7 Day Trips from Brussels Worth the Early Start

1.From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8,353 reviews · 10h 30m · from $55Our pick

Travel from central Brussels to Bruges and Ghent with a live English or Spanish-speaking guide. See canals, the Begijnhof, Belfry, Saint Bavo Cathedral, Graslei, and more, with guided walks plus free time for lunch, photos, and local treats.

“Our day trip was awesome! Sabrina was a fantastic tour guide! Friendly and concise, she gave lots of interesting information and we never got bored. Her suggestions for shopping and meals were very good. It was a nice and enjoyable program, and both cities were wonderful! If you get Sabrina, you’re sure to have a fantastic time!”

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2.From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Dinant and Luxembourg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,973 reviews · 12 hours · from $66

Travel from Brussels to Dinant and Luxembourg by coach with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Dinant’s riverside church and Saxophone links, then tour Luxembourg City’s palace, cathedral, fortifications, and Corniche before free time for lunch and exploring.

“On time, bus was clean and comfortable (warm especially because it was a cold day). The tour guides were very nice and made everyone feel extremely welcome taking register before taking off so no one was left back throughout the trip with very clear instructions of how the day would go, recommendations and meet up times. My partner and I were a bit hesitant of this at first because we thought we would need at least an overnight stay in Luxembourg but we took the risk and it was definitely worth it. Another country we’ve visited added to the list! Would definitely do it again and recommend ! 10/10!!”

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3.Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,474 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Brussels to Luxembourg and Dinant by air-conditioned coach. Expect guided stops at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Neumünster Abbey, the European quarter, and Dinant’s riverfront, with free time for lunch and exploring. Commentary may be in English, French, or Spanish.

“I had done a tour the day before that was also delivered in both English and Spanish, and on that one it became quite tedious and felt like it dragged on. Surprisingly, that wasn’t an issue at all on this tour. The guide was absolutely lovely an”

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4.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,352 reviews · 570 minutes - 10 hours · from $50Best value

Travel from Brussels to Bruges by comfortable coach, then follow an English-speaking guide through canals, squares, Begijnhof, and medieval streets. Guides such as Peter, Blanca, and Antonio are praised for clear storytelling and useful food tips. Add the optional boat ride for a fresh view of Bruges.

“Our guide George was great! Highly recommend this day trip from Brussels. The bathroom situation is not great and the crowds during certain parts of the tour were bad but we managed. All in all, it was a fun day.”

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5.From Brussels: Day Trip to Amsterdam with Canal Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,243 reviews · 12 hours · from $81

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by comfortable coach with a Spanish and English-speaking guide such as Antonio, Julian, or Pablo. Cruise the historic canals for one hour, then enjoy about 3.5 hours to explore on your own. It is a full day, but the plan is simple and well organized.

“Our trip was excellent, Antonio was simply amazing, he made the entire experience above and beyond, we just had so much fun with him. Thank you Antonio! We are grateful for such a great experience”

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6.From Brussels: Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,171 reviews · 9h 30m · from $50

Travel by bus from Brussels to Bruges for a Spanish-guided walk through the UNESCO-listed center. See Minnewaterpark, Begijnhof, Markt, Burg Square, canals, and famous landmarks, then enjoy four hours for lunch, chocolate, shopping, or an optional boat trip.

“Guides were amazing and every part of the tour was well planned. Definitely will recommend to everyone visiting Belgium.”

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7.Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 784 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend about 10 hours visiting Bruges and Ghent from Brussels with an English-speaking guide. Walk past canals, medieval squares, guild halls, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, and famous landmarks, with roughly 1 to 1.5 hours of free time in each city. Guides may include Angie, Antonio, JC, or others.

“Nice tour with two different and small cities to visit. Enough time to explore was provided in both cities and we did not feel rushed.”

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