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With its historic center, its quaint little houses and its manicured canals, Ghent is, in its own right, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With this combined tour you can discover it by land and by water.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Next to the Belfort tower. Our guides wear a black jacket with the Buendia Tours logo and also the logo of our main sponsor Air Europa.
End of the Tour. Our guide will give you the best tips for sightseeing, eating and excursions in Belgium. The end point is close to the center, therefore, to public transport and close to many good restaurants and bars.
Itinerary
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1Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Het Belfort van Gent
Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3St. Bavo's Cathedral
You will discover the exterior and interior of the Cathedral of Ghent, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Esglesia de Sant Nicolau
Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Masons' Guild Hall
In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Korenmarkt
In front of the church of Saint Nicholas, we find the Korenmarkt. In this place the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be will be explained.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7St Michael's Bridge
On this bridge you can take some incredible photos. The history of the tower of the Church of San Miguel will also be explained here.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Graslei and Korenlei
We will follow the banks of the Lys river. We will get to know the buildings that surround the canal, such as the "grain house" or the current Marriott Hotel. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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In front of the Meat House, we will make a small stop at a traditional street stall. Here the seller will tell us about the most famous sweet in Ghent, the cuberdon.
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11St. Veerleplein
The last point of our guided tour is the Sint-Veerleplein square. Here our guide will explain the history of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, it will give you some tips on where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive confirmation at the time of booking.
- Our guides have in mind the best for clients; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and takes about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat.
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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