Bus day trip to Ghent from Brussels

Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ghent, Ghent, East Flanders Province

We arrive to Ghent, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the centre, where the guided tour will begin.

Duration: 5 minutes

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

We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain us the different architectural styles of the building.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Het Belfort van Gent, Sint-Baafsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium

Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

You will discover the outside and the inside of Ghent’s Cathedral, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting of the Van Eyck brothers “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb”.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Saint Nicholas Church, Cataloniestraat, Ghent 9000 Belgium

Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events-

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Masons' Guild Hall, Sint-Niklaasstraat 2, Ghent 9000 Belgium

In front of the original facade of the Masons guild house, our guide will explain what guild houses are and the peculiarity of this one.

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Korenmarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium

In front Saint Nicholas Church, we found the Korenmarkt. In this spot will be explained the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium

Upon this bridge you will be able to take incredible photos. Here will also be explained the story of the tower of Saint Michael's Church.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Graslei and Korenlei, Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium

We are going to follow the Lys riverbank. We will get to know the buildings surrounding Lys river such as diferent Guild Houses or the current Marriot Hotel. You will also have the chance to take some photos.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: OOOST, Goudenleeuwplein 3, 9000 Gent, Belgium

The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Kleine Vismarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium

In front the Great Butcher's Hall, we will make a little stop in a traditional market stall where the seller will tell us about Ghent’s more famous candy, the cuberdon.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: St. Veerleplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium

The last point of our guided tour is Sint-Veerleplein Square. Here our guide will explain the story of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, will give some tips about where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you must be to take the bus back to Brussels.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ghent, Ghent, East Flanders Province

Free time, you will enjoy about 4 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).

Duration: 4 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"You will receive the confirmation at time of booking"
"Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group"
"No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you in the direction of some great food spots :)"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 9 Hours
Start location: Carrefour de l'Europe, Carr de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Round-trip with A/C
• City tips
• Guided walking tour in Ghent

Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Facilities