BRUXELLES CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A private, full‑day sweep of Bruges and Ghent: canals, Gothic spires and a Van Eyck masterpiece
A customizable, 8‑hour private tour from Brussels with a professional driver and guide that visits Bruges and Ghent’s UNESCO sites and medieval cores.
A private, full‑day sweep of Bruges and Ghent: canals, Gothic spires and a Van Eyck masterpiece.
From Brussels, this private full‑day outing pairs two of Flanders’ most photogenic cities — Bruges and Ghent — led by a professional driver and tour guide; the itinerary threads canals, guild houses and UNESCO‑listed landmarks while allowing for optional boat trips and on‑the‑spot customization.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bruges and Ghent in one day
Experience the compact charms of two Flemish centers — Bruges’s canals and gothic town center and Ghent’s medieval heart — on a single private, 8‑hour excursion with a local guide and driver.
Basilica of the Holy Blood and Bruges’ Belfry
Visit Bruges’s Burg square and the Basilica of the Holy Blood (with its distinct lower Romanesque chapel and a Gothic upper chapel that houses the revered relic) and take in the city’s famed 13th‑century belfry and surrounding gothic architecture.
Saint Bavo’s altarpiece and Ghent’s waterways
See Ghent’s cathedral holdings — including the Van Eyck brothers’ 24‑panel Adoration of the Mystic Lamb — stroll the Graslei and Korenlei old harbourfronts, and explore medieval sites such as the Gravensteen castle.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The day unfolds as a tailored circuit: pickup in Brussels, a guided pass through Bruges’s canals, squares and key museums with time for an optional boat ride and lunch, then onward to Ghent to view its cathedral treasures, canals and castle, before return drop‑off in Brussels.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private day tour suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is an 8‑hour private day tour that typically departs from Brussels and returns to a Brussels drop‑off.
Pickup is arranged from a meeting point of your choice in Brussels; at the end of the day the driver and guide will drop you off at your hotel or another agreed location in Brussels.
This private tour accommodates up to six people; pricing is quoted per person.
Optional boat trips are available in Bruges and Ghent and the overall visit is customizable—confirm any boat rides or museum entries with the operator when booking.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The full private tour lasts 8 hours.
Where does the tour start and end?
Pickup is from a meeting point of your choice in Brussels; at the end of the day the guide and driver will drop you off at your hotel or another agreed location in Brussels.
Which cities do we visit?
The itinerary covers Bruges and Ghent, including key canals, medieval centers and major landmarks.
Is the tour private and how many people can join?
Yes — it is a private tour accommodating up to six people; pricing is provided per person.
Are boat trips included?
Boat trips are optional and available in Bruges and Ghent; include them by request when arranging your tour.
Will there be time for lunch?
Yes — the itinerary includes free time for lunch during the Bruges portion of the day.