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Bus Day Trip to Ghent from Brussels: Full-Day Excursion with Insightful Local Guide
4.4
52 Ratings
Bruxelles
Maximize your stay in Belgium with a day trip to Ghent from Brussels. No need to stress over lengthy public transportation; instead, enjoy the convenience of round-trip transfers and the knowledge of a local guide who will provide insights you may not find on your own, before you set off to explore at a leisurely pace.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ghent - We arrive to Ghent, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the centre, where the guided tour will begin.
- Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis) - We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain us the different architectural styles of the building.
- Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle) - Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
- St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - 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”.
- Saint Nicholas Church - Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
- Masons’ Guild Hall - 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.
- Korenmarkt - 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.
- St Michael’s Bridge - 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.
- Graslei and Korenlei - 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.
- OOOST - The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.
- Kleine Vismarkt - 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.
- St. Veerleplein - 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.
- Ghent - Free time, you will enjoy about 4 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- City tips
- Guided walking tour in Ghent
- Round-trip with A/C
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- 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 :)
Location
Carrefour de l'Europe
In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides will be wearing ID of Buendia Tours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(52 Ratings)
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Michael_j
Jun 10, 2024
1 day in Ghent - Pablo was knowledgeable, accommodating, and very enjoyable. His knowledge of history and his ability to make connections throughout Belgium's timeline was very helpful. The day was beautiful, so no one-minded the walking. After some initial transportation issues with the company, not the guide's fault, we had plenty of time in Ghent. A terrific one day excursion, which still left us the late afternoon and evening in Brussels.
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Yangmikim
May 6, 2024
Excellent guide - Mark is very professional, knowledgeable, very kind. humorous ..he is the best guide we've ever had...
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Esther_c
May 5, 2024
Worth the money! - Mark was our guide and he was very detailed in sharing about Ghent. It was such a fun trip and he is really a good storyteller! It is worth going with the tour
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Mariela_c
Apr 16, 2024
Beautiful - Ghent is such a beautiful and colorful place. Mark was such a good guide and an encyclopedia of knowledge. We learned so much and had a wonderful day enjoying Ghent.
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Peik2015
Apr 15, 2024
Great trip - Mark is a different kind of tour guide, very funny but very knowledgeable, we had a couple of interactive plays along the tour, the trip was thoroughly enjoyable. The 4 hours free time gave us time to visit attractions such as St. Bavo’s alter piece.
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Lois_m
Apr 14, 2024
Well worth it - Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. She did a great job explaining everything and was quite thorough.
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Dean_b
Dec 7, 2023
Ghent is fantastic. - Lovely Day visit. The Town is amazing. A must see. Trapped back in time with medievil magic. Please visit.
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Jeff_t
Dec 6, 2023
Best day ever in Ghent - David was an exceptional guide. His knowledge and enthusiasm for telling us the history and beginnings for each site was the best we have had. His recommendations for where to eat, what to see made the free time really enjoyable. This combined with the beauty of Ghent means we definitely want to come back. Highly recommend this tour.
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Janice_d
Jun 15, 2024
Magnificent cathedrals - The Lamb of God tour in Saint Bavo’s cathedral is worth the trip! Also enjoyed the Gravensteen Castle tour.
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Brieanna_k
Jun 13, 2024
Great value - Lovely tour. I think 4 hours of free time may have been too much but if you want to do many museums, then it may be better for you. The mystic lamb tour at the cathedral was wonderful. Overall good value to when you consider the bus trip is included and the ease of that versus public transport. Beware that (like the rest of Europe) there are lots of stairs so strollers/wheelchairs can be problematic.
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