Guided tour of Ghent
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour of Ghent
- City tips / Travel tips
- Professional guide in Spanish
What's not
- Food and drink
Itinerary
We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.
Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.
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".
Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?
In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.
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.
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.
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.
The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Buendía
- 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.
How it compares in Ghent
- Its from-price is 73% below the median of the 141 experiences we list in Ghent.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 53 of 141.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ghent
Ghent, in Flanders, is a medieval city of canals, a castle and Gothic churches, home to a large university and a busy cultural life.
Ghent grew rich on the cloth trade at the meeting of the Scheldt and Leie rivers, and its old centre still shows it. The Graslei and Korenlei quays are lined with guild houses, and the Gravensteen, a twelfth-century castle of the counts of Flanders, rises from the water. Three towers dominate the skyline: the Belfry, St Nicholas' Church and St Bavo's Cathedral.
Top-ranked sights in Ghent: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Graslei and Korenlei, Belfry and Lakenhalle (Bell Tower and Cloth Hall).
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