Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities
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Bruges and Ghent - Belgium's Fairytale Cities in Brussels

4.5(4)
Duration
10.5 hours
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Guests
1-15

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’

Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking way back in time! We take you to Ghent. We visit Saint-Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the world-famous Mystic Lamb painting (optional) and walk along the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, the picturesque medieval harbor and many more highlights.

In Bruges, after lunch you enjoy the view of the peaceful Lake of Love and the picturesque Beguinage. Your guide will explain the stories and secrets behind the city’s history from the Viking period until the end of the Middle Ages. You see literally ‘all’ highlights of Bruges: the Basilica of the Holy blood of Jesus, the Belfry tower, our Lady’s Church, Saint John’s hospital etc. You even have the option to enjoy a pleasant boat trip along the narrow canals.

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" . It’s 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.

Highlights: the old city center of Ghent, Saint Bavo Cathedral and Saint Nicholas' Church, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Church of Our Lady in Bruges, Bruges City Hall, "Lake of Love" and" Lovers bridge”, The Burg Square.

Includes: a guide, transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.

Not included:canal tour, pick-up and drop-off.

Please note: The tour starts from a meeting point.The price for children of 4-12 years old is 25 Eur.

Free cancellation

Plans are subject to change, and sometimes unexpectedly. So you can cancel your event free of charge 24 hours before the start.
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Brussels, Belgium

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