to explore Belgium's medieval gem at your own pace.

★ 4.5

“I loved Bruges and the walk from the train station was past so many interesting and prettty places. The guide was awesome and knowledgeable and even loaned me 1 euro for the toilet when I didn’t have small change.”

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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

“Memorable tour. The guide Stephan was very knowledgeable and helpful and shared details about history.”

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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

“Standing in the Antwerp & Ghent feels like stepping into a living masterpiece — a breathtaking fusion of history, art, and human spirit. Every gilded façade and cobblestone whispers centuries of stories, from guilds and kings to artists and dreamers. Our guide Juli was awesome!”

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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

“It was amazing!! Would definitely do it again! Miguel and his driver are excellent! Would highly recommend this tour and would definitely do this again.”

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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

“I liked the Tour very mush our guide Louisa and she was amazing and very informative, and gave us time for everything, i definitely recommend this tour with Louisa :)”

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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