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2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent

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Ghent, Belgium
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
and 2 more
French, Dutch

Overview

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!

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Alcoholic beverages A stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent”.

Pickup details

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.

OR
Meeting point

For the option “3-hour private tour of Ghent”.

9000 Ghent
Belgium

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Hoogpoort 56
9000 Gent, Belgium

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Graslei and Korenlei (pass by)

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.
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Gravensteen (pass by)

On of the most famous landmarks in this town: discover how its creation and evolution changed the entire history of the surroundings.
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Vrijdagmarkt (pass by)

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.
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Het Belfort van Gent (pass by)

Did you know that this multi-purpose building represented the power of the people living in this town?
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Achtersikkel (pass by)

See how the wealthy of Old Ghent lived!
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Ghent (pass by)

And of course, many more famous and unknown places of this marvelous town!
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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-317862P1

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What's Included

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  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Alcoholic beveragesA stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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