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By Gent Free Walking Tour

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €175 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Join our Private Historical Tour: The Best of Gent and discover the most emblematic monuments of our gorgeous city in the company of a knowledgeable and passionate guide. We take you on a journey through the legendary past of Ghent and give you lots of tips on where to go and what to do in the city today.

    History and funny stories, legends and interesting facts, highlights and hidden gems — this tour has got everything to make your experience of Ghent authentic and exciting!

Activity location

  • St Michael's Bridge
    • Sint-Michielsplein
    • 9000, Ghent, Belgium, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hostel Uppelink
    • 21 Sint-Michielsplein
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium

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English Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 22:00
Price details
€175.00 x 1 Adult€175.00
Total
Price is €175.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    All Fees and Taxes
  • Inclusions
    Private Tour
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks, unless specified

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Gravensteen

  • 10m
Unlike most castles, the medieval Castle of the Counts is located right the middle of the city and and is very well preserved. We will tell you all about its impressive past!

St. Veerleplein

  • 10m
The square in front of the castle is both known as the square of death as well as the square of life. You’ll find out why!

Het Huis van Alijn - The House of Alijn

  • 10m
The House of Alijn was a hospital and is the only remaining ‘god house’ in Ghent. We will tell you the unfortunate storey of how it became a hospital.

Vrijdagmarkt

  • 10m
This illustrious square has played a prominent role in Ghent’s history, as well as the man whose statue is located in the middle. Our guide will share its fascinating history with you!

Werregarenstraat

  • 10m
As a way to keep our monumental buildings from being sprayed by graffiti, the city has designated a specific area for street artists to go wild. We’ll walk you through it!

Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

  • 5m
To understand why our city hall looks a little bit ‘confused’, our guide will explain the most significant conflict in the history of Ghent.

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

  • 10m
Our cathedral has a rich history and houses many art treasures, most notably the world-famous Ghent Altarpiece by the brothers Van Eyck. We’ll share some of this history with you.

Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)

  • 5m
The Belfry is the people’s tower and reflects the stubbornness, power and independence of the city. As the former prison, its façade also tells the storey of a bizarre legend that our guide will share with you.

Saint Nicholas Church

  • 10m
This gem from the early 12th century looks out over Korenmarkt and has St Nicholas, the protector of merchants and sailors, as its patron saint. The façade of this building shows us the legend of its patron saint: the perfect way to end this legendary tour!

St Michael's Bridge

  • 15m
We start here with an introduction to the history of Ghent and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also introduce you to the 3 towers of the Ghent skyline, which are best visible from this spot.

Graslei and Korenlei

  • 10m
At the Graslei, the beating heart of the historical city centre, we show you which buildings were involved in the trading activities when this area functioned as the city’s port.

Design Museum Gent (Pass by)

Here we explain why a specific aspect of the Design Museum very much symbolises the stubborn and rebellious mindset of the Gentenaars!

Het Groot Vleeshuis

  • 10m
With a view of the medieval covered Great Butchers’ Hall across the water, we tell you some darker facts about this majestic building.

Location

Activity location

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    St Michael's Bridge
    • Sint-Michielsplein
    • 9000, Ghent, Belgium, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hostel Uppelink
    • 21 Sint-Michielsplein
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium

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