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Ghent: 40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour

4.4  / 5520 reviews
Activity provider:De Bootjes Van Gent - Rederij Dewaele bv
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Ghent: 40 Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Tour
Activity provider:De Bootjes Van Gent - Rederij Dewaele bv
4.4  / 5520 reviews

Explore the medieval center of Ghent on a boat trip. Get an introduction to the city's main attractions and learn about its history from your professional guide.

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Duration 40 minutes
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Live tour guide
Dutch, French, English

Experience

Highlights

  • Discover Ghent's breathtaking medieval harbor
  • Admire the towers of St Bavo's Cathedral, the Belfry, and St Nicholas Church
  • Take in the impressive Castle of the Counts
  • See hidden gems and highlights
  • Live guide in NL, EN & FR. Illustrated texts in ES, DE, IT, RU & JP

Full description

See the highlights and hidden pearls Ghent has to offer on a river cruise. Learn about the city's history from your local guide. Start in the beautiful medieval harbor of Ghent. Board the boat and meet your tour guide. Sail along the River Leie as you take in the sites of the city. Admire the three famous towers of Ghent: St Bavo's Cathedral, the Belfry of Ghent, and St Nicholas Church. See medieval churches and monasteries as you are taken back in time by your guide. Take in the Prinsenhof, the Princes' Court where Charles V of Spain was born. Marvel at majestic guildhalls and the medieval Gravensteen (Castle of the Counts) before heading back to dry land.

Includes

  • Boat trip
  • Guide
  • All taxes

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at the green boathouse marked with red and white 'Hier tickets, boottrips' signs.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • Your ticket is valid for one trip, you can choose when you wish to board the cruise

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 520 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    5/5

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Viktorija – United KingdomSeptember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Great tour over beautiful river with wonderful views over old town
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Guillaume – FranceJuly 1, 2024  – Verified booking
The surroundings were gorgeous, and the guide was both knowledgeable and witty in his jokes. Very enjoyable.
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Alfred – NetherlandsJune 26, 2024  – Verified booking
It was a very relaxing boat tour with an experienced captain, with a good sense of humor!
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Product ID: 393651

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