Available languages
40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 40 minute guided boat trip in the historical heart of Ghent with live explanations. Departure is from one of the most beautiful spots in the city, the Graslei which is the medieval port in the centre of Ghent. There are open and covered boats at your disposal.
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
Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
No time slot needed. Departures every 15 minutes in high season and every 30 minutes in low season
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Live commentary on board
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Graslei and Korenlei
Historic port
Het Groot Vleeshuis
Great Meat Hall
180 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jason G,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
The guide was absolutely fantastic, 5 languages seamlessly. Great stories, a few good jokes. A memory we will share for decades.
Kayse N,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great activity if travelling solo in Ghent. Boat tour was fun, informative, and a great way to meet other travellers
bonniejW8842VO,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
What a lovely experience. Our tour guide was informative and witty. A great way to see some of Ghent. A good price for a great experience.
Randy D,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Informative and relaxing canal tour. A very nice way to get accustomed to the layout of the village. A must do before doing a lot of walking around.
NorCal-traveler08,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a scorching hot day in June when we were in Ghent and being on the water offered us a little cooler temperature. Our City Card offered us a free canal boat tour(9.5 euros without card). You can catch a canal tour on either side of the canal at Graslei or Korenlei. The tour was about 45 minutes and it gave you a completely different perspective from the water. Some of the bridges you had to duck your head so watch out but overall it was a really peaceful ride.








exiledblue,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Steven was the guide on a 40 minute canal tour, he spoke in English with a few jokes which most on the boat missed. Adults 10 euro which seems to be the rate for all trips.
sophievR3000CU,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Disrespectful staff, ridiculed after annoying experience with staff. Other vessels on the water are not taken into account.
Owen S,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Voucher location was unclear and not accepted. Had to pay for another boat. Would never use trip advisor again for this service.
Kelsey G,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
For our tour, we had a very small crowd. (About 6 of us on the boat-which is a plus to me at least) Still, our guide was very informative, witty and charming. My boyfriend and I learned a lot of fun little facts about Ghent we likely wouldn’t have known otherwise. We had fun and it was very relaxing! Our guide gave us time and made sure to put us in the best angles to get good photos on the water. The tour was relatively short (approx. 40 min) so it was perfect for our extended layover and gave us time to sneak that into our schedule while still touring much of the city. Would recommend to anyone and would definitely do again whenever Ghent calls us back.




Mitchell C,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great experience, I really enjoyed this tour, the staff were really helpful and knowledgeable, it was super easy to find.
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