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 private tour, your knowledgeable local driver will share stories, historical insights, and insider tips to help you experience the destination beyond the typical tourist route. While drivers are not licensed to accompany guests inside museums or archaeological sites, they will provide recommendations, useful context, and local suggestions before each stop so you can make the most of your free time exploring independently.
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 Ghent in comfort on a private sightseeing ride with your English-speaking Welcome Driver. Explore the city at your own pace while enjoying local insights, historical stories, and the flexibility to customize your itinerary.
Begin at the iconic Belfry of Ghent and nearby Cloth Hall before visiting Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the world-famous Ghent Altarpiece. Continue to the historic St. Nicholas Church and lively Korenmarkt, the heart of the city. Cross St. Michael’s Bridge to admire the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei quays along the River Lys. Visit the impressive Castle of the Counts, Flanders’ best-preserved medieval castle, then wander through the charming Patershol distr...
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
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional English-speaking local driver/guide
Hotel, port, or custom pickup and drop-off
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Private Day Tour to Ghent from Brussels
Brussels
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Discover Ghent in comfort on a private sightseeing ride with your English-speaking Welcome Driver. Explore the city at your own pace while enjoying local insights, historical stories, and the flexibility to customize your itinerary.
Begin at the iconic Belfry of Ghent and nearby Cloth Hall before visiting Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, home to the world-famous Ghent Altarpiece. Continue to the historic St. Nicholas Church and lively Korenmarkt, the heart of the city. Cross St. Michael’s Bridge to admire the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei quays along the River Lys. Visit the impressive Castle of the Counts, Flanders’ best-preserved medieval castle, then wander through the charming Patershol distr...
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
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional English-speaking local driver/guide
Hotel, port, or custom pickup and drop-off
Meals and beverages
Tips and Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Brussels
Brussels/Starting Point.
Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Brussels at a convenient time.
30 minutes
2
Belfry of Ghent
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.
1 hour
3
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Saint 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
4
Saint Nicholas' Church
St. 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.
30 minutes
5
Korenmarkt
Korenmarkt.
This newly refurbished square is the ideal spot for eating, drinking and shopping for both tourists and locals.
30 minutes
6
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
7
Gravensteen
Castle of the Counts.
Or Gravensteen featuring a gatehouse, ramparts, torture chamber, count’s residence and stables that are open to visitors.
1 hour
8
Patershol
Patershol.
A beautiful corner, considered by many the culinary heart of Ghent since it offers a wide selection of cosy restaurants, bars and breweries
