From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Day Trip by Coach

Your tour begins in Central Brussels

Meet your guide by the coach outside the National Bank of Belgium, then settle in for departure. As Brussels fades behind you, your guide sets the scene for Flanders and the day ahead.

Drive to Ghent by coach

Next, relax on a comfortable coach ride toward Ghent. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating stories on the region’s medieval trade wealth and why these cities became UNESCO favorites.

Walk Ghent’s historic center

In Ghent, follow your guide past St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, and City Hall. Learn how guild power shaped the skyline, then pause along canal-side streets where locals and students gather.

See the Castle of the Counts

Then, stop by the Castle of the Counts, Ghent’s stone fortress and former seat of Flemish rulers. Hear how it guarded the city’s riches, and spot details that still feel built for intimidation.

Travel to Bruges and break for lunch

Afterward, ride to Bruges and pause for lunch (at own expense). Use the break to try local classics, then regroup, ready for a group walk through a city designed for slow wandering.