Half-Day Private Highlights and Hidden Gems of Ghent Tour
Ghent is both a historic gem rich in history and architecture and a vibrant, innovating student city. This tour is for those that want to get to know these many diverse sides.
The tour covers both the highlights and many hidden gems. Medieval history and architecture with castles, belfry, churches, guild halls, abbeys and merchants’ and patricians’ houses. Repurposed industrial structures and the monumental buildings of the socialist movement from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Picturesque neighbourhoods and photogenic bridges over one of Ghent’s rivers or canals. 13th century beguinages (closed community formerly inhabited by a movement of pious laywomen) and 21st century modern structures. Disappeared abbeys and palaces. University buildings and many students.
Ghent has so much to offer and your local guide would love to show it to you!
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Ghent Private Tour: Highlights and Hidden Gems
What's included in Half-Day Private Highlights and Hidden Gems of Ghent Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vrijdagmarkt
We'll start the tour at one of the most important historical market squares of Ghent: the Friday Market or Vrijdagmarkt.
Patershol
This medieval neighborhood in the shadow of the Castle of the Counts is the most quaint and charming historical area of Ghent. It still has the original medieval street lay-out.
Prinsenhof
This picturesque neighborhood still hides some reminders of the impressive Prince's Court where future Emperor Charles V was born. An often overlooked historical area with charming cobblestone streets, great views from the bridges over the Lieve Canal and many intriguing stories.
Inclusions
- You'll taste one of the local delicacies on the tour
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We'll meet at the entrance of the St Michielskerk St Michael's Church.