12 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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8.From Brussels: Cheese, Clogs & Windmills Amsterdam Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 365 reviews · 12 hours · from $71

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Amsterdam, stopping at Rembrandt Hoeve for cheese tasting and clog-making. Guides such as Bruno and Miguel add history and humor, then you get free time for Amsterdam sights, shopping, and an optional canal cruise.

“It was fantastic. Tour guide Bruno was very nice. The tour was informative. We had the best time at the cheese factory. When we got to Amsterdam, we were on our own for 4 hrs. Due to time constraints, we were not able to exple everything. It is a good idea to go on the hop on hop off bus to see the city of you don’t want to walk.”

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9.From Brussels: Bruges Full-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 232 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Take the train from Brussels to Bruges, then follow an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide on a 2.5-hour walk past canals, medieval squares, the Begijnhof, guildhalls, and major churches. Guides such as Louise, Louisa, David, and Heloise have earned praise for lively storytelling. You get about three hours to explore alone.

“Louisa, our tour guide, was fantastic. She gave us great insight into the history of Bruges as well as a great walking tour through many beautiful spots in the town. After seeing a number of sights we had some free time to explore. Highly recommend it, will have to visit Bruges again because of all the things we saw!”

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10.From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 192 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $50

Travel from Brussels to Ghent by coach with a Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at the Atomium before a two-hour city tour. See the Mystic Lamb, Gravensteen, Graslei, and medieval streets, then enjoy four hours for lunch and independent exploring.

“Pudimos disfrutar de la ciudad al máximo y conocer muchísima información sobre la misma. así como conocer sitios para probar platos típicos.”

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11.From Brussels: Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 103 reviews · 10 hours · from $82

Spend one long day with a guide in Bruges and Ghent, traveling by train from Brussels. Walk Bruges canals, the Beguinage, Markt, and Burg Square, then see Ghent’s Saint Bavo Cathedral, Graslei, and Gravensteen. English, French, and Spanish tours are available.

“A lot of walking, took a bit longer for the guide to speak in English and French which slowed things down. Was a great experience all the same. Glad we did the tour.”

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12.From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

Travel by coach from Brussels to Ghent for an English guided walk past medieval churches, castles, markets, and the Graslei. Guides such as Diego, Eros, Hugo, and Paula have earned strong praise for their stories and advice. You also get four hours to eat, explore, or take a river cruise.

“I had the privilege of having Guimor my guide for the entire trip, just for me - because I was the only English speaking tourist on that day. She made it special with her handheld penguin (I forgot its name) and a super narration of past and present of Ghent. I liked it a lot. Thank you Guimor for such a wonderful experience.”

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