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Private Tour to Belgian Architecture Gem: Ghent
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Oost-Vlaanderen
About
Ghent is the hidden gem of Belgium; it is a real city with vivid life today. Its history is precious, and that is -obviously- reflected in the Architecture. From a stone castle in the 900s, we start a tour until we finish the right of Belgium Silicon Valley (the alternative name of Ghent). This tour is dedicated to enriching your knowledge of European architecture and history through the rise and fall of the Holy Roman Empire on the hands of Ghent’s most famous person: Emperor Charles V. He was born in the Counts of Flandre castle to rule Europe at that time.
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expenses to visit the famous Alter of Van Eyek
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Stadshal / City Pavilion
Return
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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The large famous Markt of Gent and the home to history and stunning architecture.
20 minutes
2
Langemunt (Shopping Street)
We will cross this street on our way to the castle.
3
Gravensteen
The Counts of Flanders castle is one of the city oldest buildings and a witness of the power of the Flemish counts since the medieval time.
We will figure out togther why there is a pillar in front of it and what building has the most beautiful baroque faced in the city.
20 minutes
4
St. Veerleplein
The most beautiful baroque facade in Gent is hidden here together with the public entertainment of the medieval time.
15 minutes
5
Het Groot Vleeshuis
The velvet class food market of Ghent. A rich place of Spanish heritage since Flanders was under the monarch of Castilla, Spain. Guess what kind of food inside it?
10 minutes
6
't Galgenhuis
The vegetable market and the oldest bar in town where you can enjoy some heritage craft beers of Ghent.
10 minutes
7
Kortemunt
We take a coffee break here in case you wish to try a premium homemade waffles.
30 minutes
8
Graslei and Korenlei
When the city extended and swallowed the old port, two architecture styles occupied the new waterfront instead of the old port and the walls. We enjoy teamwork in a speed course of distinguishing Gothic and Baroque.
20 minutes
9
St Michael's Bridge
On this bridge, we will stretch the fact of widespread of Archangel st. Michael all over Belgian cities.
15 minutes
10
Korenmarkt
The vivid main square of the city. An enormous palace occupies the north end of it. we will visit it inside and explore it.
15 minutes
11
Het Belfort van Gent
The historical tower of the town of 91, high where the city treasures were saved. This tower sums the architecture styles of the town together with the Roeland clock that we will explore togther. It is optional to climb the 350 steps to the top.
20 minutes
12
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Two different styles of two different eras with a strong presence of the influence of Charles V. We will understand further why his sculpture is whiter than the rest.
20 minutes
13
Sint-Baafsplein
we enjoy the place before we enter the 2 centuries building process church. we will discover together many facts regards architecture of Ghent inside this church. We will not leave the church before we see the Alter and the Altarpiece: the Gods Lam of H. Van Eyeck 1432.
30 minutes
14
Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil)
The castle was never visited by Gerard the devil but most important used for several functions through time and today it is a famous art gallery.
Ghent is the hidden gem of Belgium; it is a real city with vivid life today. Its history is precious, and that is -obviously- reflected in the Architecture. From a stone castle in the 900s, we start a tour until we finish the right of Belgium Silicon Valley (the alternative name of Ghent). This tour is dedicated to enriching your knowledge of European architecture and history through the rise and fall of the Holy Roman Empire on the hands of Ghent’s most famous person: Emperor Charles V. He was born in the Counts of Flandre castle to rule Europe at that time.
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 40 minutes
Offered in Arabic (العربية) & 2 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours and 40 minutes
