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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 very knowledgeable and was very patient and engaging. He gave recommendations on where to eat and what to buy without being pushy. He was also very engaging and personable.”

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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

“This excursion was amazing. We loved the architecture of the buildings and how cozy and warm it feels in these towns”

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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

“Information on the hours you effectively stay in Bruges. That info is not clear and for the information provided in the description I would say we should have stayed at least 1 more hour. Would say 2 if we had to count on the delays…”

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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

“Our guide Pablo was excellent making this a very interesting trip. He gave us great information as well giving information of the way. He was very clear on when and where we should meet which gave everyone plenty of opportunity to do there own things”

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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

“Our tour guide, JC made it a great experience for our first time in Bruges. Friendly and informative.”

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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

“Seeing the canals, visiting the Reuben paintings in the church & exploring the city on foot. We made an optional tour to the Diamond Museum which Antwerp is famous for. Our guide - Jasmine knew some lovely panoramic places to visit & gRead more”

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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

“Diego was exceptionally knowledgeable. It was great. Need to have bathroom breaks after long ride at cleaner facilities Free time was too short to do anything meaningful so spent time wandering around. Prefer less free time especially at the end”

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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