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The 10 best ghent tours in Belgium, with what each one includes, what it costs, and which to choose.
Guided Bruges and Ghent day trip from Brussels with Lake of Love, Begijnhof, Saint Bavo Cathedral, belfries, and canal views.
“The schedules was just right with enough free time.”
Two medieval cities in one day: guided walks in Ghent and Bruges, Saint Bavo Mystic Lamb, Begijnhof strolls, and optional canal views.
“Nico had us inmerse in so much history, it was an amazing tour, despite of the weather we had a great time. We truly recommend this tour.”
50-minute guided boat ride through Ghent’s medieval core, past St Bavo, the Belfry, guildhalls and castles with live multilingual stories.
“The tour guide was great. Upon my request, he agreed to get everyone to sing happy birthday to my husband on board. We did the tour without a roof, but had blankets on board. It was a bit cold and raining slightly, but the benefit to going on the open aired tour is that you…”
Guided day trip from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges with UNESCO sights, comfy coach ride, walking tours, radios, and optional canal boat.
“This tour was multilingual (Spanish and English) and then ultimately the tour guide also added French as part of the tour. Therefore, it was hard to keep track of the information that was being presented. She also did not tell us when she will change the language so it was very tiring to have to…”
Full-day guided trip from Brussels to Antwerp and Ghent, with an Atomium photo stop and guided walks plus San Bavón cathedral visit.
“Our guide Pablo was excellent making this a very interesting trip. He gave us great information as well giving information of the way. He was very clear on when and where we should meet which gave everyone plenty of opportunity to do there own things”
40-minute guided boat tour of Ghent’s medieval core along the River Leie, with views of the towers, Prinsenhof and Gravensteen.
“It was a really nice boat tour. We had a very friendly and fun guide.”
Bruges and Ghent in one day from Brussels with guided walking tours, timed stops, and free time to shop chocolate and beer.
“I would recommend this tour as a nice addition to a visit to Brussels. The guide, Angie, was very knowledgeable and shared interesting facts about Brussels, Bruges, and Ghent. As this was during the days between Christmas and NYE, the cities were very crowded with tourists (especially Ghent) but I suppose that comes with the…”
Cycle off-the-beaten-track in Ghent on CUBE mountain bikes. Street art stops, a local beer break, and an English small-group ride.
“Such a unique way to see Ghent outside of the Central Area! We very much enjoyed the ride- and having a Polaroid as our only non-edible souvenir is special too. Stops included everything from centuries old religious communities to a street art skate park. Our group chose to loiter at a brewery but I have…”
40-minute guided boat cruise through Ghent’s center from Graslei, past iconic spots and the Castle of Counts. From $12.
“It was a great tour and the guide spoke in 3 languages to give the tour.”
Cycle Ghent with a local guide on comfortable mountain bikes, skipping the usual sights for street art, suburbs, and Polaroid keepsakes.
“very good history and current information on Gent. we were 2 Canadians in a Dutch group of 12 and Christophe patiently took the time to explain everything twice. thanks Christophe”
