Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities, Brussels

This is one of our bestsellers! Discover Flanders two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking way back in time! Ghent will pleasantly surprise you as the city combines pure medieval architecture with a youthful vibrant students.

Highlights:

• Enjoy this opportunity opportunity to see Belgiums most charming medieval cities in one day
• Discover St Bavos Cathedral, the City Hall, the typical Belfry and St Nicholas Church in Ghent
• Learn the history of Bruges from the Viking Age to its downfall at the end of the Middle Ages
• See all the highlights of Bruges: the Basilica of the Holy Blood, the Bell Tower, the Church of Our Lady, St. Johns Hospital, etc.

• Professional guide
• Comfortable coach

Your adventure begins the moment you step onto the bus: our guide will kick off the day by providing an overview of the countrys and its capital history and significant events. In Ghent a vibrant student city known for its lively atmosphere and medieval architecture, we will show you the Saint Bavo Cathedral, home to the famous "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" painting. Next, you will wander through the historic port of Graslei. Marvel at the imposing Castle of the Counts and discover hidden corners of the city like the Great Butchers' Hall. During your free time, you will also be able to sit in a terrace and enjoy other corners of the city.

Once in Bruges, the fairytale atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage site comes to life! Walk along the cobbled streets to the serene Lake of Love, and explore the historic Begijnhof complex, built in 1245 to house religious women. At lunch time, you will be able to grab a quick snack or follow your guides recommendations. After lunch, the guided tour continues through the city's former Red Light District and historic monuments such as the 11th-century Old St. Johns Hospital. Once in the Market Square (Grote Markt), the citys central square, you will see the famous Belfry tower. You can also enjoy an optional boat trip along the citys numerous canals, entirely organized by your guide. Bruges is known as our 'Venice of the North' due to its beautiful waterways.

Return to the Central Station of Brussels, filled with enchanting and picturesque tales from your day's adventure!

The 91-meter-tall belfry of Ghent is one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city center of Ghent, Belgium, the other two belonging to Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church.

A quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the right bank of the Leie river.

The Saint Bavo Cathedral is an 89-meter-tall Gothic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. It is the seat of the diocese of Ghent, is named for Saint Bavo of Ghent, and contains the well-known Ghent Altarpiece.

The current castle dates to 1180 and was the residence of the Counts of Flanders until 1353. It was subsequently re-purposed as a court, prison, mint, and even as a cotton factory.

St. Nicholas' Church is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in Ghent, Belgium. Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church.

The Basilica of the Holy Blood is a Roman Catholic basilica in Bruges, Belgium. The church houses a venerated relic of the Holy Blood allegedly collected by Joseph of Arimathea and brought from the Holy Land by Thierry of Alsace.

The Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Belgium, dates mainly from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. Its tower, at 115.6 meters in height, remains the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.

The Bruges City Hall is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located in Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the center of Bruges.

The famous area is called the "Lake of Love" and" Lovers bridge" . Its a romantic place to be with someone you love! An amazing location within the confines of the city.

The Burg Square is the political center of Bruges. It is a lovely place where architecture lovers can enjoy the amazing mix of beautiful buildings.

The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde is the only preserved beguinage in the Belgian city of Bruges. There are no more Beguines living there, but since 1927 it functions as a convent for Benedictines, founded by canon Hoornaert.