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Taste your way through Ghent on a guided food tour. Combine sightseeing with sampling local foods and learn about the city's culture from your guide. As you explore, see important icons such as the three medieval towers of Ghent: Saint Bavo Cathedral, Saint Nicholas' Church and the Belfry. The Belfry Tower is the tallest of its kind in Belgium and a Unesco World Heritage-listed site. Make sure to take some photos of these picture perfect sights. Meet your guide in the historic center of Ghent and set out on your foodie walking tour. As you walk, learn about local culture, discover the city's most important landmarks and find out why Ghent became famous for its street art. See Korenmarkt, a historic square located between the Old Harbour and Saint Nicholas' Church. Wander along cobblestone streets and admire the intersecting rivers that lend this historic town its character and name. You will also have the opportunity to see important architectural highlights, including the Ghent City Hall (stadhuis) and City Pavilion (Stadshal). Along the way, you'll make a total of 5 stops to savour the tastes of Ghent, sampling a food specialty or drink at each one. Every location has been carefully chosen, with an emphasis placed on small, locally owned businesses. Interact with the proprietors and hear their stories to gain insight into the city of Ghent and its people. Your tour comes to an end near the historic city center, the ideal spot to continue exploring on your own. 

Discover the most fascinating stories that blend humor and history. You will walk 1h30-2h through the magnificent center of Ghent guided by our guide Giel, born and raised in Ghent. His passion and humor will bring the city's past and present to life. Get ready for a laughter-filled adventure! IMPORTANT NOTE: The booking fee only covers the reservation made through this platform. The tour itself costs €6, which must be paid through the application. Start location: Korenmarkt Ghent Start date: 24/7 Mood: Comedy

Discover the highlights of Ghent on a private tour with a local guide. See the Belfry of Ghent, the Cloth Hall, the Town Hall, St. Nicholas Church, St. Michael's Bridge, Graslei and Korenlei, the Castle of the Counts, and the picturesque district of Patershol. Start your tour with a pickup from your hotel in Ghent. First, marvel at one of the city’s most iconic attractions, the Belfry of Ghent, Belgium’s tallest belfry tower, which will reward you with a breathtaking view if you reach its top. Adjacent to the tower, the Cloth Hall played a very significant role in the middle-ages when the area was a commercial center for cloth trade. Within walking distance, the flamboyant Town Hall combines two different architectural styles on its facades, the Gothic and the Renaissance. Saint Bavo's Cathedral is definitely a must-see during your trip. Its richly decorated interior will leave art-lovers speechless. Except for the baroque high altar, the Rococo pulpit in oak, it is also home to the Ghent Altarpiece, a large religious artwork known as the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" and painting "Saint Bavo enters the Convent at Ghent" by Rubens. St. Nicholas Church is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in Ghent. Along with Saint Bavo Cathedral and the Belfry is the third medieval tower that overlooks the old city center. It is located in Korenmarkt, a large square where the heart of the city beats. In case you are tired from the trip, this is the ideal spot to stop by for an uplifting cup of coffee in one of the numerous outdoor cafés. Just around the corner from Korenmarkt, St Michael’s Bridge or Grasbrug bridge will lead you across the River Lys to the scenic quays of Graslei and Korenlei. Take a moment to relax and admire the beautiful façades of buildings reflected in the water. A trip to Ghent is not complete unless you visit the Castle of the Counts, the only remaining medieval castle with a moat and largely intact defense system in Flanders. Wander around its chambers, halls and examine its unique collection of torture equipment. For the last part of the tour, you will explore the picturesque district of Patershol. Stroll along the charming cobblestone streets and taste traditional Flemish cuisine in one of the many restaurants or pubs the area offers. If you are a foodie, Patershol is the place for you! At the end of the tour, your friendly guide will drop you off at your accommodation.

If you want to do something that might be a little bit out of your comfort zone, yet will give you the time of your life, then this Ghent hen/stag activity is definitely something you may want to try. Dress up in your coolest fancy dress and everything you ever wanted to wear, but never got an opportunity for, because now is your moment! This is like silent disco, only.... It is not silent, you don't sing (but are of course welcome to), and you will not wear any headsets. Everyone is welcome! How does it work? -Your guide will give you a brief introduction and do a 5 min warm up. -They will then teach you a few simple moves that you can use during the activity -You will dance and party your way through Ghent and use your dance moves to impress whilst you stop at landmarks to learn about them. These include, but are not limited to the three medieval tours of Saint Bavo Cathedral, the Ghent Belfry, Saint Nicholas Church, Korenmarkt, Vrijdagmarkt, the Ghent Opera House, Graffiti Street, the City Hall and City Pavilion. Music We have different themes, so you can choose the theme that suits your group best. What we have done in the past: 80s, 90s, Disney, Eurovision. Abba, Disco, Queer Pop and Contemporary Pop. Please note that during the Ghent Festival (Gentse Feesten) that runs from 14 - 23rd July 2023, we run this tour on a daily basis with a different theme each day. Check on www.toursofghent.com for more details.