Ghent Day Trip

On this Ghent day trip from Brussels, you'll visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide.

Ghent Day Trip

Begin the full-day tour by boarding a bus at Brussels Central Station at the scheduled time. Ghent is one of Belgium's most fascinating destinations.

Upon arrival, follow your guide through the city center to see the Castle of Gerald the Devil (Geeraard de Duivelsteen), the painting “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by the Van Eyck brothers in St Bavo’s Cathedral, the 91-meter belfry (Belfort), and the Town Hall.

Next, visit the oldest buildings in Ghent: Saint Nicholas’ Church, the sixteenth-century Masons’ Guild House, the medieval Graslei port, the Castle of the Counts of Flanders, the Patershol district, and the Friday Market Square.

After exploring, you will have approximately four hours to enjoy the city at your leisure, with options for a traditional Belgian lunch by the waterways and souvenir shopping, including Belgian chocolates.

The trip concludes after 9.5 hours, returning to central Brussels.

Important information

This full-day trip from Brussels is an economical way to discover Ghent, as a return train ticket alone is €17.

Consider combining your visit to Ghent with another city for a fuller experience.