Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
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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!
Additional Info
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
We taste the world-famous Belgian chocolate.
What To Expect
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!
St. Bavo's Cathedral
We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
Options
Dutch
English
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour!
Bernard C,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide knew Ghent (or Gent!) inside out, having lived in this lovely medieval city for many years. He was friendly yet professional throughout the walk and enjoyed telling us many, many engaging stories about the city he calls home and clearly loves!😊
Fail
Naveed L,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Terrible. The tour operator was very vague where to meet and wasn't rhere. I messaged him and he said he was coming to get us. He never showed up or tried to coordinate with us. We had traveled all the way brussels and this was a complete waste of money and precious little time.
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A9465JCpaolao,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hotel Ishmael has been one of our best choices without a doubt, they have provided us with excellent service and the warmth of its ever present people helped us to programs excursions alongside Lucero Travel. These excursions would be unforgettable and we took the best memories of Santiago, Valparaiso and Viña del Mar. Its dishes, customs and hospitality are 100 percent recommended. Thank you Diego the Uruguayan could always assist us and be in every detail, all those who are part of the hotel are excellent in theirs but above all great people
Great tour
Laura R,
Feb 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wim was very knowledgeable about the city and had a real passion. We enjoyed the tour and learning history. Could have had more chocolate!!
Detailed knowledge of Ghent.
W322ICpeterj,
Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable young man, very passionate about Ghent, well prepared with photos showing how buildings looked in the past and the painting in the Cathedral. Would have no problem recommending him to anyone.
Interesting and very enjoyable
Helen G,
Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Wim was excellent, he was so knowledgeable about his city and gave us so much information, the tour was fun and it kept a good pace so we saw all the important aspects. The chocolates were fab! We really recommend this tour.
Informative and Fun!
shellwade88,
May 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was wonderful and very informative! The guide is very knowledgable. We had a great time and highly recommend doing it!
Fascinating
Travel64178135293,
Oct 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wim has a clear and pleasant voice and gave us a very interesting morning. His passion for the city's history was infectious. We were already fans of Ghent, but now even more so! Highly recommended!
Great Tour with history and building history
mdunne2016,
Oct 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wim was extremely knowledgable about the history of Gent and the history if the buildings. His tour was very fun and informative.
Expert Guide
361abv,
Sep 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Saturday September 9, Today we were guided around Ghent for an afternoon with a group of 60 people from the Walchersmannenkoor and held 3 singing concerts in 2 churches and the 123piano. All this arranged by and with Wim. A man with a lot of knowledge about the city and a fascinating storyteller, passionate about his work. Had a nice afternoon and enjoyed the city of Ghent.
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