Ghent: Guided City Tour with Food and Drink Tastings
ID: GYG365440-654415
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Visit the medieval city of Ghent on a guided food tour. Sample local specialties while you explore the city's most popular landmarks, including Vrijdagmarkt and the old harbour at Graslei.
Taste your way through Ghent on a guided food tour. Combine sightseeing with sampling local foods and learn about the city's culture from your guide. As you explore, see important icons such as the three medieval towers of Ghent: Saint Bavo Cathedral, Saint Nicholas' Church and the Belfry. The Belfry Tower is the tallest of its kind in Belgium and a Unesco World Heritage-listed site. Make sure to take some photos of these picture perfect sights.
Meet your guide in the historic center of Ghent and set out on your foodie walking tour. As you walk, learn about local culture, discover the city's most important landmarks and find out why Ghent became famous for its street art.
See Korenmarkt, a historic square located between the Old Harbour and Saint Nicholas' Church. Wander along cobblestone streets and admire the intersecting rivers that lend this historic town its character and name.
You will also have the opportunity to see important architectural highlights, including the Ghent City Hall (stadhuis) and City Pavilion (Stadshal).
Along the way, you'll make a total of 5 stops to savour the tastes of Ghent, sampling a food specialty or drink at each one.
Every location has been carefully chosen, with an emphasis placed on small, locally owned businesses. Interact with the proprietors and hear their stories to gain insight into the city of Ghent and its people.
Your tour comes to an end near the historic city center, the ideal spot to continue exploring on your own.
Highlights
- Delve into the local foodie culture on a guided walking tour of Ghent
- Get to know the city and its people by visiting small businesses and eateries
- Sample food and drinks loved by locals and get to try some Belgian classics
- Leave your tour with a deeper understanding of the local culture and cuisine
- See the city highlights like Ghent City Hall, City Pavilion, and other sites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vegetarian options available
Not all places include drinks (additional drinks can be purchased at your own expense)
You need to be able to walk 3-5 kilometers at a gentle pace
This product operates rain or shine
The tour can occasionally run over time. Therefore, do not book an event or a meal immediately after
Meet your guide at the Jacob Van Artevelde statue at Vrijdagmarkt square. It is the big statue in the center of the square. You can take the tram and get off at 'Gravensteen' or 'Korenmarkt' stops and from there it is an easy 7 mins walk. Your guide will hold a sign.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
