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Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate

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Overview

Come with me for a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting places. We stroll through interesting buildings - young and old - such as St. Bavo's Cathedral where the world famous Lamb of God is kept, the belfry with its dragon, the old port that was built in the Middle Ages, and so much more ...
We discover the enormous tradition of 'the Burgundian way of life' with a large number of Flemish specialties such as the enormous range of beers, chocolate and of course the Belgian waffles!

What's Included

  • Snacks We taste the world-famous Belgian chocolate.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Sint-Baafsplein
    9000 Gent, Belgium

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    End point

    St Michael's Bridge
    Sint-Michielshelling, 9000 Gent, Belgium

    What To Expect

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    Sint-Baafsplein

    I will meet you in front of the white statue in the middle of Sint-Baafsplein. We start with a general introduction to Ghent. Then we zoom in on the economic, political, cultural and religious history of the city: all four can be discovered on the square!
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    St. Bavo's Cathedral

    We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Maaseikplein

    Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil)

    On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Hoogpoort

    In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

    The town hall has been built for centuries. The guilty? The most famous Gentenaar: Emperor Charles V against whom the Gentenaars revolted and to whom we owe our nickname 'noose bearers'...
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Stadshal

    The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Korenmarkt

    The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription...
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Het Groot Vleeshuis

    How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Gravensteen

    The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle ...
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    St. Veerleplein

    Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins ...
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Graslei and Korenlei

    For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment ...
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-175484P1

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    What's Included

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    • SnacksWe taste the world-famous Belgian chocolate.

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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