Belgium · HIGHLIGHTS & HIDDEN GEMS TOURS IN GHENT
The good highlights & hidden gems tours in Ghent go weeks ahead and the very good ones go sooner. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
See Ghent by bike on a 150-minute guided tour with historic sights, quiet lanes, local stories, and useful city tips.
“We met great people, fellow travelers and our guide Tim was wonderful. The city of Ghent has many hidden treasures, you must have a guide to really understand its history!”
Review of Ghent’s private two-hour walking tour, covering medieval sights, local stories, chocolate, pricing, guides, and practical tips.
“De uitleg bij de monumenten, kasteel waren zeer boeiend en het bezoek aan de snoepwinkel was heel leuk en lekker”
Review of Ghent’s private 2-hour history walk, covering medieval sights, legends, guide languages, pricing, access, and practical tips.
“The private tour we went on was fantastic. The intimate setting allowed us to connect with our guide and get to know Ghent on a deeper level. The personal touch made the experience incredibly worthwhile, and I feel that we got a lot more out of it than we would have on a more extensive, more typical tour. It was definitely money well spent.”
Explore Ghent’s medieval towers, quays, history, and local culture on a 90-minute English walking tour for small groups of up to 15.
“I loved that Sophie was very knowledgeable and patient. Despite the piping heat in the city and all the bustle related to the festival, she kept her cool and aptly navigated me through the city. Her knowledge of history and the way she conveyed it was superb. Thanks to her, I got to appreciate many facets of Ghent that would otherwise have been hard to learn. There was great insight and great conversation. She also pointed out how to see some additional sites and attractions, and even showed me the way to my next visit. Thank you, Sophie, for a wonderful tour of Ghent!”
Explore Ghent’s main sights, local streets, city legends, and two standout chocolate makers on a private three-hour walking tour.
“Our tour guide Sara was excellent. We didn’t know what to expect in Ghent as it was just a day trip, but it went very well even with the crummy weather she really gave us a good feel for the city and the differences between it and the other large cities in Belgium. She was a local born and raised so that was very helpful and gave us a lot of insight into differences between the north and south of Belgium and all the major cities. The city itself is fairly modern, but has a lot to offer travelers. Would highly recommend to anyone going to Ghent without any previous…”
Explore Ghent with historian Jürgen on a personal 2-hour walk from Hagelandkaai to Gravensteen, Patershol, and Vrijdagmarkt.
“Great guide! Being a passionate historian, he answers all your questions and also gives the stories behind the stories. Jurgen is sensitive to what the group needs. In an elegant and humorous way, he finds a way to meet the needs of the different group members. Informative and cool!”
Review of Ghent’s small-group walking tour, medieval sights, local history, street art, and light Belgian meal for $82.21.
“We really enjoyed Sophie's introduction of the magical city of Ghent. She did a very nice job of introducing us to both the old and new parts of the city. We also appreciated her willingness to customize the tour to our walking speed and ability. We saw and learned about many important and interesting facts and areas of the city that we otherwise would not have known. It was a very good way of beginning our time in Ghent.”
Explore Ghent’s medieval towers, Graffiti Street, canals, and local food on a small-group walking tour with a meal included.
“Sophie was so enthusiastic about her hometown, its rich history and culture. The meatball and mash meal was delicious. Highly recommended walking tour.”
Explore Ghent with a small-group guide, medieval towers, street art, local corners, and practical tips for this 90-minute walking tour.
“Sophie was a very good tour guide. Took us to many interesting places and gave us a nice history of Ghent”
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