Medieval Ghent Boat Trip: A 40-Minute Tour of Ancient Castles and Guild Halls
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253 Ratings
Gent
Embark on a 40-minute boat trip through the medieval center of Ghent, passing ancient castles, guild halls, and the iconic three towers. A must-do experience in Ghent!
Duration:
40 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Het Belfort van Gent - You’ll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
- St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - You’ll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
- Gravensteen - You’ll see by the magnificent Castle of the Counts of Flanders
- Prinsenhof - The place of birth of Emperor Charles V
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Multilingual on-board commentary
- Experienced driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Drinks (available for purchase at the jetty)
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating 40-minute journey through the medieval heart of Ghent, navigated by water. Be awestruck by the three towers of Ghent, two castles, a historical port, and numerous guild halls. This is a must-do for anyone seeking to explore and appreciate the city of Ghent. Aboard guide available! Boat excursions begin in the city centre of Ghent, departing from the dock at the green hut, Korenlei A4, 9000 Gent.
- From january 1st to march 31st: 6 departures a day at 10:45 – 11:45 – 12:45 – 13:45 – 14:45 – 15:45
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Your ticket is valid for one boat trip on the date you have selected. You can choose when to board the boat, during the opening hours.
Location
Korenlei 4
Korenlei
Korenlei 4A, 9000 Gent
The green boathouse near the bridge.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(253 Ratings)
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Alexandru_c
May 19, 2024
A sail through history - The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and the sights are really beautiful. I would go back for a second trip.
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Annesophie_n
May 16, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour, well explained, lovely guide and the length was perfect as well. I fully recommend it as it's a nice way to discover Ghent.
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Alijulo97
May 9, 2024
Worth trying it. - Very enjoyable in spite of the cold and rain weather.
The operator shared historic facts with a sense of humor which made the explanatios more interesting and enjoyable.
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Gerardo_p
May 4, 2024
Cannal boat tour of Ghent - Nice tour, funny tour guide with a witty sence of humour. The staff were helpful with my limited mobility companion.
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Karin_a
Apr 26, 2024
Fun tour - This is a fun little boat tour through a gorgeous city. Plenty of photo-ops and an informative and funny guide.
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Dawne
May 14, 2024
Ghent vs Bruges - Granted Ghent isn’t as picturesque as Bruges but you avoid the huge line and hop on easily for a 40 mintue ride vs 30. Our Guide was easy to understand but we did sit up front.
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Nathaliecv3138vt
May 12, 2024
Beautiful walks. - Good comments rich in history
Moments of relaxation appreciated given the heat that day.
Not to be missed during your visit
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Enamourado
May 9, 2024
Good, pleasant walk and super friendly guide who speaks French - Good, pleasant walk with the family which lasted a good hour, easy price: €10/adult and €6.5 per child. Simple and clear explanations in several languages.
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Francette_w
Apr 25, 2024
Unfortunately we did not go. - Sorry we missed the boat ride unfortunately. The train was late and we ran out of time. I was very disappointed.
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Corinne6586
Apr 15, 2024
Disappointing - Cruise is not much. Small pieces back and small pieces back. The guide only spoke English, while quite a few people could not understand English.
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