Ghent and Bruges Tour: Explore Belgium's Best Cities

Embark on a private day trip from Amsterdam to Bruges and immerse yourself in the ancient charms of Belgium. Explore historic landmarks, enjoy local cuisine, and indulge in the best waffles and chocolate. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gravensteen - History with a playful twist
    Wouter Deprez, known for his humorous style, invites you on a tour of ‘his’ Gravensteen. Through a distinctive audio guide, he shares his enthusiasm for Philip of Alsace, the architect of Flanders’ most magnificent castle. He presents his unique perspective on a world filled with wandering counts,…
What's Included
  • Transport by a private air-conditioned sedan/minivan
  • Bottled water and wifi on board
  • Professional driver/host
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Entrance tickets for the Gravensteen Castle
  • Possibility to buy the best Belgium waffles and chocolate
  • This is a self guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Professional guide
  • Tip (optional)
Additional Information

Experience the charm of two of Belgium’s most remarkable cities with a private day trip to Ghent and Bruges from Amsterdam. This tour offers flexibility, allowing you to decide what to explore in Ghent and Bruges. Your driver/host will guide you to the cities’ highlights and recommend delightful lunch spots.
Are you excited to visit Gravensteen Castle,…

Location
Gravensteen
Sint-Veerleplein 11,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kevin_s
Sep 22, 2025
Beautiful day in Bruges! - If you only have one day outside of Amsterdam this is the tour for seeing Bruges. It is a long drive and Jamal was wonderful. The Gravensteen castle was very unique and audio guide was very funny in a dark sort of way. Bruges is a place you have to visit once and we will definitely be back to actually stay there overnight. Jamal helped us with suggestions and a game plan for the 4 hours in Bruges! Do this tour if you want to stay away from the big buses and have a private experience. Ask for Jamal!
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Harrylori_m
Sep 2, 2025
Stress free sight seeing with Peter behind the wheel - It was an early day but we got to Ghent in time to see the 10:15 opening of the alterpiece. We visited the castle next then hed off to Bruges for more fun. Peter was an awesome and safe driver and friendly. I love this type of tour because you get to make your itinerary your own. Got back to Amsterdam by 6pm. Long day but enjoyed all the sights!
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Donald_b
Aug 26, 2025
Touring delights - Peter, our driver, did an excellent job of getting us to the key market and significant historical sites. Easy walking access, no problems with drop off or pick up! Job well done
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Kbrett_r
Jul 12, 2025
Great Day Trip To Bruges & Ghent from Amsterdam - Tour was a great way to see the medieval Belgian towns of Bruges and Ghent from Amsterdam in 1 day. The tour is a long day (12 hour tour), which includes ~7 1/2 hours round trip drive time, ~2 hours in Ghent, and ~2 1/2 hours in Bruges. To mention, in the the towns, this is a self guided tour. The highlight in Ghent is touring the beautiful Gravensteen medieval castle, which takes at least 1 hour and is a must to do. Other options are a canal boat cruise, having a coffee and Belgian waffle at the many cafes, and visiting several churches, but due to the limited time, it is not possible to do everything. In Bruges, the highlight is a canal cruise around the central historic area, but other options are visiting churches, shopping at the many stores, and getting lunch at the many restaurants. Ideally it would be good to have at least 3 hours in Ghent and 3 to 4 hours in Bruges as there is so much to see and do. However this tour is a great way to visit Belgium from Amsterdam and see two fabulous medieval towns in one day.
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Leslie_s
Jun 27, 2025
A Great Way to See Another Country/City When Visiting Amsterdam - Hamza was great! He met us at the designated spot and did his best to navigate traffic and construction to ensure we had the most time possible at the locations. The castle was very interesting and Brugge was a beautiful city. When we arrived Hamza shared a list of recommendations that helped us use our time to the fullest. We could have spent more time exploring the city, but to fit it all in one day from Amsterdam, we made good use of the time. Hamza was very accommodating and made sure we had a pleasant experience.
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Sf7ntpfkgp
Oct 11, 2024
American Tourists - Peter did a great job driving us to the destinations. He was a little on the quiet side but very pleasant. Long day but good experience.
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Brent_j
May 26, 2024
Excellent option for visiting Bruges from Amsterdam! - We really enjoyed this day-long sightseeing trip to Bruges. Our driver Gavin picked us up right on time at our hotel and we had a super comfortable 3-hour ride to Bruges. Once there, Gavin walked us around the town and showed us a few places before letting us set out on our own for 3 hours. The town was busy, but beautiful! Lots of cool architecture to marvel at and some very good restaurants and shops to visit. When we were done exploring, we just texted Gavin and he picked us right up and headed back to Amsterdam. We're very glad we made the day trip to this awesome town.
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Timothy_b
May 7, 2024
Bruges is a great day trip - Cornelis was our driver. He was very attentive and professional, and he gave us a good overview of Bruges before we adventured out on our own. Beautiful town and people, Several awe inspiring historic churches, Michelangelo’s Madonna, the horse and buggy ride, and the delicious Belgian waffles made for a great trip! Highly recommend that others take this adventure!
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Melida_o
Jan 12, 2024
Great ride for 2 - The drive was very comfortable. This is a great trip for an intimate group. Enjoyed the freedom of just being dropped off a d enjoying the beautiful town of Brugee.
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Katie_j
Apr 2, 2025
Late by 2.5 hours with no messages. Tour did not happen - Tour guide did not show up. We dragged the kids out of bed at 6:30 am and waited an hour. Finally got a message 1.5 hours later that they had an issue and could be there after another hour. We did a different tour with Trip Advisor and their communication was great. I will not book with Viator in the future.
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From $203
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).