Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate
Come with me for a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting places. We stroll through interesting buildings - young and old - such as St. Bavo's Cathedral where the world famous Lamb of God is kept, the belfry with its dragon, the old port that was built in the Middle Ages, and so much more ... We discover the enormous tradition of 'the Burgundian way of life' with a large number of Flemish specialties such as the enormous range of beers, chocolate and of course the Belgian waffles!
What you'll see & do
- ✓I will meet you in front of the white statue in the middle of Sint-Baafsplein. We start with a general introduction to Ghent. Then we zoom in on the economic, political, cultural and religious history of the city: all four can be discovered on the square!
- ✓We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
- ✓Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
- ✓On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
- ✓In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
- ✓The town hall has been built for centuries. The guilty? The most famous Gentenaar: Emperor Charles V against whom the Gentenaars revolted and to whom we owe our nickname 'noose bearers'...
- ✓The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
- ✓The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription...
- ✓How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
- ✓The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle ...
- ✓Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins ...
- ✓For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment ...
What's included
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate
Come with me for a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting places. We stroll through interesting buildings - young and old - such as St. Bavo's Cathedral where the world famous Lamb of God is kept, the belfry with its dragon, the old port that was built in the Middle Ages, and so much more ... We discover the enormous tradition of 'the Burgundian way of life' with a large number of Flemish specialties such as the enormous range of beers, chocolate and of course the Belgian waffles!
What you'll see & do
- ✓I will meet you in front of the white statue in the middle of Sint-Baafsplein. We start with a general introduction to Ghent. Then we zoom in on the economic, political, cultural and religious history of the city: all four can be discovered on the square!
- ✓We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
- ✓Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
- ✓On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
- ✓In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
- ✓The town hall has been built for centuries. The guilty? The most famous Gentenaar: Emperor Charles V against whom the Gentenaars revolted and to whom we owe our nickname 'noose bearers'...
- ✓The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
- ✓The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription...
- ✓How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
- ✓The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle ...
- ✓Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins ...
- ✓For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment ...
What's included
- ✓Snacks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.