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Guided Tour Ghent
3.0
5 Ratings
Gent
Ghent, with its time-honoured city centre, charming residences and meticulously maintained canals, is among Europe’s most gorgeous cities. This combined tour allows you to explore it both on land and on water.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis) - We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall, where our guide will describe the various architectural styles of the building.
- Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle) - Our guide will share insights about this iconic tower and the history of its dragon.
- St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - Explore both the exterior and interior of Ghent’s Cathedral, home to the most frequently stolen painting in history, the renowned “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by the Van Eyck brothers.
- Saint Nicholas Church - Did you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
- Masons’ Guild Hall - In front of the original facade of the Masons guild house, our guide will explain the concept of guild houses and the unique features of this one.
- Korenmarkt - Located in front of Saint Nicholas Church, the Korenmarkt is where we will delve into the unique history of the building that once served as the post office.
- Saint Michael’s Bridge - From this bridge, you can capture stunning photos. Our guide will also recount the story of the tower of Saint Michael’s Church.
- Graslei and Korenlei - We will stroll along the Lys riverbank, learning about the buildings lining the river, such as the Masons’ Guild House and the current Marriot Hotel. There will also be opportunities for photos.
- OOOST - The Great Butchers’ Hall, dating back to the 15th century, originally served as a covered market.
- Kleine Vismarkt - Across from the Great Butcher’s Hall, we will pause at a traditional market stall where the vendor will introduce us to Ghent’s famous candy, the cuberdon.
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Insider city tips
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Museum entrance
Additional Information
- You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you some great food spots :)
Location
Sint-Baafsplein 2
Sint-Baafsplein
Meet outside the Belfort Tower. Your guide will be holding a large black umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jane
Oct 30, 2023
Good guides, about half and half walking tour and boat ride - A good overview of the city, its main sights and most important stories. Our guide, Sergio, was lovely and although delivered at top speed, the spiel was good.
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Carmenfc97
Nov 28, 2021
Never again - We booked a freetour for visiting Dublin for Sunday morning at 10:30. Nobody came to our tour. We were with lot of people waiting and we lost our time. We don't recommend this
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