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Ghent Private Highlights Tour with local guide
Ghent, Belgium
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Exploring Old Ghent independently may mean skimming over some of its history and sights. Gain more than a cursory overview of the city on this private walking tour, which can be tailored around you. Let a local guide lead you to St. Bavo’s Cathedral and other must-sees so you don’t get lost; uncover their significance, and sample a culinary speciality—all bonuses you could easily miss out on if alone.
- Learn about and get the most from Ghent on a private walking tour
- Enjoy a walk customizable around you and based on a local’s knowledge
- Be sure to cover the signature sights and delve deep into their history
- Discover hidden gems, tales, and a local delicacy: all easy to miss alone
What's Included
- Local tour guide
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Saint Michael's ChurchSint-Michielsplein 4, 9000 Gent, Belgium
At the entrance of the church
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Charlie Tours
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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66 reviews
Christina_C, Feb 2024
Our family with 2 teens had a great experience with Nick. Nick was an excellent guide, was knowledgeable, and passionate about his city! We learned, walked and ate yummy chocolates during this tour and enjoyed every minute. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Sweet! Thank you for the great review & greetings to the family. I hope you guys survived the bicycles in A'dam :-)
Debra_M, Feb 2024
Our guide, Debi, was informative and delightful. It was raining so she made every effort to get us out of the rain when possible but still make it a great experience. Loved all of the sites and especially the chocolatier!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks Debra for your kind words!
Donna_M, Sep 2023
Nick was amazing - he made the tour just what we wanted! It was a beautiful city that he knew so much about and was a passionate local. He caught on quickly to what interested us and he was all over it! The tour was educational, cultural, historical, and massively fun!! Couldn’t recommend more highly!!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank youuuu 🙏
GBlane_W, May 2023
Louis knows his city history and his enthusiasm is infectious. Ghent can be confusing to navigate and we were grateful for an expert guide.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks a lot for the nice words! :-)
Debra_M, Feb 2023
Nick was extraordinarily informative with regards to the history, architecture, and art aspect of Ghent. He also took me to 2 artisanal chocolate shops which were an added treat and allowed me to gift shop. He was entertaining and guided me to other points of interest while visiting Belgium. I highly recommend this private tour which avoids the more crowded, impersonalized tours.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thanks Debra! Indeed, you are good in writing reviews ;-) ;-)
Bethany_R, Aug 2022
Great first thing to do to acquaint yourself with the city. We learned a lot while enjoying the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
That's true. Everybody should do a tour like this ;-)
Lauren_C, Jul 2022
Iris showed us out of the way places and gave us a great historic review of the city. She clearly loves her work and the town she lives in. She geared the tour towards our interests and our pace. Wonderful job.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
You call it "work", we call it "passion" ;-) Thanks for the awesome review!
Dallas_O, Jun 2022
Eric was fantastic and made the tour fun, informative and kept us laughing along the way. His lifelong experience of growing up and living in Ghent made him the perfect tour guide for this wonderful city.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks a lot for the great review, Dallas! Kind regards from Nick a.k.a. Eric ;-) ;-)
Wouter_A, Apr 2022
What a great day together with my mom and an excellent, enthusiastic and funny guide. So much better than walking alone through the city. Really recommend the private tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thanks Wouter!
Beatriz_P, Dec 2021
We had a great tour with Sarah! She was very friendly, knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of Ghent’s history. Thank you!
Response from Host, Dec 2021
Hey Beatriz, happy to read your kind words. Kind regards from Ghent!
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