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Day trip to Ghent and Atomium from Brussels
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Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
City tips
Guided walking tour in Ghent
Round-trip with A/C
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
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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
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No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you in the direction of some great food spots :)
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Children under 2 years old must travel in a car seat on the bus. Please make sure to bring their appropriate seat
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional English-speaking guide
City tips
Guided walking tour in Ghent
Round-trip with A/C
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
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.
Before leaving Brussels behind, we'll make a stop at the emblematic Atonium. We'll admire the monument, standing at more than 100 meters (328 ft) high and the spheres of about 18 meters (59 ft) in diameter representing the nine provinces of Belgium before continuing on our way.
15 minutes
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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.
5 minutes
3
Het Belfort van Gent
Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
10 minutes
4
St. Bavo's Cathedral
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”.
25 minutes
5
Saint Nicholas Church
Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
3 minutes
6
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.
5 minutes
7
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.
5 minutes
8
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.
7 minutes
9
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.
10 minutes
10
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.
2 minutes
11
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.
3 minutes
12
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.
15 minutes
13
Ghent
Free time, you will enjoy about 4 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).
4 hours
14
OOOST
The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.
