2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent

2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent

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About This Experience in Ghent

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!

Why Visit Ghent?

Ghent, Belgium offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Ghent provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Ghent

You can reach Ghent, Belgium by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Ghent easily accessible by rail as well.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

What's Not Included

  • A stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • 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.

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

The old harbour!

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 Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point

Pickup Time: 30 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The old harbour

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.

On of the most famous landmarks in this...

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

Hear here about the trade that made Ghent...

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.

Did you know that this multi-purpose building represented...

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

See how the wealthy of Old Ghent lived

See how the wealthy of Old Ghent lived!

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

How do I book this tour?

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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