Guided Tour of Ghent
Stroll through the old, monumental town of Ghent and discover the architecture and history of what is known as the "jewel of Flanders".
- 8 - 10 hours
- Printed voucher
- Free time to explore the city on your own
- Let all your questions be answered by a professional guide
- Full tour of the main attractions in the historic town
For many, Ghent is the most beautiful city in all of Belgium and one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe, with its impressive historical town center dating back to the sixteenth century. Unravel the charm of Ghent and its people with this magnificent tour, which allows you to understand why the locals are popularly known as people with "nooses around their necks" since the time of Charles I and some of the most interesting historical events.
During the visit you will be able to visit the following places of interest: the Castle of Gerardo the Devil; The Cathedral of St. Bavo, where the famous painting of the Van Eyck brothers (the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb"); The Belfry Belfort; The peculiar town hall, with Gothic and Renaissance part; The church of San Nicolás; The guild house of the masons; The spring of herbs and grains; The majestic castle of the Counts of Ghent; The Patershol neighborhood; The meat and fish markets; The great Friday Square and much more.
At the end of the tour, you will have 4 hours of free time to eat and go the city as you please. Visit the magnificent Ghent Alterpiece, taste traditional Flemish food or have a Kwak beer in Dulle Griet, known as the "shoe bar".
Languages
Spanish and English.
Prices
Included
- Round-trip transportation by bus.
- Discount card
- Guide
- Map