Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGhent and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
based on 16 reviews
Duration: 12.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Product code: 2550LIN7
16 reviews of Ghent and Bruges Day Trip from Amsterdam
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Was a great day trip to two wonderfully rich cities. I like the fact that we're given just basic instructions and the rest was free time to do and see whatever I wanted. I prepared by printing out maps prior to the trip so that I could explore areas around the city center areas. Be sure to bring small change for the toilets.
Reviewed by: Ronald D, United States, May 2008
Awesome!
Reviewed by: Rahim J, United States, October 2007
Very good. I also got two other friends to go with me. I will use your service next year.
Reviewed by: Jack E, United States, April 2007
Long day but worthwhile. Ghent and Bruges were lovely. On the square in Bruges we took a horse and carriage ride. There is also an opportunity to get on a small bus to do a short tour of the city. It would have been better to go straight to Amsterdam, rather than stop for 40 minutes on the way back at the restaurant, majority of people were not happy about this.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom, August 2008
Although a very long day, worth it to do if you don't have much time to visit Belgium more in depth or want to add on one more bonus to your European experience. Both cities were very interesting. There wasn't enough time in Gent, but plenty of time in Bruges, which I personally enjoyed the most because of it's layout and friendly atmosphere. The tower climb in Bruges was a definite must to see the city from a bird's eye view.
Reviewed by: Laura J, Canada, June 2008
If you want to expand your visit and see historic cities in Belgium, you'll enjoy this tour. The time in Ghent, especially, was really too short to see much, but you'll still get a flavor for these cities. Because of the distance, be prepared to ride in the bus quite a bit.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, May 2008
I liked Ghent, but we were too rushed there. I really enjoyed Bruges though.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States, May 2008
Both cities were worth seeing. The time in Ghent was quite limited, but more time was available to explore Bruges.
Reviewed by: Catherine P, United States, April 2008
This tour was very good.
Reviewed by: Jane T, United States, September 2006
Interesting, funny and relaxing. Good tour guide.
Reviewed by: Olga V, Spain, September 2006
This tour was very good.
Reviewed by: Nancy A, United States, July 2006
An economical and safe way to see Ghent and Bruges as opposed to making all the train connections on your own. We were given ample free time to explore and shop Unfortunately, Ghent was having a festival the day we went and was cram-packed with people and tents selling junk from China and Africa. We were allowed time to eat lunch there but since there was 'standing-room only' at all available cafes, it was not as enjoyable as it could have been. Schedule the trip during non-festival days to enjoy the city sights better. Go in off-seasons to fully enjoy the atmosphere of old Bruges and Ghent, unless you don't mind being crammed in like sardines with other tourists. Bruges is also beautiful in the winter. In addition to the beautiful churches and sites, be sure to enjoy Belgian frites, fabulous chocolates and tapestry shops in Bruges!
Reviewed by: Beverly A, United States, August 2008
Eleven hours round trip on a bus to see these two towns was a waste of time. Ghent is a very dirty town with very little to offer. Bruges was some what better. The tour guide kept telling us how nice they were for letting us off at the places they were so that we did not have to walk very far, over and over and over.
Reviewed by: Richard S, United States, April 2008
For the amount of people on the bus the lady leading the tour could not be heard when she was speaking to the tour members. The time in Ghent was too short and would have been better spent if the tour had just gone to Bruges.
Reviewed by: Robert M, United States, September 2007
The tour guide was neither enthusiastic nor informative.
Reviewed by: Madhuri G, India, May 2007
