2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent

5.0 (15 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Dutch
Operated by: Beardbarian Entertainment Tours

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: A stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.

Itinerary

Graslei and Korenlei

Passing 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.
Gravensteen

Passing by

On of the most famous landmarks in this town: discover how its creation and evolution changed the entire history of the surroundings.
Stop 3

Passing 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.
Het Belfort van Gent

Passing by

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

Passing by

See how the wealthy of Old Ghent lived!
Ghent

Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

You can recognise your guide by the Beardbarian logo on their clothes and guiding pass. If you're lucky and have the main guide, you can recognise him by his big black beard.

End point

This end point of the tour is close to plenty of fun attractions, good pubs and restaurants. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for recommendations or directions.

Pickup points

Ibis Gent Centrum St Baafs Kathedraal
Hotel Cathedral
Yalo Urban Boutique Hotel Gent
Hotel Harmony
Novotel Gent Centrum
Aparthotel Castelnou
Hotel Onderbergen
Ghent River Hotel
Brooderie
Hotel Cour Saint Georges
Hotel the Boatel
B&B HOTEL Gent Centrum

and 8 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent

Pickup included
3-hour private tour of Ghent

Duration: 3 hours: A whole extra hour to go beyond the center of town and find ruins, monks and students!