Guided tour of Ghent

Overview

With its historic center, its quaint little houses and its manicured canals, Ghent is, in its own right, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With this combined tour you can discover it by land and by water.

Itinerary

1. Hôtel de Ville de Gand

   We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.

   · 5 min

2. Beffroi et halle aux draps

   Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.

   · 10 min

3. Cathédrale Saint-Bavon

   You will discover the exterior and interior of the Cathedral of Ghent, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".

   · 25 min

4. Eglise Saint Nicolas de Gand

   Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?

   · 3 min

5. Masons' Guild Hall

   In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.

   · 4 min

6. Marché aux grains de Gand

   In front of the church of Saint Nicholas, we find the Korenmarkt. In this place the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be will be explained.

   · 5 min

7. Pont Saint-Michel

   On this bridge you can take some incredible photos. The history of the tower of the Church of San Miguel will also be explained here.

   · 7 min

8. Graslei et Korenlei

   We will follow the banks of the Lys river. We will get to know the buildings that surround the canal, such as the "grain house" or the current Marriott Hotel. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.

   · 10 min

9. The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.

   · 7 min

10. In front of the Meat House, we will make a small stop at a traditional street stall. Here the seller will tell us about the most famous sweet in Ghent, the cuberdon.

    · 3 min

11. St. Veerleplein

    The last point of our guided tour is the Sint-Veerleplein square. Here our guide will explain the history of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, it will give you some tips on where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops.

    · 15 min

How to use your ticket

If you do not show up or cancel in the 24 hours prior to the service, you will be charged 100% of the total cost of the reservation.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
• Our guides have in mind the best for clients; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and takes about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
• Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 25 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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