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Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate
(31) Reviews
Oost-Vlaanderen
About
Come with me for a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting places. We stroll through interesting buildings - young and old - such as St. Bavo's Cathedral where the world famous Lamb of God is kept, the belfry with its dragon, the old port that was built in the Middle Ages, and so much more ... We discover the enormous tradition of 'the Burgundian way of life' with a large number of Flemish specialties such as the enormous range of beers, chocolate and of course the Belgian waffles!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We taste the world-famous Belgian chocolate.
Meeting Points
Departure
Sint-Baafsplein
In front of the white statue on the square.
Return
Saint Michael's Bridge
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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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate
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Oost-Vlaanderen
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About
Come with me for a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting places. We stroll through interesting buildings - young and old - such as St. Bavo's Cathedral where the world famous Lamb of God is kept, the belfry with its dragon, the old port that was built in the Middle Ages, and so much more ... We discover the enormous tradition of 'the Burgundian way of life' with a large number of Flemish specialties such as the enormous range of beers, chocolate and of course the Belgian waffles!
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We taste the world-famous Belgian chocolate.
Meeting Points
Departure
Sint-Baafsplein
In front of the white statue on the square.
Return
Saint Michael's Bridge
Itinerary
1
Sint-Baafsplein
I will meet you in front of the white statue in the middle of Sint-Baafsplein.
We start with a general introduction to Ghent. Then we zoom in on the economic, political, cultural and religious history of the city: all four can be discovered on the square!
20 minutes
2
St. Bavo's Cathedral
We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
10 minutes
3
Maaseikplein
Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
5 minutes
4
Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil)
On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
5 minutes
5
Hoogpoort
In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
5 minutes
6
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
The town hall has been built for centuries. The guilty? The most famous Gentenaar: Emperor Charles V against whom the Gentenaars revolted and to whom we owe our nickname 'noose bearers'...
10 minutes
7
Stadshal
The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
5 minutes
8
Korenmarkt
The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription...
5 minutes
9
Het Groot Vleeshuis
How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
5 minutes
10
Gravensteen
The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle ...
5 minutes
11
St. Veerleplein
Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins ...
5 minutes
12
Graslei and Korenlei
For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment ...
