Guided tour of Ghent

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walking tour

2 Adults x $15.93

$31.86

Approx Total

$31.86

No boat ride: You can select this option if you want to do only the walking tour in Ghent.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Spanish
Guided tour of Ghent
City tips / Travel tips
Professional guide in Spanish

Food and drink

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

Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

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

5 minutes
Het Belfort van Gent

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

10 minutes
St. Bavo's Cathedral

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 minutes
Saint Nicholas Church

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

3 minutes
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 minutes
Korenmarkt

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 minutes
St Michael's Bridge

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

7 minutes
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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 minutes
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 minutes

Additional Info

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.

Free Cancellation

March 11100% refund

March 12No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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