Ghent: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

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4.647059 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
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Ghent: Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour
4.647059 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.647059 out of 5 stars
17 reviews

Stroll through Ghent with a local guide on this private walking tour. Explore the medieval heart, discover its legendary history and capture photos of the Belfry, City Hall, Gravensteen Castle & more.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish, Dutch
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Louise – Philippines

The private tour we went on was fantastic. The intimate setting allowed us to connect with our guide and get to know Ghent on a deeper level. The personal touch made the experience incredibly worthwhile, and I feel that we got a lot more out of it than we would have on a more extensive, more typical tour. It was definitely money well spent.

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Tiffany – United States

We did a private tour with Sophia and really enjoyed our walk around the city. She gave us great insights into which sites to see after the tour, where to dine, etc. She told great stories/myths/legends that were very entertaining and helped to unravel some of the history of the area. Thanks again for a great time!

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Highlights

  • Listen to funny stories, legends, and facts as you walk through the city
  • Travel through the medieval heart and legendary past of Ghent
  • Visit all the historic highlights and hidden gems of Ghent on a single tour
  • Customize your tour and make special requests based on your preferences
  • Receive a booklet with discounts and gifts for restaurants, museums, and shops

Full description

Travel back in time to the golden days of medieval Ghent on this private walking tour that shows you the historical highlights of the city. Listen to stories of love, glory, and fortune, as well as tales of intrigue, war, and conflict.
After meeting your guide at Saint Michael's Bridge, you’ll walk through the medieval heart of the city on a route that includes all the must-visit spots.
You'll visit Saint Michael's Bridge, Saint Nicholas Church, Grass Quay & Corn Quay, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry, the City Hall, the Guild Houses, Gravensteen Castle, Friday Market, Duivelsteen and many more.
As you explore highlights and hidden gems, you’ll get the perfect mix of history, funny stories, legends, and facts — everything you need to make your experience of Ghent authentic and exciting.
By the end of the tour, you'll know more than a local and you'll have a better idea of where to go and what to do during your time in Ghent. As an added perk, we'll offer you a booklet with discounts and gifts at local restaurants, museums and shops.

Includes

  • Local private guide
  • Private and customizable walking tour
  • Booklet with coupons and discounts
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

The tour starts in front of Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21, 9000 Gent. Your guide will wait for you with a red umbrella.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 17 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
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Karen – CanadaSeptember 8, 2023 – Verified booking
Really good orientation of Ghent, with a guide who was considerate of ensuring that we had access to water, and stood in the shade to tell us about what we were looking at. Gave a broad overview of the historical city. The guide was a good storyteller, and provided great information on the must see sites within the city.
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Louise – PhilippinesJuly 21, 2024 – Verified booking
The private tour we went on was fantastic. The intimate setting allowed us to connect with our guide and get to know Ghent on a deeper level. The personal touch made the experience incredibly worthwhile, and I feel that we got a lot more out of it than we would have on a more extensive, more typical tour. It was definitely money well spent.
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Tiffany – United StatesAugust 15, 2024 – Verified booking
We did a private tour with Sophia and really enjoyed our walk around the city. She gave us great insights into which sites to see after the tour, where to dine, etc. She told great stories/myths/legends that were very entertaining and helped to unravel some of the history of the area. Thanks again for a great time!

Product ID: 415520

Activity provider:Legends Experiences

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