Discover historic + authentic Ghent & taste the best chocolate
Overview
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!
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!
Inclusions
- Snacks - We taste the world-famous Belgian chocolate.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium
We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maaseikplein, Geraard de Duivelhof, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil), Geraard de Duivelstraat 1, Ghent 9000 Belgium
On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hoogpoort, 9000 Gent, Belgium
In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis), Botermarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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'...
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stadshal, Poeljemarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium
The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Korenmarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium
The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Het Groot Vleeshuis, Groentenmarkt 7, Ghent 9000 Belgium
How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, Ghent 9000 Belgium
The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle ...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Veerleplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins ...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Graslei and Korenlei, Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium
For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment ...
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium
We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Maaseikplein, Geraard de Duivelhof, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil), Geraard de Duivelstraat 1, Ghent 9000 Belgium
On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hoogpoort, 9000 Gent, Belgium
In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis), Botermarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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'...
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stadshal, Poeljemarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium
The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Korenmarkt, Ghent 9000 Belgium
The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Het Groot Vleeshuis, Groentenmarkt 7, Ghent 9000 Belgium
How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, Ghent 9000 Belgium
The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle ...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Veerleplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins ...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Graslei and Korenlei, Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium
For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment ...
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Ann_H
March 2023
Wim is een gepassioneerde gids die met veel enthousiasme en naturel over Gent verteld. Als bezoeker krijg je informatie die je niet in brochures vindt.
Wim is een gepassioneerde gids die met veel enthousiasme en naturel over Gent verteld. Als bezoeker krijg je informatie die je niet in brochures vindt.annie8620
April 2022
Een boeiende wandeling door historisch Gent met gids wim die dit op een boeiende manier kon vertellen met tussendoor een proevertje van 2 pralines van de beste chocolatier in Gent
Een boeiende wandeling door historisch Gent met gids wim die dit op een boeiende manier kon vertellen met tussendoor een proevertje van 2 pralines van de beste chocolatier in GentTessaTrepels
August 2021
Wim is Fantastisch! Niet alleen heeft hij kennis van zaken maar ook nog is hij gezellig om de stad mee door te kruisen. Hij heeft veel geduld en wist een antwoord op al onze vragen!
Wim is Fantastisch! Niet alleen heeft hij kennis van zaken maar ook nog is hij gezellig om de stad mee door te kruisen. Hij heeft veel geduld en wist een antwoord op al onze vragen!mdunne2016
October 2023
Wim was extremely knowledgable about the history of Gent and the history if the buildings. His tour was very fun and informative.
Wim was extremely knowledgable about the history of Gent and the history if the buildings. His tour was very fun and informative.kaelvoet
August 2019
Wim was very knowledgeable about Ghent. He told us great stories about the history of Ghent and explored the architecture of the city. He also incorporated the religious aspects encountered in the city. K&M, Chelmsford, UK
Wim was very knowledgeable about Ghent. He told us great stories about the history of Ghent and explored the architecture of the city. He also incorporated the religious aspects encountered in the city. K&M, Chelmsford, UKTravel64178135293
October 2023
Wim heeft een duidelijke en aangename stem en heeft ons een zeer interessante voormiddag bezorgd . Zijn passie voor geschiedenis van de stad was aanstekelijk. Wij waren al fan van Gent, maar nu eens te meer ! Dikke aanrader!
Wim heeft een duidelijke en aangename stem en heeft ons een zeer interessante voormiddag bezorgd . Zijn passie voor geschiedenis van de stad was aanstekelijk. Wij waren al fan van Gent, maar nu eens te meer ! Dikke aanrader!