2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent
As a guide, I promise to deliver you a high-energy, light-hearted tour that will allow you to understand the core of Ghent's history and culture. No fanciful urban legends passed on as truths, nor boring summaries of names and dates: just true stories that offer a meaningful insight into the development of an amazing town.
If you let me know about your personal interests through mail, I'll be more than happy to include stories that fit your personality!
Options
2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent
Pickup included
What's included in 2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Graslei and KorenleiPass-by Only
The old harbour! You will learn some old trade secrets, share the experiences of sailours and merchants, and look behind the medieval facade of the town.
GravensteenPass-by Only
On of the most famous landmarks in this town: discover how its creation and evolution changed the entire history of the surroundings.
Hear here about the trade that made Ghent and Flanders great, and how it got us into trouble with some of the most powerful leaders of Europe in those days.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- A stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have a hard time walking long distances (injury, pregnancy, ...) let me know, so I can make sure we walk past some places where you can sit down and rest.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Travellers joining my tour can communicate the hotel where they are staying or where the guide needs to pick them up by phone or email.
Meeting Points
- You can recognise your guide by the Beardbarian logo on their clothes and guiding pass. If you're lucky and have the main guide, you can recognise him by his big black beard.
End Points
- This end point of the tour is close to plenty of fun attractions, good pubs and restaurants. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for recommendations or directions.
