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- English
- Dutch
Discover the heart of Ghent with your professional English-speaking Welcomer, who doubles as a local guide sharing history, culture, and personal insights. This fully private and customizable tour includes hotel pickup and dropoff and highlights the city’s iconic sites. Climb the Belfry of Ghent for sweeping views, admire the Cloth Hall and Town Hall, and visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the famed Ghent Altarpiece. Explore St. Nicholas Church in Korenmarkt, perfect for a coffee stop. Cross St. Michael’s Bridge to the quays of Graslei and Korenlei, then tour the Castle of the Counts, a medieval fortress with preserved chambers and a torture exhibit. End your day wandering the charming streets of Patershol, known for its traditional Flemish cuisine. Don’t miss tasting local dishes like waterzooi. This tour can also be combined with Bruges upon request.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time.
Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them.
Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey.
Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available.
Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
Itinerary
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Listed under UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, the 91-meter-tall tower with a dragon at its top symbolises the city’s prosperity and independence.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2St. Bavo's Cathedral
Gothic cathedral on the site of a 12th-century Romanesque church filled with treasures. In July the 89-meter-tall tower is accessible to the public.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church, construction continued through the rest of the century in the local Scheldt Gothic style.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Korenmarkt
This newly refurbished square is the ideal spot for eating, drinking and shopping for both tourists and locals.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5Graslei and Korenlei
Graslei and Korenlei. Docking spots since the 11th century at both sides of the river Lys. Tourists can take a boat ride, relax at the docks or sit at one of the terraced cafes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Or Gravensteen featuring a gatehouse, ramparts, torture chamber, count’s residence and stables that are open to visitors.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
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A beautiful corner, considered by many the culinary heart of Ghent since it offers a wide selection of cosy restaurants, bars and breweries.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5–8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 5–8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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