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Ghent Historic Private Walking Tour
Ghent Historic Private Walking Tour
Ghent Historic Private Walking Tour
Ghent Historic Private Walking Tour
Ghent Historic Private Walking Tour

Ghent Historic Private Walking Tour

By BlackBuck Travels
Price is P 21,896 per traveler* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Once a prosperous trade centre of the medieval county of Flanders, Ghent boasts not only mesmerizing architecture like almost any other Belgian city but also a fascinating cultural cocktail that permeates into its spectacular landmarks and picturesque cityscapes, including the enchanting-looking Castle of the Counts hiding the ominous past of torturing medieval prisons, the nostalgic ambiance lingers in the medieval cobbled paths of the working-class Patershol Quarter, the UNESCO-recognized belfry attached to the Cloth Hall which was once full of activity in the 15th-century height of Flemish cloth trade, as well as the atmospheric Saint Michael's Bridge boasting picturesque views across the Wheat Quay and Grass Quay.

Activity location

  • Huis van Alijn
    • 65 Kraanlei
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tourist Information Center - Visit Gent
    • 5 Sint-Veerleplein
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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Ghent Historic Private Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
P 21,896.02 x 1 TravelerP 21,896.02
Total
Price is P 21,896.02

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedOfficial Tour Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe House of Alijn: Entrance fee - € 9 per person
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGhent Belfry: Entrance fee - € 11 per person

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Castle of the Counts (Pass by)
At the start of the tour, the fairytale-looking Gravensteen Castle, surrounded by a moat, reveals the sinister yet interesting past when Ghent’s medieval ruler, Counts of Flanders, used the site as a barbaric prison. Today, the most attractive icon of the city is still in a great preservation state and houses a unique museum of dungeons and torturing tools for which another visit to explore is highly recommended.
Huis van Alijn
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Continue to visit The House of Alijn in the cozy cobblestoned Patershol Quarter, which used to accommodate textile workers in the 15th century. The highlight of the museum which was once a hospice for sick children is not its exhibitions but a lovely courtyard garden and a typical working-class pub secluded behind a group of quaint houses, adding to the nostalgic beauty of the place.
Ghent City Hall
  • 20m
Then, head to the true center of Ghent where its 14th-century City Hall prominently stands as the hub of the community witnessing historical events as well as important moments of its citizens. Its grand façade is a cocktail of architectural styles and laden with intricate details, most notably the sober sculptures of the Counts of Flanders.
Belfry of Ghent
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
A stone’s throw away is the towering silhouette of the Ghent Belfry, built onto the Cloth Hall in the flamboyant Brabant Gothic style. For centuries, the stunning tower, recognized by UNESCO, has served as the town’s clock, treasury, and watchtower by the side of the hall which is an ode to the cloth industry once thriving in the city.
St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
  • 20m
Just opposite is St. Bavo's Cathedral, the oldest church in the heart of Ghent. But the town’s symbol of wealth in medieval times is another church nearby: St. Nicholas' Church, which defines the Ghent’s skyline, together with the cathedral and the belfry. Its opulent façade displays a harmonious mixture of Romanesque and the Flemish Gothic style.
Korenmarkt
  • 15m
Behind the church lies the Korenmarkt Square, the heart of the Old Town beating with its vibrant rhythm. The bustling neighborhood offers the best of both worlds with its attractive blend of old-world charms, including the imposing former post-office building and quaint artisan shops, and the modern conveniences of numerous cafés, restaurants, and outdoor markets.
St Michael's Bridge
  • 15m
Make a perfect end to the tour capturing breathtaking views in all directions and great photography opportunities from the viewpoint of Saint Michael's Bridge. The historic stonework spans the Leie River at the most strategic spot with the sober-looking Saint Michael's Church and picturesque Wheat Quay on one end and the scenic Grass Quay and Old Town’s center on the other.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHuis van Alijn
    • 65 Kraanlei
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETourist Information Center - Visit Gent
    • 5 Sint-Veerleplein
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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