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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip

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Ghent: 50-Minute Medieval Center Guided Boat Trip
4.4  / 53376 reviews
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Enjoy a 50-minute guided boat trip through the beautiful medieval city center of Ghent to discover its most glorious sites.

About this activity

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Duration 40 - 50 minutes
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Live tour guide
Dutch, English, French

Experience

Itinerary

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    2 starting location options:

    De Bootjes Van Gent - Rederij Dewaele, Boat in Gent

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    Graslei

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

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    Saint Nicholas' Church

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

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    Belfry of Ghent

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

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    Saint Bavo Cathedral

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

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    Old Fish Market, Ghent

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

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    Great Butcher’s Hall

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

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    Gravensteen

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

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    Prince's Court, Ghent

    Pass by, Scenic views on the way

  • Finish at:

    Boat in Gent

Main sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Marvel at St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church
  • Discover the old guildhalls of labormen
  • Admire the impressive castles of the Counts and the Princes’ Court
  • Glide through the Ancient Port of Ghent with its quay walls and mercantile houses
  • Learn about the history and sites of Ghent from live and written commentary

Full description

Take a boat close to the amazing Castle of the Counts to discover the most beautiful places in Ghent. A guide will take you through the fascinating history of medieval Ghent and its historical buildings and architecture on this 50-minute tour. Enjoy the famous three towers of Ghent, various medieval churches and monasteries, the birthplace of Charles V of Spain, majestic guild halls, a breathtaking castle, and much more! Hear the stories behind these magnificent monuments. Your tour is guided in English, Dutch, and French. There are also illustrated translations in German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Japanese available on board.

Includes

  • Boat trip
  • Multi-lingual guide
  • Blankets (winter tour only)

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • This tour goes rain or shine. If it rains, there are umbrellas on board
  • Ticket is only valid for 1 trip that can be taken at a time of your choosing
  • From April 1 - October 31: every day from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, every 20 minutes
  • From November 1 - March 31: every day at 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 2:45 PM, and 3:45 PM

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 3376 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Petra – United KingdomSeptember 17, 2024  – Verified booking
By far the nicest way to explore this amazing city. I loved it!
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Deborah Kay – United StatesOctober 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was very informative not only about the tour but our questions on the area in general.
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John – United StatesSeptember 18, 2024  – Verified booking
Fun, interesting, informative. Our multi lingual, vegan guide made the whole experience memorable, a great introduction to Ghent.
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Product ID: 196022

Activity provider:Boat in Gent bv