Ghent Private Walking Tour: the historical heart of Flanders
Ghent, Belgium
2 hours
Up to 100 people
Easy difficulty
Offered in:
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2 hours
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Ghent is a city of contrasts: in its medieval streets coexist Gothic
churches, ancient fortresses and terraces with a vibrant student
atmosphere... From the 14th to the 21st century in a few steps!
Discover Europe's best kept secret
Ghent is the perfect blend of history, culture, modernity, and walking, resulting in a city that is alive at all hours.
We will walk through the historic center dominated by three towers, visit a fairytale castle, and let ourselves be carried away by the atmosphere of the old docks between locals and visitors to unveil the secrets framed by the Scheldt and Lys rivers.
Will you join us?
Tailor-made
Whether you live the experience alone, as a couple, with family or friends, the tour is fully adaptable to the preferences and interests of the group.
The guide will take you step by step through the history, culture, and idiosyncrasies of Ghent in your language, through a fun and light-hearted storytelling style. In addition, being a private tour, the attention is even closer and the guide will be able to advise you to make the most of your stay in the city.
What activities are included?
Arts and cultureCity breakCity toursCultural and theme toursEducational tourWedding and honeymoonWalking tourVip and exclusiveCity tours
Themes for this tour:
CouplesEco friendlyFamily friendlyGroup friendlyLuxuryOutdoorPrivate activityRomanticSeniorTailor madeYouth
Guide language:
Spanish,English,French
Pickup Points
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Day 1
1
Cathedral of Saint-Bavo (Sint-Baaf)
It is the oldest parish church in Ghent and home to "The Adoration of
the Mystic Lamb" by the van Eyck brothers, one of the most stolen
works of art in history. ...
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2
Belfry Tower
It stands in the center of the emblematic row of towers, symbolizing
the prosperity and independence of the city with a fierce dragon that
crowns its 91 m heigh ...
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3
Grain market (Korenmarkt)
In the past, it was the ancient crossroads for the grain trade
throughout Flanders, but today it is a monumental terrace. The
historic buildings surrounding the ...
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4
Saint Nicolas church
One of the oldest churches in Ghent and emblem of the Scaldian Gothic.
It is named after the patron saint of commerce because its
reconstruction was possible th ...
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5
Saint Michael's church
The 134 m that were initially planned for this "monument of victory"
remained only 24, but its beauty and location next to the canals have
made it the protagoni ...
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6
Old docks of Graslei and Korenlei
The skyline of medieval port buildings that frame the Lys River are
the legacy of the docks where ships loaded with spices and grain
arrived (hence the name) an ...
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7
Old fish market (Vismarkt)
Fish has been traded here since the Middle Ages, but today all kinds
of products are offered and advertised by market workers, while
cyclists ride around the ma ...
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8
Castle of the Counts of Flanders (Gravensteen)
It is the only medieval castle with moat remaining in Flanders. Its
practically intact fortification system gives us a glimpse of the
chivalric culture of the 1 ...
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9
Patershol neighborhood
Authentic folk soul of the city! Its cobbled alleys are intertwined in
a medieval pattern that takes us back in time to enjoy a beer and
traditional kroakemande ...
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10
Friday Market (Vrijdagmarkt)
The square, that was the point of triumphal entries of the new kings,
is now ideal for shopping at the flea market every weekend or in the
stores that surround ...
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11
PLEASE NOTE
The itinerary of the TOUR MAY CHANGE for different reasons:
* If the tour guide considers more interesting options for the group
needs.
* If the guide agr ...
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Included
Guided tour in your languageIt can be in Spanish, English or another language you want to practice in a very special context (French, Portuguese or Dutch on request at booking@bruselasguias.com).
Not included
Train or tram tickets. If you choose the Option 2 (From Brussels by train):
You can buy your train tickets before or the guide will help you to buy them on the spot (rates depending on your age and situation: children up to 11 years old always FREE TRAINS IN BELGIUM, rest of the rates between €7 and €18 -open return tickets-).
You can buy your Delijn tram tickets before or the guide will help you to buy them on the spot (children up to 5 years old FREE TRAM, adults 5€ -open return tickets-).
- You can buy your TRAIN TICKETS beforehand or the guide will help you to buy them on the spot (rates depend on your age and situation: children up to 11 years old always have FREE TRAINS IN BELGIUM, the rest of the rates BETWEEN €7 AND €18 -OPEN RETURN TICKETS-).
- You can buy your DELIJN TRAM TICKETS beforehand or the guide will help you to buy them on the spot (children up to 5 years old FREE TRAM, ADULTS 5€ -OPEN RETURN TICKETS-). GROUPS: max. 10 pax (for larger groups, contact us directly for the best offers). LANGUAGES: EN / ES (FR / PT / NL upon direct request). PLEASE NOTE that the tour is a walking tour (accessible to strollers, prams, wheelchairs, and limited mobility, but we are not taking coaches or private transports. For this kind of needs please contact us directly). PLEASE SHOW UP at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts. *Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts this long, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is the best for the group! Please for special requests email us to booking@bruselasguias.com
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before the event
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