Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For 1–4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
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For 5–8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
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Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the heart of Ghent with your professional English-speaking Welcomer, who doubles as a local guide sharing history, culture, and personal insights. This fully private and customizable tour includes hotel pickup and dropoff and highlights the city’s iconic sites. Climb the Belfry of Ghent for sweeping views, admire the Cloth Hall and Town Hall, and visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the famed Ghent Altarpiece. Explore St. Nicholas Church in Korenmarkt, perfect for a coffee stop. Cross St. Michael’s Bridge to the quays of Graslei and Korenlei, then tour the Castle of the Counts, a medieval fortress with preserved chambers and a torture exhibit. End your day wandering the charming st...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Belfry of Ghent
Castle of the Counts
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
From Brussels: Day Trip to Ghent
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Discover the heart of Ghent with your professional English-speaking Welcomer, who doubles as a local guide sharing history, culture, and personal insights. This fully private and customizable tour includes hotel pickup and dropoff and highlights the city’s iconic sites. Climb the Belfry of Ghent for sweeping views, admire the Cloth Hall and Town Hall, and visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the famed Ghent Altarpiece. Explore St. Nicholas Church in Korenmarkt, perfect for a coffee stop. Cross St. Michael’s Bridge to the quays of Graslei and Korenlei, then tour the Castle of the Counts, a medieval fortress with preserved chambers and a torture exhibit. End your day wandering the charming st...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
WiFi on board
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Belfry of Ghent
Castle of the Counts
Licensed guides available to accompany you inside the attractions
Itinerary
1
Belfry of Ghent
Listed under UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, the 91-meter-tall tower with a dragon at its top symbolises the city’s prosperity and independence.
30 minutes
2
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Gothic cathedral on the site of a 12th-century Romanesque church filled with treasures. In July the 89-meter-tall tower is accessible to the public.
30 minutes
3
Saint Nicholas' Church
Begun in the early 13th century as a replacement for an earlier Romanesque church, construction continued through the rest of the century in the local Scheldt Gothic style.
1 hour
4
Korenmarkt
This newly refurbished square is the ideal spot for eating, drinking and shopping for both tourists and locals.
1 hour
5
Graslei and Korenlei
Graslei and Korenlei. Docking spots since the 11th century at both sides of the river Lys. Tourists can take a boat ride, relax at the docks or sit at one of the terraced cafes.
1 hour
6
Gravensteen
Or Gravensteen featuring a gatehouse, ramparts, torture chamber, count’s residence and stables that are open to visitors.
1 hour
7
Patershol
A beautiful corner, considered by many the culinary heart of Ghent since it offers a wide selection of cosy restaurants, bars and breweries.
