What to do and see in Ghent, Flanders: The Best Day Trips from

September 14, 2021 Margarita Chappel

Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might. Impressive Gothic sites, such as dramatic St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts, inspire awe. The works of Flemish masters are housed in the distinguished Museum voor Schone Kunst.
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1. Customizable tour from Amsterdam to Bruges and/or Gent

Rudy's Taxi Company
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Enjoy a full day sightseeing, shopping and chocolate tasting during this 12 hour private day tour to Belgium. The historic centre of Bruges is outstanding in it's architecture in medieval Europe. On route we will make a brief stop at the famous Delta works and have a coffee in one of the old fishing villages in the province Zeeland.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By christinez903

We have booked a transfert with Rudy Taxi Company, and the services were excellent. They are on time. Suggested using this company!

2. Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day

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Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Our tour is customizable. Here you can find a general programme of your visit: Starting of the tour from your location to Bruges, the famous "Venise of the north " Unesco world heritage. Discover the canals and beautiful gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will bring you to the most interesting places of the City center as the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfrey tower, the Minnewater lake, our Lady Church, Sint Janshospital with it's beautiful Memling museum and/or the Groeninge museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continuation to Ghent and it's marvelous Altarpiece in the Cathedral. Enjoy the canals and guild houses of the City center with an optional boat trip. Don't miss the Castle of Counts of Flanders!  After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at your hotel or elsewhere in Brussels.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( memling, Groeningen, Boat trip), Lunch, Tips

Reviewed By nirg2016

I Have used this company for or our transfers from Brussels to Bruges last week .it was a safe trip , courteous driver. No hesitation to recommend.

3. The Best Of Bruges & Ghent Full Day Tour

BRUSSELS PRIVATE TOURS
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DISCOVER THE BEST OF BRUGES & GHENT IN FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR FROM BRUSSELS Enjoy a guided sightseeing excursion in the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide . Bruges and Ghent are two of the most beautiful cities of Belgium. The former is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, whereas the latter has preserved its medieval city centre and is considered a historical jewel of Belgium. In one day, you will explore and get to learn more about the history of both cities . A full day tour that will give you a good overview of two of Belgium’s nicest gems! The itineraries are arranged to suit your needs and preferences .

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance - St Michael s Church, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips

Reviewed By Cheryl W

We spent 4 days in Brussels just before Christmas, returning home Christmas Eve. The markets were lovely,very busy and plenty of stalls. However, we were very disappointed in the lack of Christmas music that was played around all the markets. Even in the evening with all the lights and the number of people out there was still very little Christmas music being played. We had a day in Bruge and visited the markets there and still very little Christmas music. Being so near to Christmas being able to listen to Christmas songs would add to the atmosphere.

4. Full-day Private Tour Ghent And Bruges With Limo

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Customised private tour- work with a local guide to customise the tour to suit your interests and preferences. Enjoy a private tour of Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Start the tour from your location in Brussels then head to Bruges, the fairy-tale city a Unesco World Heritage site. Discover the Lake of Love,the Basilica of the Holy Blood of Jesus,and the Belfrey tower.. Gaze at the Church of Our Lady, visit Saint John's Hospital with it's beautiful Memling museum, and/or the Groeninge museum. After lunch, continue on to Ghent.You will be able to see a marvellous altarpiece in the city's cathedral. Wander along the canals and see the Castle of the Counts of Flanders before you are returned back to Brussels.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Tour guide in Ghent and Bruges, Hotel pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Lunch, Museum/ attraction tickets

Reviewed By ef288

Very punctual, professional and kind driver. Baby seat prepared for us. Good price. We are happy with this service

5. Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day

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Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Our tour is customizable. Here you can find a general programme of your visit: Starting of the tour from your location to Bruges, the famous "Venise of the north " Unesco world heritage. Discover the canals and beautiful gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will bring you to the most interesting places of the City center as the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfrey tower, the Minnewater lake, our Lady Church, Sint Janshospital with it's beautiful Memling museum and/or the Groeninge museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continuation to Ghent and it's marvelous Altarpiece in the Cathedral. Enjoy the canals and guild houses of the City center with an optional boat trip. Don't miss the Castle of Counts of Flanders! After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at your hotel or elsewhere in Brussels.

Inclusions: Professional Guide , Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Entracte fees, Lunch

Reviewed By Lina S

We had a great day! Johans, our tour guide, was personable, attentive and very knowledgeable. We were picked up by the hotel, on a very comfortable and new van. We had time to get a feel for the city and thoroughly enjoyed our day. We highly recommend!

6. Private full day Sightseeing tour to Ghent and Bruges from Amsterdam

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Because of COVID-19 we have taken special hygiene measures. Each vehicle has a plastic screen, is disinfected before each journey and our drivers are trained and provide appropriate materials to ensure social distancing measures are met with all passengers. Enjoy one of Belgium’s most incredible cities on this Ghent and Bruges private day trip from Amsterdam. This tour is unique because you can choose what you want to do or see during this tour. You will be picked up at your hotel or other address in Amsterdam by a professional driver in a Mercedes sedan, minivan or 2 minivans and the drop off at the end of the day trip is also at your hotel in Amsterdam.

Inclusions: Toll, Parking costs, Bottled water, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Driver/Guide, Local taxes

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Reviewed By 732olafure

The drive to dusseldorf. Smooth and nice. The greeting in Amsterdam airport The driver Gerardo a very good gay

7. Private Full Day Sightseeing Day Trip to Ghent from Amsterdam

VIP Travel Services

Because of COVID-19 we have taken special hygiene measures. Each vehicle has a plastic screen, is disinfected before each journey and our drivers are trained and provide appropriate materials to ensure social distancing measures are met with all passengers. Enjoy one of Belgium’s most incredible cities on this Ghent private day trip from Amsterdam. There is a possibility to visit the Gravensteen, the Belfort, the Sint Baafs Cathedral, the Sint Niklaas church and many more. This tour is unique because you can compose your own tour and choose what you want to do or see during this tour. You will be picked up in Amsterdam and the drop off at the end of the day trip is also in Amsterdam.

Inclusions: Toll, Parking costs, Bottled water, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned sedan/minivan, Driver/Guide, Local taxes

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Reviewed By 732olafure

The drive to dusseldorf. Smooth and nice. The greeting in Amsterdam airport The driver Gerardo a very good gay

8. Discover Ghent and Bruges in Private day trip from Brussels Full day

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Do not lose your precious holiday time to organise transport and itineraries; Let a guide do the hard work during this day trip to Bruges and Ghent departing from Brussels. Ideal for short-time travellers, it is an excellent introduction to these two medieval cities classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn the story of each place in your guide and enjoy the highlights of the culture.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Professional Guide

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Reviewed By Lina S

We had a great day! Johans, our tour guide, was personable, attentive and very knowledgeable. We were picked up by the hotel, on a very comfortable and new van. We had time to get a feel for the city and thoroughly enjoyed our day. We highly recommend!

9. Private Tour: Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges of Brussels Full day

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Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a guide. Our visit is customizable. Here you will find a general program of your visit: Start visiting your location in Bruges, the famous "Venice of the North", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the canals and the beautiful Gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will take you to the most interesting places in the city center such as Jesus' Holly Blood Basilica, the Belfrey Tower, Lake Minnewater, our Lady Jans Church with its magnificent Memling Museum and / or the Groeninge Museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continue to Ghent and its wonderful altarpiece in the cathedral. Take advantage of downtown canals and guild houses with an optional boat trip. Do not miss the castle of the counts of Flanders! After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at your hotel or elsewhere in Brussels.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Taxes, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance - St Michael s Church

Exclusions: Lunch, Advise

Reviewed By notoftentraveling

On time pickup. Driver stayed and helped us get into our place we stayed. Was extremely helpful and courteous.

10. Full Day Private Tour to Ghent from (Greater) Amsterdam (4-7 travelers)

Tulip Day Tours

Ghent, not as big as Antwerp and less touristy than Bruges. This cozy city is fairly close to the Dutch border and therefore excellent for a day trip! The train from the Netherlands to Ghent can be a time-consuming and expensive undertaking. But you don't need to hassle with trains to take a peak across the border with Belgium. Just have your own private guide from a multiple award-winning tour operator take you to the medieval city. Upon arrival in Ghent, set off on a private guided walking tour to get to know the city and learn about its radiant history and secrets. After the tour you have some personal time to explore the city. The city has some of the best things to do in Belgium. The tour ends at St Bavo’s Cathedral so that you can have a look at the world's most frequently stolen painting: 'The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb'. This painting was also featured in the movie Monuments Men. Or visit Gravensteen, shop or simply sit down and indulge yourself in the local cuisine.

Inclusions: Comfortable, corona-proof transportation from the Netherlands to Belgium and back, Pick-up and drop-off , Private, local guide for 10 to 11 hours, 75 min private guided walking tour in English, Headsets to hear the guide clearly and to maintain social distancing, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Guide gratuity (up to you!)

Reviewed By Voyage112709

I was looking for an off the beaten path tour and came across Tulip Day Tours. From the moment I made the tour reservation, I just have to say that the service was awesome. The Dutch weather is unpredictable, and Marloes would email me few days beforehand informing me about the upcoming weather forecast and leave it to me to decide whether to proceed/postpone/cancel the trip as she wanted me to have the best experience on the island. We finally made it after 3 postponements (my choice) and boy, what an awesome trip! Corona measures were in place from the moment I was picked up - I got my temperature checked, hand sanitized and the mini van was installed with screens. Marloes also prepared a breakfast bag which I enjoyed on the way to the ferry. It was my first time on an e-bike and it is seriously the best way to explore the island. With Marloes guiding, I cycled through meadows with grazing sheep and cows, along the island coast and in the forest. We made pitstops in cute little villages and I also had a delicious pancake with local cheese and beer. Marloes would tell me fun facts about the island and also little things that might go unnoticed for visitors in the Netherlands. I had a great time on the island with Marloes. I rank this trip high on my travel experience. Truly I was so happy with the trip I did not hesitate to book their Giethoorn and Kayaking trip!

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