Belgium · DAY TRIPS FROM BRUSSELS
Bruges is an hour away, Ghent forty minutes, Dinant ninety. The 15 below hand over the driving and the tickets, and differ mainly in how many cities they try to fit into one day.
Travel by comfortable coach from central Brussels to Bruges and Ghent. Guides such as Antonio and Peter lead walking tours past canals, medieval squares, Saint Bavo Cathedral, and the Belfry. You get guided context plus free time for lunch, chocolate, photos, and independent exploring.
“The trip was amazing and our guide was very informative.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with a multilingual guide. Expect Saint Bavo Cathedral, the Castle of the Counts, Bruges’ Begijnhof, canals, the Belfry, and free time for lunch and exploring. Guides such as Veronica, Jan, Nico, and Juliana have been praised for clear storytelling and smooth organization.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and was telling us the real story of the 2 cities. We loved the bus and the comfortable temperature they set when you were getting back between stops. The service is amazing the kudos to the staff.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges for a 10.5-hour guided day. See St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Gravensteen, Graslei, Minnewater, Burg Square, and the Basilica of the Holy Blood. Guides may speak English, Spanish, and French, and the Bruges canal ride costs extra.
“This excursion was amazing. We loved the architecture of the buildings and how cozy and warm it feels in these towns”
Spend 12 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Bruges with an English-speaking guide. See Minnewater, Begijnhof, Burg Square, the Church of Our Lady, and Grote Markt, then enjoy three hours for chocolate, lunch, shopping, or a canal boat. Guides such as Blanca, Pia, Peter, and Gabriel are known for clear storytelling and useful local tips.
“I had a great day in Bruges! Our tour guide, Peter, was great and very knowledgeable about the city and its history. After the tour, he recommended me a place to get vegetarian fries since most places in Belgium use animal oil. The bus transport there and back is also very nice. Overall great trip!”
Travel by comfortable bus from Amsterdam to Bruges for a Spanish-language walking tour of the Begijnhof, Lake of Love, Burg Square, Grote Markt, and more. Guides such as Blanca, Adrian, Rafael, and Juan Mi have led past departures. You get three hours to eat, shop, and explore, with a boat option available when offered.
“Good organization. Comfortable bus. Guide Adrian was excellent and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot from him an he gave us some good advices about activities, places to eat and shop. The only thing I will make different is to have more free time. But I understand the limitation due to the distance from Amsterdam.”
This 12-hour coach trip from Brussels combines Luxembourg City with a stop in Dinant. You’ll see the Grand Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Neumünster Abbey, European institutions, and Dinant’s riverside churches and Sax museum. Guides vary, with Bruno, Veronica, Stefan, and Paolo praised for clear, friendly commentary. Bilingual tours may be offered.
“very educational and wonderful experience stefan was our amazing guide, and he ised to be a teacher. his manner of speaking was so soothing. we learned so much, he was very thorough on history, and ensured we had a good basis of knowledge for when we got to the destination. many times his gentle humor made us really enjoy our time”
Travel by coach from Brussels to Bruges for a two-hour English walking tour led by guides such as Peter, Blanca, or Jorge, followed by about four hours to eat, shop, and explore. Add the canal boat ride for a different view of the city. Expect cobblestones, headphones, and no bus toilet.
“Blanca was a great guide, she has a good grasp of the history of the place we visited and she gave good recommendations on where you eat and the places where you should spend your money”
Travel from Brussels to Bruges with a Spanish-speaking guide, then explore the UNESCO-listed center on foot. See Minnewaterpark, Begijnhof, Market Square, the Belfry, and the canals before four hours of free time. You can add a canal boat ride, hunt for chocolate, or enjoy lunch at your own pace.
“I really enjoyed my trip to Bruges. Our guide Lucia was very kind and helpful. The city is worth visiting, but with the help of a guide it makes the experience even more rich.”
Cross from Paris into Belgium by comfortable coach and spend the day in Bruges, exploring Gothic squares, canals, the Basilica of the Holy Blood, and local chocolate shops. Choose a guided walk with a seasonal cruise from April through October, or save money with the self-guided option and explore at your own pace.
“The guide is amazing and helpful! definitely recommend. The driver is friendly and helpful too”
Spend 10 hours visiting Antwerp and Ghent from Brussels with a live English or Spanish guide. Walk past medieval castles, grand squares, canals, churches, and guild houses, then enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, beer, or museums. Guides such as Diego, Julien, Pablo, and Sabrina are known for clear history and useful local tips.
“A wonderful and very well organized day trip!!Our guide Julian was very nice, helpful and gave us all the appropriate information for each spot!!We had a great time!!!”
Spend about 10 hours touring Bruges and Ghent from central Brussels with an English-speaking guide. Walk past canals, guild halls, cathedrals, bridges, and market squares, then enjoy roughly 90 minutes in Bruges and one hour in Ghent on your own. Expect cobblestones, a large group, and optional €1 radio headphones.
“Trip was quite long for a one day trip, but out guides were very good and knowledgeable. Especially Loved Brugge, See the Madonna & child if you have time.”
Travel from Brussels to Bruges by air-conditioned coach, then follow an English-speaking guide through Minnewater Lake, the Begijnhof, Burg Square, Markt, and other medieval sights. You’ll taste artisan chocolate, get food and shopping tips, and have about four hours to explore alone before returning to Brussels.
“Great nice pace. Glad we did this on town only, it's a hugh town, we barely have enough time for relax lunch and walk around. If doing two towns, you will be very rush. I'm not recommended. It should give one town per day.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Amsterdam with a stop at Rembrandt Hoeve, where you see cheese-making and clog-making beside the Amstel. In Amsterdam, use your guide’s map and advice to explore Dam Square, the canals, Royal Palace, red light district, and nearby sights independently. An optional canal cruise costs extra.
“Really enjoying the cheese factory trip. We encountered the process of local cheese manufacturing in a pleasant atmosphere. Get a sight for the windmill and a free city walk.”
Spend 12 hours traveling from Brussels to Amsterdam with a professional guide, a Dutch cheese and clog demonstration at Rembrandt Hoeve, a windmill photo stop, a panoramic city tour, free time in central Amsterdam, and a canal cruise. The day suits independent visitors who want a taste of the Netherlands without arranging transport themselves.
“Fantastic tour!! We had a good times in Amsterdam. Bueno, our tour guide recommends us good foods for dining and shopping. The cheese, clogs and windmills tours are the memorable and knowledgeable. We learnt how cheese are being made from scratch. Overall was a good day trip with comfortable coach with efficient & friendly driver, Mr Murad.”
Travel by coach from Amsterdam to Bruges for a guided walk in English or Spanish. See Minnewater, Markt Square, the Belfort, Brug Square, Town Hall, and Michelangelo’s Madonna of Bruges, then enjoy about three hours to eat, shop, or explore. Guides such as Mike, Blanca, and Silvia are praised for clear stories and helpful advice.
“We were in the English speaking tour group led by Mike, through Bruges. It was easy to feel his love for his city, his dedication and kindness. I had done quite a lot of research before deciding on a tour, and truly, this was our favorite part of our Netherlands -Sweden-Denmark-Belgium trip. Mike definitely was a huge part of this. Wish I could have stayed.”
Pick a canal, a cellar or a bench.
