40-Minute Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent
Overview
Available languages
40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience an enthralling tour of 40 minutes along the waterways of the medieval centre of Ghent. Admire the three towers of Ghent, two castles, an ancient port and various guild halls.
Highly recommended if you would like to explore and discover the city of Ghent. Guide on board!
Boat trips start in the city centre of Ghent, from the jetty at the green hut, Korenlei A4, 9000 Gent.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
From november 1st to march 31st: 11 departures a day at 10:45 – 11:15 - 11:45 – 12:15 - 12:45 – 13:15 - 13:45 – 14:15 - 14:45 – 15:15 - 15:45
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them on- and off-board.
Your ticket is valid for one boat trip on the date you have selected. You can choose when to board the boat, during the opening hours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Het Belfort van Gent
You'll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
St. Bavo's Cathedral
You'll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
On-board commentary in several languages
Driver/guide
Drinks (available for purchase at the jetty)
Options
Summer boat trip through Ghent
Duration: 40 minutes
Winter boat trip through Ghent
Reviews
387 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
First friend trip to Belgium!
Debora B,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was great value for money! Guide was informative! Sights along the route were interesting…would definitely recommend! Only complaint…We thought it was an English speaking tour only but included several languages so for me didn’t feel the information flowed well. However, guide did a great job!
Ghent boat tour
Debbie L,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic boat ride! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of Ghent. We started out in the rain and thankfully we were provided with umbrellas and dry seats. Highly recommend!
Ghent boat trip
davidtG6458HN,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I felt the boat trip was very good. The cost I felt was reasonable. The captain knowledgeable and multilingual. So was able to cater to most on the boat. The trip was unhurried, lasting to close to 40 mins and the captain slowed the tour down to allow pictures at the note worthy points. A nice add on to our trip to Ghent.
Fairytale city
Patrick D,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00City was gorgeous! Best part of our trip to Europe. Our guide was knowledgeable and told us some crazy stories that I’ll remember forever. Wayyyyyy better than an Amsterdam canal cruise. Can’t wait to go back to Ghent and do this again!
Very nice. A...
hillary m,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very nice. An experience that allows you to discover Ghent , its atypical architecture and its history.
Guide let down
Kim S,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The boat tour itself comes highly recommended as it gives you a lovely view of Ghent from the water. We booked an English tour, but unfortunately our guide decided to do most of the tour in French because of 1 person on the boat. We understand a bit of French and noticed the stories were different than the English version, and felt we could have gotten more out of the tour if the guide had told all the stories in English.
Fantastic boat tour
Happiness08629917954,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide who knew how to answer all our questions and very skilled to cruise in 3 languages at the same time!
Very nice!
Alice F,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very nice tour, the guide was able to speak in 3 different languages so that everybody understood! The route was a bit short, but still filled with stunning views of the city!
Pleasant cruise with knowledgeable guide.
Michael K,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice, narrated cruise through the river and canals. The guide was knowledgeable and multi-lingual. Fairly short.
Would recommend
Aisling K,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Lovely boat trip, host tried to accommodate too many languages so only a few sentences we could understand in English,
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