Historical Guided Tour with a Local Belgian Guide
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Explore Ghent’s historic center! Led by a local guide, this unique tour takes you to the Castle of the Counts, the Belfry, and the Graslei Quays. A captivating journey into the heart of Belgium’s medieval heritage.
A 2.5-hour guided tour of the historic center of Ghent, one of the largest cities in the world in the 15th century. The guide is a native of Ghent who speaks Dutch and French as his native languages.
During this tour, you’ll discover the culture and history of Ghent, Belgium, and the historic region of Flanders, as well as the most beautiful spots in the city center:
Korenmarkt St. Nicholas Church Sint-Michiels Bridge Korenlei and Graslei Gravensteen Castle Vrijdagsmarkt Graffiti Alley City Hall The Belfry St. Bavo’s Cathedral Wintercircus St. Peter’s Church and Square
Meeting point
Groentenmarkt, devant la statue/fontaine au millieu de la place
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- English, Dutch, French
- Usual start times
- 11:00, 13:30, 16:00 (Ghent time)
- Coming up
- 104 departures in 3 months, 52 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Groentenmarkt, devant la statue/fontaine au millieu de la place. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English, Dutch and French. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
104 departures are listed in the next three months, 52 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00, 13:30 and 16:00. Times are local to Ghent.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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