Historic Highlights, by a local guide

Name: Historic Highlights, by a local guide
Brand: Viator
Price: 41.11 USD
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Rating: 5 (9 reviews)

5.0(9)2 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadGhent, Belgium

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We're so delighted! It was really interesting, fascinating and attractive dive into the history and lifestyle of Gent. The guide is a real pro. It seems like they know the story behind each building in the city. The time has passed very quickly.

The walking tour of Gent with Jurgen was one of the highlights of our trip. Jurgen, being a professor of history is not only knowledgeable on the history of Gent but his passion for the subject is incredible. We learned a lot and saw many of the historical and key sites in the city. Highly Recommended Tour for those who are looking for a private walking tour of the city. 5 out of 5 stars.

This is a great experience! Jurgen is a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide. A perfect tour for first time visitors to Ghent.

Jorgen was such a pleasure to spend a morning with - we enjoyed our walk, and getting to chat with a local who really loves his town.

We'll be walking, and I`ll be talking…

What you'll do

This is the starting point of the tour
Our house is located on the Napoleon De Pauw lock, where in the 16th century the mote around the Spanish Castle was.
5 minAdmission not included
After we passed by the old St Baafs abbey to the confluence of Leie and Schelde
where ghent originated, we follow our tour onto Bisdomkaai.
10 min
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Sint-Baafsplein, Ghent, Belgium
The cathedral houses the Lam Gods by Van Eyck, where there is a new virtual tour about inside the cathedral, which is worth the visit.
10 minAdmission not included
Kouter
Ghent, Belgium
The Kouter and it's surroundings gives us an insight in the 18th and 19th century atmosphere in Ghent
10 min
Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse
Veldstraat 55, Ghent, Belgium
Is an 18th century city palace with magnificent ceilings and ornaments. Beautiful garden also, is a hidden secret.
10 minAdmission not included
Gravensteen
Sint-Pietersplein 9, Ghent, Belgium
After a few unlisted 'attractions', we arrive at the Castle of the Flemish counts. Admission is not included.
10 minAdmission not included
Patershol
Ghent, Belgium
One of the oldest parts of ghent.
15 min
This street has many little restaurants
If you go to Enzo, from pizzeria Neapolis, and you give him one of our business cards, you get 10 % of your food.
Vrijdagmarkt
Vrijdagmarkt, Ghent, Belgium
End point of the tour, with explanation on the Socialist movement. Also nice restaurants and bars here to have a drink afterwards.
15 min