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Great Butcher’s Hall

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Grand-PlaceAttraction in Brussels, Belgium

Church of Our Lady, BrugesAttraction in Bruges, Belgium

Manneken PisAttraction in Brussels, Belgium

Belfry of BrugesAttraction in Bruges, Belgium

BeguinageAttraction in Bruges, Belgium

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Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway

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Ghent: Hop-on Hop-off Water-Tramway
4.4693875 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.4693875 out of 5 stars
196 reviews
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Fancy a boat trip or a stroll through Ghent? The hop on hop off water-tramway combines the best of these two. Discover Ghent by walking along and getting on and off the water-tramway as you please.

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Live tour guide
Dutch
Audio guide included
Dutch, English, French, German

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Daryl – United Kingdom

Great to jump on and off 😎 Great knowledgeable guide 😆

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Heidi – Australia

Trent was a very informative guide, we enjoyed the round trip

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Boat in Gent

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    Korenlei

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

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    Music Center De Bijloke

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

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    Sint-Pietersabdij

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

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    Saint Bavo Cathedral

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    Veldstraat

    Hop-on Hop-off stop

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover Ghent from the water and on land.
  • Including 6 stops: getting on and off as you please.
  • Learn more about the city with an interesting guide.
  • 50 Must sees with the tour connected by 6 beautiful walking routes.

Full description

Welcome to the Hop on hop off water-tramway in Ghent, the perfect way to explore this beautiful city by boat! Our water-tramway offers you a unique and scenic way to see the city's most iconic sights and attractions. Ideal to combine with a nice stroll through the streets of Ghent.

Using the Hop on hop off water-tramway in Ghent is easy and convenient. Simply purchase your day ticket. Once you have your ticket, just hop on board at one of our 6 stops along the waterside and enjoy the ride. Information regarding the timetable of the departures can be found in the table above (image 2). Our water-tramway is equipped with an amazing and informative audio guide in multiple languages (Dutch, French, English and German), so you can sit back, relax, and learn about the history and culture of Ghent as you cruise along the waterways.

As the name suggests, our Hop on hop off water-tramway allows you to explore the city at your own pace. With multiple stops along the different waterways, you can hop off at any stop to explore the attractions that interest you most. When you're ready to continue your journey you hop back on the next available water-tramway.

Some of the top attractions you can see on our Hop on hop off water-tramway route include the St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church, the Ancient Port of Ghent Graslei-Korenlei, the Castle of the Counts, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, St Peter’s Abbey dating from the 7th century and its vineyard among many others.

In short, the Hop on hop off water-tramway is a must-try experience for anyone visiting Gent. It's a fun, convenient, and affordable way to explore the city's many attractions. So, don't hesitate to hop on board and start your adventure today!

Includes

  • Boat trip: full day ticket
  • Map of 6 walking tours
  • Audio Guide in Dutch / French / English / German
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

You can hop on or hop off at any of our six stops on our itinerary during the day! You don't necessarily have to go to the meeting point listed here. Be sure to check the timetable in the pictures to see when the boat will be at each stop. The stops are: Stop 1: Gravensteen (Kraanlei 2, 9000 Gent, at the big yellow umbrella) • Stop 2: Korenlei + Graslei (Korenlei 4A, 9000 Gent, at the green boathouse) • Stop 3: Museumsite (Bijlokekaai 7, 9000 Gent) • Stop 4: Sint-Pietersabdij (Kantienberg 9d, 9000 Gent) • Stop 5: Kathedraal (Reep 1, 9000 Gent) • Stop 6: Shopping Veldstraat (Koophandelsplein, 9000 Ghent) At stops 1 and 2, you can buy tickets, get a free folder with the 6 walking routes, or buy a booklet with our 50 must-see spots in Ghent!

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • You can start the tour at any time during the day at any of the 6 stops.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine.
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From $18 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 196 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Daryl – United KingdomNovember 25, 2024 – Verified booking
Great to jump on and off 😎 Great knowledgeable guide 😆
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Heidi – AustraliaSeptember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Trent was a very informative guide, we enjoyed the round trip
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Helen – United KingdomAugust 25, 2024 – Verified booking
We had a lovely time, Tom the guide was great, very friendly and informative, we were able to stop off, have a walk around Gent, have lunch and get back on the boat at one of the stops again for another tour. Would definitely recommend!

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Activity provider:Boat in Gent bv
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  • 1Gravensteen
  • 2Saint Bavo Cathedral
  • 3Belfry of Ghent
  • 4Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent
  • 5Sint-Pietersabdij
  • 6Saint Nicholas' Church
  • 7Graffiti Street, Ghent
  • 8Ghent Town Hall
  • 9Saint Michael's Church, Ghent
  • 10Korenmarkt
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  • 12Graslei
  • 13Handelsbeurs
  • 14Great Butcher’s Hall
  • 15Dulle Griet
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  • 17Vrijdagmarkt
  • 18Castle of Gerard the Devil, Gent
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