What You Will Do
With its historic city centre, picturesque houses and well-kept canals, Ghent is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With this combined tour you can discover it by land and by water.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet outside the Belfort Tower. Your guide will be holding a large black umbrella.
1
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
5 minutes
We start our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain us the different architectural styles of the building.
2
Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
10 minutes
Our guide will explain this emblematic tower and the history surrounding its dragon.
3
St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
25 minutes
You will discover the outside and the inside of Ghent’s Cathedral, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting of the Van Eyck brothers “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb”.
4
Saint Nicholas Church
3 minutes
Do you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
5
Masons' Guild Hall
2 minutes
In front of the original facade of the Masons guild house, our guide will explain what guild houses are and the peculiarity of this one.
6
Korenmarkt
5 minutes
In front Saint Nicholas Church, we found the Korenmarkt. In this spot will be explained the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be.
7
Saint Michael's Bridge
10 minutes
Upon this bridge you will be able to take incredible photos. Here will also be explained the story of the tower of Saint Michael's Church.
8
Graslei and Korenlei
10 minutes
We are going to follow the Lys riverbank. We will get to know the buildings surrounding Lys river such as the Masons’ Guild House or the current Marriot Hotel. You will also have the chance to take some photos.
9
OOOST
7 minutes
The Great Butchers’, which dates back to the 15th century, was originally a covered market.
10
Kleine Vismarkt
5 minutes
In front the Great Butcher's Hall, we will make a little stop in a traditional market stall where the seller will tell us about Ghent’s more famous candy, the cuberdon.
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