Guided tour of Ghent

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Ghent, with its historical core, charming small homes, and well-maintained waterways, is rightfully considered as one of Europe’s most breathtaking cities. This comprehensive tour allows you to explore it both by land and water.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis) - Our tour kicks off in front of the Town Hall, where our guide will delve into the various architectural styles of the building.
Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle) - Learn about this iconic tower and the fascinating history of your dragon from our guide.
St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - Explore both the exterior and interior of Ghent’s Cathedral, home to the most stolen painting in history, the renowned “The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by the Van Eyck brothers.
Saint Nicholas Church - Did you know that Belgian churches host concerts and other events?
Masons’ Guild Hall - Standing before the original facade of the masons’ guild house, our guide will explain the unique characteristics of guild houses.
Korenmarkt - Located in front of Saint Nicholas Church, the Korenmarkt is where you’ll hear the intriguing history of the building that once served as the post office.
St Michael’s Bridge - Capture stunning photos from this bridge while learning about the history of the Church of San Miguel’s tower.
Graslei and Korenlei - Stroll along the banks of the Lys river and discover the buildings lining the canal, such as the “grain house” and the current Marriott Hotel. You’ll also have the chance to snap some photos.
OOOST - Our next stop is the meat house, a 15th-century structure that originally served as a covered market.
Kleine Vismarkt - Just across from the Meat House, we’ll pause at a traditional street stall where the vendor will introduce you to Ghent’s most famous sweet, the cuberdon.
St. Veerleplein - Our tour concludes at Sint-Veerleplein square. Here, our guide will share the history of the square and its surrounding buildings, along with recommendations for dining and the best places to shop for souvenirs.

What's Included

Guided tour of Ghent
City tips / Travel tips
Professional guide in Spanish

What's Not Included

Food and drink

Additional Information

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.

Location

Sint-Baafsplein 2

Sint-Baafsplein

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.2