Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)
Our bus will drop us off at Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain what time they should return to the bus.
Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)
Our bus will drop us off at Bargeplein. Here we will have 10 minutes to go to the bathroom. The guide will explain what time they should return to the bus.
Minnewater Lake
Our first stop will be Minnewater Lake, also known as the "Lake of Love". With the beautiful lake in the background, our guide will explain the history of Bruges, as well as the love story linked to this lake.
Walplein
In this beautiful square, our guide will explain the history of the Bruges beer.
St Bonifacius Bridge
In one of the most charming places in Bruges, our guide will explain the interesting legend of this bridge. They will also have time to take photos.
Mariastraat 23
(Pass by)
You will have the opportunity to take beautiful photos from the small bridge.
Saint John’s Hospital
In front of the Old St. John Hospital, our guide will explain how the health system in medieval Bruges worked.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
In front of the old Hospital of San Juan, we will find the Church of Our Lady. From the outside, our guide will explain some curiosities of the white marble sculpture of the Virgin and Child created by Michelangelo that is found inside the church.
Gruuthusemuseum
In front of Gruuthuse, we will meet the most famous and powerful family in Bruges between the 17th and 18th centuries.
Burg Square
In this square we find the Gothic town hall, the old courthouse and the Basilica of the Holy Blood.
Rozenhoedkaai
In the most photographed place in Bruges, our guide will tell us about the history surrounding the "Muelle de las rosas". You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.
Huidenvettersplein
Our next stop is the Tanners Square, here we will learn how tanners worked in medieval Bruges.
The Markt
The last point of our guided tour is the Grote Markt. Here our guide will explain the different buildings around the square and also give you some tips on where to eat or what are the best shops to buy traditional chocolate. The guide will also remind you when and where you need to be to catch the bus to Ghent.
Chocolalino
In one of the few certified artisan chocolate shops, we will have the opportunity to taste artisan chocolates. Our guide will also tell us about the famous Bruges chocolate and give us some tips to distinguish handmade from industrial chocolate.
Bruges
Free time, you will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time (depending on traffic and the rhythm of the group).
Bargeplein (Katelijnparking)
Here awaits our guide and the bus. Transfer to Ghent.
Ghent
We arrived in Ghent, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the center, where the guided tour will begin.
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.
Het Belfort van Gent
Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.
St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
You will discover the exterior and interior of the Cathedral of Ghent, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".
Saint Nicholas Church
Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?
Masons' Guild Hall
In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.
Korenmarkt
In front of the church of Saint Nicholas, we find the Korenmarkt. In this place the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be will be explained.
St Michael's Bridge
On this bridge you can take some incredible photos. The history of the tower of the Church of San Miguel will also be explained here.
Graslei and Korenlei
We will follow the banks of the Lys river. We will get to know the buildings that surround the canal, such as the "grain house" or the current Marriott Hotel. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.
OOOST
The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.
St. Veerleplein
The last point of our guided tour is the Sint-Veerleplein square. Here our guide will explain the history of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, it will give you some tips on where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you need to be to take the bus back to Brussels.
Ghent
Free time, you will enjoy approximately 1.5 hours of free time (depends on the traffic and the pace of the group).