Bruges & Ghent tour: Chocolate, beer & waffles from Brussels

Two medieval cities in one day, tasted and explained by someone who knows them

A private full-day tour from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent with a professional guide, covering medieval history and culture at both cities. You'll taste artisan chocolate and waffles in Bruges, choose a beer tasting or boat trip in Ghent, and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and refreshments on board. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two additional languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ghent and Bruges with tastings

• Visit Ghent city and historic sites
• Enjoy beer tasting in Ghent
• Take a boat trip if desired
• Tour Bruges with local guide
• Learn Bruges history and legends
• Taste artisan chocolate and waffles

The experience

You arrive in Brussels and want to see the medieval heart of Flanders without renting a car or navigating trains. This tour picks you up from your hotel or airport and drives you to Bruges first, where a local guide walks you through the city's history and the stories behind its medieval sites. The guide ends that stop with a tasting of Bruges's famous artisan chocolate and waffles: the things people actually come for. Then you move to Ghent, a city that blends medieval architecture with a modern, chilled-out vibe. There you can choose between a beer tasting or a boat trip through the canals, depending on what appeals to you that day.

The vehicle is air-conditioned and equipped with WiFi, so you can rest between stops or stay connected. The driver handles all the logistics while the guide does the talking, and the operator offers skip-the-line fast tickets for the major sites, which saves time when crowds are heavy. The whole day runs nine to ten hours, which is long enough to feel like a real visit to both cities without the scramble of trying to do it alone. You pick the vehicle size at checkout (a mini-van for up to six passengers, or a comfort or luxury car for up to three), so the space and setup match your group.

Flanders itself is the backdrop: a region packed with centuries of history, heritage and cycling culture, interspersed with castles and gardens. The tour frames both cities within that larger story, so you leave understanding not just what you saw but why these places matter.

What’s included

• Private transportation in your choice of vehicle.
• hotel or airport pickup.
• a professional guide.
• soda and bottled water on board.
• WiFi during the drive.
• skip-the-line fast tickets for major sites.
• chocolate and waffle tasting in Bruges.
• beer tasting or boat trip in Ghent.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Comfort car (for 1-3 passengers)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 09:00Pickup is included with the comfort car

Luxury car (for 1-3 passengers)Up to 3 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 09:00Pickup is included with the luxury car

Mini-Van (1-6 PAX)Up to 7 per booking · Guide in 6 languages · 09:00Pickup is included with the mini-van

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour Up in Europe

Is this one for you?Choose the mini-van if your group is up to six people and you want to travel together. The comfort or luxury car works for smaller groups of up to three who prefer a more intimate setup. The nine- to ten-hour day is built to fit both cities and their tastings into one departure from Brussels without feeling rushed, so book this if you want to see both places with a guide rather than piece together the journey yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Russian.

What is Ghent actually like compared to Bruges?

Ghent was one of the chief medieval towns of Flanders, like Bruges, but it has evolved into a place where modern urban life and historic architecture coexist. It's described as chilled-out and human-scaled, a city where people enjoy life and anything goes: less formal than Bruges, more contemporary in feel.

Do I have to do the chocolate tasting and beer tasting, or can I skip them?

The chocolate and waffle tasting in Bruges is part of the tour. In Ghent, you choose between a beer tasting or a boat trip through the canals, so you pick which one suits you that day.

How much walking is involved in each city?

The tour is described as suitable for all physical fitness levels. The guide leads you through the medieval sites and history of both cities on foot, but the exact distance and pace depend on which sites the guide chooses to emphasize that day.

What happens during the drive between Brussels and the two cities?

The vehicle has an interactive presentation during the drive, so the guide uses that time to introduce the history and culture of Flanders and prepare you for what you'll see. WiFi and refreshments are available on board.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with young children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. The tour is wheelchair accessible throughout, and all areas and surfaces are accessible.