Embark on a historic and authentic exploration of Ghent, Belgium. Discover fascinating buildings, including St. Bavo’s Cathedral and the belfry, and indulge in the city’s rich culinary heritage, from Belgian chocolate to traditional Flemish specialties.
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Sint-Baafsplein - I will meet you in front of the white statue in the middle of Sint-Baafsplein.
We start with a general introduction to Ghent. Then we zoom in on the economic, political, cultural and religious history of the city: all four can be discovered on the square! - St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
- Maaseikplein - Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
- Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil) - On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
- Hoogpoort - In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
- Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis) - The town hall has been built for centuries. The guilty? The most famous Gentenaar: Emperor Charles V against whom the Gentenaars revolted and to whom we owe our nickname ‘noose bearers’…
- Stadshal - The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
- Korenmarkt - The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription…
- Het Groot Vleeshuis - How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
- Gravensteen - The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle …
- St. Veerleplein - Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins …
- Graslei and Korenlei - For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment …
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- Snacks
Join me on a tour through the heart of Ghent, and explore a variety of intriguing spots. Our journey will lead us to captivating structures, both new and ancient, including St. Bavo’s Cathedral housing the globally renowned Lamb of God, the belfry boasting its dragon, the medieval constructed old port, and a multitude of other sites. We’ll explore the abundant heritage of ‘the Burgundian lifestyle,’ celebrating a host of Flemish delicacies such as an extensive selection of beers, chocolates, and not forgetting, the iconic Belgian waffles!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.