As a guide, I promise to deliver you a high-energy, light-hearted tour that will allow you to understand the core of Ghent's history and culture. No fanciful urban legends passed on as truths, nor boring summaries of names and dates: just true stories that offer a meaningful insight into the development of an amazing town.
If you let me know about your personal interests through mail, I'll be more than happy to include stories that fit your personality!
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
A stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Gent Korenmarkt perron 2
You can recognise your guide by the Beardbarian logo on their clothes and guiding pass. If you're lucky and have the main guide, you can recognise him by his big black beard.
Return
Hoogpoort 56
This end point of the tour is close to plenty of fun attractions, good pubs and restaurants. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for recommendations or directions.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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If you have a hard time walking long distances (injury, pregnancy, ...) let me know, so I can make sure we walk past some places where you can sit down and rest.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Items | 2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent
Itinerary
1
Graslei and Korenlei
The old harbour! You will learn some old trade secrets, share the experiences of sailours and merchants, and look behind the medieval facade of the town.
2
Gravensteen
On of the most famous landmarks in this town: discover how its creation and evolution changed the entire history of the surroundings.
3
Vrijdagmarkt
Hear here about the trade that made Ghent and Flanders great, and how it got us into trouble with some of the most powerful leaders of Europe in those days.
4
Het Belfort van Gent
Did you know that this multi-purpose building represented the power of the people living in this town?
5
Achtersikkel
See how the wealthy of Old Ghent lived!
6
Ghent
And of course, many more famous and unknown places of this marvelous town!
As a guide, I promise to deliver you a high-energy, light-hearted tour that will allow you to understand the core of Ghent's history and culture. No fanciful urban legends passed on as truths, nor boring summaries of names and dates: just true stories that offer a meaningful insight into the development of an amazing town.
If you let me know about your personal interests through mail, I'll be more than happy to include stories that fit your personality!
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
A stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.
Meeting Points
Departure
Gent Korenmarkt perron 2
You can recognise your guide by the Beardbarian logo on their clothes and guiding pass. If you're lucky and have the main guide, you can recognise him by his big black beard.
Return
Hoogpoort 56
This end point of the tour is close to plenty of fun attractions, good pubs and restaurants. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for recommendations or directions.
