Ghent: Private 2-Hour Walking Tour

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ID: GYG72357-101630
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Country: Belgium

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Explore the historic center of Ghent on a private 2-hour walking tour to see the main attractions of the medieval city center. Enter the inner courtyard of an old almshouse.
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel or other location on agreement. Then, walk along the pretty Graslei and Korenlei to admire the gables of the guild houses.

Get panoramic views of St. Nicolas' Church and medieval St. Bavo's Abbey, where you can see the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" by the Van Eyck brothers (own expense). Continue towards the Vrijdagsmarkt and admire the façade of the Town Hall.

Encounter the 15th-century cannon of the Dulle Griet (“Evil Woman”), and then cross the Lys to enter the inner courtyard of the House of Alijn. Continue to Gravensteen Castle to take a look at the "Castle of the Counts" and end with a visit to the Old Fish Market.
 

Highlights

  • Explore the only neighborhood in Ghent that retains its medieval street plan
  • Admire the imposing façade of Gravensteen Castle

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Meet at the Tourist Office if pick-up not possible from your hotel.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.