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- English
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
Our operators/drivers are not official tour guides but are professional drivers and Locals who have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you to the sights, but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city. Please know that we are unable to pick up, start or stop this sightseeing ride from or to the airport/port/train stations. 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. After booking, we share all driver and car info, and the driver will wait for you at the pickup location you have chosen.
Itinerary
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1Brussels
Brussels/Starting Point. Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Brussels at a convenient time.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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 free -
3St. 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Korenmarkt
This newly refurbished square is the ideal spot for eating, drinking and shopping for both tourists and locals.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
6Graslei 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 free -
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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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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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