15 1-Day Tours in Belgium Worth a Day

From Brussels: Guided Day Trip to Bruges and Ghent - Bruges first: canals, Begijnhof, and the Lake of Love

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

Guided day trip from Brussels to Bruges and Ghent with canal sights, Begijnhof, Saint Bavo Cathedral, free time for lunch and chocolate.

“Antonio was an outstanding tour guide and truly made the experience unforgettable. His deep knowledge of the history, culture, and hidden details of each place brought everything to life in a way that felt engaging and natural, never scripted or rushed. He explained complex historical facts with clarity and enthusiasm, and his storytelling kept everyone interested from start to finish. What really set Antonio apart was his warmth and professionalism. He was attentive to the group, always happy to answer questions, and flexible when needed, making sure everyone felt comfortable and included. His passion for what he does is obvious, and it shows in the care he puts into every…”

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From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in English with Boat Option

2.From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in English with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,989 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Amsterdam to Bruges day trip by coach with English guide, UNESCO sights, Belgian beer and chocolate stop, plus 3 free hours.

“I had such a pleasant trip to Brugges with Ana Maria, Maritoni, and the wonderful guide Antonio. The journey was comfortable and I learned so much along the way. This was the best way to see Bruges for the day!”

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From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in Spanish with Boat Option

3.From Amsterdam: Bruges Day Trip in Spanish with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,866 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Spanish guided Bruges day trip from Amsterdam with UNESCO sights, Lake of Love, canals, chocolate stop, and 3 hours to explore.

“Once we arrived it was fabulous our tour guide Pablo was unbelievable very informative knowledgeable I was impressed the meeting point at beginning was running late but Pablo made it worth it and the city forget it was unbelievable a must go …/”

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Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

4.Luxembourg and Dinant Day Trip from Brussels

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

Day trip from Brussels to Luxembourg and Dinant: Ardennes coach ride, guided EU sights, cathedrals, and Meuse views, with free time.

“Paolo was an amazing guide. He effortlessly switched between Spanish and English to accommodate everyone. He provided so much information about the places we visited. He was very funny and provided great tips on what to do in our free time. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a long but great day.”

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

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

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

Guided Bruges day trip from Brussels with UNESCO canals, quiet parks, free lunch time, and optional boat views of the Venice of the North.

“JC was a great guide, shows us all the hidden gems and the best restaurants and chocolate shops”

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

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

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

Bruges day trip from Brussels with a guided UNESCO walk, canal-side sights, chocolate time, and an optional canal boat ride during free time.

“Estela our guide did an amazing job presenting interesting history facts and showing us around. she was also very helpful and gave wonderful suggestions of restaurants and other places to see.”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Bruges with Optional Seasonal Cruise

7.From Paris: Day Trip to Bruges with Optional Seasonal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,034 reviews · 1 day · from $153

One-day trip from Paris to UNESCO Bruges with guided medieval walking, optional summer canal cruise, and time for moules frites and Belgian beer.

“It was super fun. Brugge is a very beautiful place & the time was enough for grabbing quick lunch, take boat ride & walk around the town.”

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Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

8.Bruges and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels

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

Guided Bruges and Ghent day trip from Brussels with A/C transport, artisan chocolate tastings, top sights, and timed free time.

“Great overview of both cities and a fair amount of free time. Angie, our guide, was exceptional! Our group was smaller (50%) than the capacity which was perfect. Not sure if I would have enjoyed the same trip at it's maximum capacity.”

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Bruges Day Trip from Brussels

9.Bruges Day Trip from Brussels

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

Bruges day trip from Brussels with A/C coach, English guide, chocolate tasting, Lake of Love and Old St. John’s, plus 4 hours free time.

“Great full day trip to Bruges! The city is just magical and our tour guide Palo was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience perfect. We had an hour walking tour upon arrival and then had 4 hours of free time to explore on our own. The amount of time to explore was just right and not rushed. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels With Cheese, Clogs and Windmills

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

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

Coach to Amsterdam for windmills, cheese and clogs, plus a guided walk past Dam Square and the Red Light District, with free time to explore.

“A bit disappointing... This was not a guided tour, we were dropped off and given all of 3 hours to tour through the historic district of Amsterdam, with a map that was not overly helpful. The walk to where we were dropped off and picked back up was a 20 minute walk each way, so there went 40 minutes. We were encouraged to take the boat tour, took over an hour and while we did see lots of buildings and get some history, it was hard to take photos in the covered boat. We were promised windmills in the tour description, we saw one.... The cheese tasting, was a tour…”

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From Amsterdam: Day Trip to Bruges in Spanish or English

11.From Amsterdam: Day Trip to Bruges in Spanish or English

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 357 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

12-hour guided bus trip from Amsterdam to Bruges with Lake of Love stories, key sights like the Belfry, and 3 hours to explore on your own.

“The trip was great. The guides are helpful and always checking if you ok. Left at 9am,reached at 12h15.Our English guide was with us until 2pm and we had 3hrs to explore.A trip worth the travel time.Coach was comfortable and driver was also great.”

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From Brussels: Bruges Full-Day Trip by Train

12.Bruges Full-Day Trip by Train

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

Train day trip from Brussels to medieval Bruges with a 2.5-hour guided walk, Begijnhof calm, De Halve Maan beer, free time, and optional canals.

“It was a great tour, our guide was very well organised and knowledgeable, she also explained everything well, It seemed the cost was higher than other companies but we considered it was good value for money.”

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Antwerp and Ghent Day Trip from Brussels With Atomium Photo Stop

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

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

Guided Atomium photo stop plus walking tours in Antwerp and Ghent from Brussels, with A/C coach and free time to wander.

“Juliana (our guide) made this trip an interesting, fun and informative trip. She's very helpful with all our queries. Would highly recommend and wish I could have the whole day in Antwerp & Gent”

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From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

14.Day Trip to Ghent with Atomium

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

Day trip from Brussels to Ghent with a Spanish guided tour, an Atomium stop, and 4 hours of free time for lunch and photos.

“Dia bem organizado, percurso e boa comunicação da guia. Bom conhecimento e manteve o grupo motivado.”

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Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels

15.Amsterdam Day Trip from Brussels

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

Full-day Amsterdam trip from Brussels with a guided canal cruise, major area orientation, and 4 hours to explore on your own.

“The guide was excellent, his English very good and his explanations were great. However, I felt we were left on our own for too long from the guide departing and finding our way back to the bus was quite a distance, and without speaking the same language communication was difficult.”

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