Ghent and Atomium Tour from Brussels
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Make the most of your time in Belgium on this full-day excursion to Ghent from Brussels. Don't worry about time-consuming public transportation; Instead, take advantage of round-trip bus transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can convey a context you might not discover alone. Plus, you'll also have time to explore the city independently and at your own pace. IF YOU WANT TO VISIT GENT, THIS IS THE BEST OPTION. THE MOST RECOMMENDED VISIT BY USERS, HAS THE BEST REVIEWS ON THE INTERNET, THE MOST ECONOMIC EXCURSION ON THE MARKET AND THE ONLY ONE IN ALL BELGIUM THAT IS MADE EXCLUSIVELY IN SPANISH !!
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour in Ghent
- City tips / Travel tips
- Professional guide in Spanish
- Round trip by air-conditioned bus
What's not
- Pick up and return to the hotel.
- Food and drink
Itinerary
Before leaving Brussels behind, we will stop at the iconic Atomium. We will admire its more than 100 meters high and the spheres about 18 meters in diameter that represent the nine provinces of Belgium before we continue our path.
We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.
Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.
We arrived in Ghent, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the center, where the guided tour will begin.
Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?
In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.
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.
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.
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".
The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.
In front of the Meat House, we will make a small stop at a traditional street stall. Here the seller will tell us about the most famous sweet in Ghent, the cuberdon.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In Place Carrefour de l'Europe under the columns of the main entrance to the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Our guides carry Buendia Tours ID.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 45 travellers
- Operated by
- Buendía
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
- Our guides have in mind the best for clients; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and takes about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat.
- All children from 0 to 3 years must travel in an approved safety chair when travelling by bus. Be sure to bring the appropriate chair.
How it compares in Brussels
- Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 104 day trips we list in Brussels.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 104.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Brussels
Brussels, Belgium's capital and a seat of European institutions, pairs a gilded Grand-Place with comic-strip murals, Art Nouveau houses and waffle stalls.
The Grand-Place is the centre of old Brussels, a cobbled square ringed by gilded guildhalls and the Gothic town hall, whose spire rises over everything. A few streets away, the small bronze Manneken Pis draws a crowd. On the hill above, the Royal Palace and the Mont des Arts gardens look down on the lower town, while the Atomium, a giant model of an iron crystal built for the 1958 World Fair, stands on the northern edge.
Top-ranked sights in Brussels: Grand-Place (Grote Markt), Manneken Pis, Royal Galleries of Saint Hubert (Les Galeries St-Hubert).
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