Ghent Christmas Market & Old City, 1 Day Trip from Paris
ID: GYG881488-1386158
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
13:00 hours
Description
Visit the Ghent Christmas Market on a day trip. Explore the wooden huts and admire the Christmas decorations. Discover the city's main attractions, including the Belfry and St. Bavo's Cathedral.
Get into the Christmas spirit with a day trip to the Ghent Christmas Market. Wander among the wooden huts, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and explore the city's main attractions.
More than 150 wooden huts spread out from Sint-Baafsplein, along the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije to the end of the Korenmarkt. The whole neighborhood gets out its Christmas decorations.
Wander among firs and pines, amble past stalls selling snacks and drinks, fancy trinkets, and authentic crafts. The scent of pine resin and mulled wine make the experience complete.
Ghent is a compact city. All attractions are within walking distance from one another. Two tourist quarters seamlessly blend together. The Historical Centre boasts the highest concentration of historical buildings and monuments, while the Arts Quarter is home to the main museums.
There are no physical boundaries. You can easily walk from one neighborhood to another, and pop into one of the many inviting cafes and restaurants along the way.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Ghent Christmas Market
- Wander through the market's wooden huts and admire the Christmas decorations
- Enjoy the scent of pine resin and mulled wine as you explore the market
- Discover the city's main attractions, including the Belfry and St. Bavo's Cathedral
- Explore the city's two main tourist quarters, the Historical Centre and the Arts Quarter
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Bring cash for personal expenses as not all vendors may accept credit cards
Be prepared for crowded places
Pick-up & Drop-off points : Rue de la Chapelle, 75018 Paris at the exit of Metro Station Porte de la Chapelle (Line M12) (close to bus station N43 / N143 / N147)
The driver will have a badge with BackTrip name and logo. On bord of the car you will have the company name and logo.
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or appartement in Paris available with an extra charge. (10 euro/person) (For booking & details please contact us)
Pick-up and drop-off from Versailles, Disneyland Paris, CDG/Orly Airport or other Paris outskirts area available with an extra charge. (For booking & details please contact us)
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.
