The 15 Best Day Trips from Brussels

1.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 guide. Walk past canals, medieval squares, Saint Bavo Cathedral, the Belfry, Graslei, and Minnewater Lake, then use free time for lunch, chocolate, photos, and independent exploring. Guides such as Antonio, Peter, and Angie are known for clear stories and useful local tips.

“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.Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

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

Spend about 12 hours visiting Luxembourg City and Dinant from Brussels. You’ll see the Grand Ducal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Neumünster Abbey, European Quarter, Dinant’s riverside sights, and the Maison de Monsieur Sax. Expect a long coach day, optional paid entrances, free time for lunch and exploring, and possible English, French, or Spanish commentary.

“Very nice. We did not expect such a wonderful visit. Dinant specially was very unexpectedly delightful.”

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3.Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ENG)

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

Travel by coach from Brussels to Bruges for a two-hour English walking tour with guides such as Peter, Blanca, and Antonio. See the Begijnhof, Minnewaterpark, Market Square, Castle Square, canals, and St. John’s Hospital, then enjoy about four hours to eat, shop, or add a roughly 35-minute boat tour.

“The bus was really clean. Carlos the driver was really good and safe. Blanca was really good - she engages very well with the tour group and really shows that she is passionate with her job. Very informative as well. I give her 6 stars 🌟.”

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4.Bruges Day Trip with Boat Tour Option (ES)

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

Travel from Brussels to Bruges by coach for a Spanish guided walk through Minnewaterpark, Begijnhof, Markt, Burg Square, and the canals. Guides such as Nico, Gaby, Marta, and Estela have been praised for warm, lively presentations. You get about four hours to eat, shop, take photos, or add the optional canal boat ride.

“I really enjoyed my trip to Bruges. Our guide Lucia was very kind and helpful. The city is worth visiting, but with the help of a guide it makes the experience even more rich.”

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5.Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

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

This 10-hour English-language trip from Brussels visits Bruges and Ghent by air-conditioned bus. You’ll walk past canals, medieval squares, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, guild halls, and chocolate shops, with about 1 to 1.5 hours of free time in each city. Guides such as Angie, Antonio, and JC are known for clear stories and useful local tips, though the day involves plenty of walking.

“Antonio was a fantastic tour guide - very knowledgeable and friendly. I was traveling with a group of university students, and he kept them entertained and engaged the whole time.”

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6.Bruges Day Trip from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 619 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel from Brussels to Bruges by air-conditioned coach for a guided walk through Minnewater, the Begijnhof, Burg Square, and Markt. You’ll taste artisan chocolate, hear stories from an English-speaking guide, then get about four hours to eat, shop, visit museums, or take a boat ride before returning to Brussels.

“This was a great trip! I chose this option because I was not confident with the train system navigation. The guide was awesome! I’m so glad I went on the short tour to learn more about the city that I wouldn’t left undiscovered.”

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7.Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 521 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $75

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Amsterdam, stopping at Rembrandt Hoeve for cheese tasting, clog making, and a windmill view. In Amsterdam, use a guide-supplied map and free time to see Dam Square, the Royal Palace, canals, and the red light district. English, French, and Spanish may be offered.

“Johan is an excellent and professional guide! He explains everything with details. Highly recommend this Tour”

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8.Cheese, Clogs & Windmills Amsterdam Day Trip

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

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Rembrandt Hoeve for cheese tasting, clog-making, and Dutch crafts. Guides such as Bruno provide city advice before you explore Amsterdam independently for about four hours. A canal cruise may be available at extra cost. English and Spanish tours are offered.

“Awesome Day!!!! Thankyou!!! Rent a Bicycle at the Amsterdam Central Statiion for your 4hour free time❤️”

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9.Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 210 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend about 10 hours visiting Antwerp and Ghent from central Brussels. An English-speaking guide leads walking tours past castles, guild houses, cathedrals, Rubens works, canals, and medieval squares. You also get free time in each city and a quick Atomium photo stop. Guides may include Antonio, Diego, Juliana, Jorge, or Pablo.

“Ghent was wonderful. Antwerp was worth seeing but less scenic. Jorge, our guide, was amazing. He was a fount of information.”

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10.Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 163 reviews · from $49Best value

Meet your Spanish-speaking Buendia Tours guide at Brussels Central Station for a nine-hour trip to Ghent, with an Atomium photo stop, a two-hour guided walk, and four hours to eat and explore independently. Visit medieval landmarks including St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, Gravensteen, and the Graslei.

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11.Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 106 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $82

Travel from Brussels to Amsterdam by air-conditioned bus, then see the canal district by guided boat before four hours of free time. English and Spanish-speaking guides such as Antonio, Pablo, and Jules have led this outing. It suits first-time visitors who want an overview without planning transport, but traffic can shorten your time in Amsterdam.

“Great value and our guide Julian was extremely informative throughout the entire trip. The canal cruise was the highlight as Julian pointed out many of the attractions as we cruised along. This meant we could select those we wished to visit in our own time. Excellent!”

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12.Bruges and Ghent Full-Day Trip by Train

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

Travel by train from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk beside Bruges canals, visit the Beguinage and Markt, then see Ghent’s Saint Bavo Cathedral, Graslei, and Gravensteen. You get free time in Bruges for lunch, shopping, or an optional €8 boat ride.

“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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13.Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · from $49

Travel by coach from Brussels to Ghent with an English-speaking guide, stopping first at the Atomium. A two-hour walking tour covers Gravensteen, St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, Graslei, and more, followed by four hours for lunch and exploring independently.

“As there were only 3 English speaking tourists, we were joined with Spanish group, and in Gent we had another guide - Diane, a local student. She tried her best, although talked too much on architectural nuances of some buildings. More interesting stories about historical people and local legends would be more appreciated.”

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14.Bus day trip to Luxembourg and Dinant from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 72 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $75

Travel from Brussels to Dinant and Luxembourg on a 12-hour English-led coach trip. You’ll see Dinant’s riverside setting, Luxembourg’s old town, Grand Ducal Palace, Corniche, and Grund neighborhood, then enjoy about three hours of free time. Guides such as Pablo, Bruno, Diego, and Antonio are praised for their help and local context.

“Magicallllllll! Like stepping into the pages of a fairytale! We had two guides (English and Spanish) and both were very very knowledgeable, descriptive and told us so many details! The tour they gave us was very very good and the drivers (both of them going and coming) were great! A must trip!”

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15.Day trip to Ghent and Atomium from Brussels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $51

Travel from Brussels to the Atomium and Ghent by air-conditioned bus. After a guided walk through Ghent’s cathedral, towers, guild houses, riverfront, and markets, you get about four hours for lunch, museums, shopping, or a canal ride. Guides may include Mark, Pablo, Julian, Bruno, or Diego, but assignments vary.

“The tour guide Julian is a great guide, very knowledgeable and a nice person. He was very kind, nice, and helpful to all of us. Ghent is a nice city. The historic center is very small, so you see it very fast. Food was delicious. Everything was great until the end of the tour. We were supposed to meet at 4:30 at a bus station which was not a real bus station, and the bus was not allowed to park there. Me and another woman were 6 minutes late. The bus decided to move away from the location and initially it was a 10-minute walk to the bus. Ended up…”

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