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Things to do in Ghent, Flanders: The Best City Tours
Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might. Impressive Gothic sites, such as dramatic St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts, inspire awe. The works of Flemish masters are housed in the distinguished Museum voor Schone Kunst.
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1. Customizable tour from Amsterdam to Bruges and/or Gent
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a full day sightseeing, shopping and chocolate tasting during this 12 hour private day tour to Belgium. The historic centre of Bruges is outstanding in it's architecture in medieval Europe. On route we will make a brief stop at the famous Delta works and have a coffee in one of the old fishing villages in the province Zeeland.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By christinez903
We have booked a transfert with Rudy Taxi Company, and the services were excellent. They are on time. Suggested using this company!
2. Private tour : Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges from Brussels Full day
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Our tour is customizable. Here you can find a general programme of your visit: Starting of the tour from your location to Bruges, the famous "Venise of the north " Unesco world heritage. Discover the canals and beautiful gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will bring you to the most interesting places of the City center as the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfrey tower, the Minnewater lake, our Lady Church, Sint Janshospital with it's beautiful Memling museum and/or the Groeninge museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continuation to Ghent and it's marvelous Altarpiece in the Cathedral. Enjoy the canals and guild houses of the City center with an optional boat trip. Don't miss the Castle of Counts of Flanders! After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at your hotel or elsewhere in Brussels.
Inclusions: Professional Guide , Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Entracte fees, Lunch
Reviewed By Lina S
We had a great day! Johans, our tour guide, was personable, attentive and very knowledgeable. We were picked up by the hotel, on a very comfortable and new van. We had time to get a feel for the city and thoroughly enjoyed our day. We highly recommend!
3. Private: Discover Ghents beer & brewery by a young, passionate local
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Listen to stories from a young local who launched one of the 1st Belgian craft beers. Understand more about the brewing process. Taste high-quality beers from famous brands to limited editions. Discover more of the local market thanks to an inspirational food pairing. Learn why Belgium became so famous for its Triples, Lambic & Trappists. Found out how hops & malts taste. Dive into Ghent future craft brewery scene. Receive food & drink recommendations. Get inspired for a new destination like Brussels & Bruges.
Inclusions: Visit 4 locations incl. a craft brewery, Your private multilingual, passionate, young guide who launched one of the 1st Belgian crafts, Taste 6 unusual, high- quality beers, Taste our surprising chocolate pairing with beers, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Maarten V
A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)
4. Discovery of Ghent from Brussels - Small Exclusive Group Tour
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
This is more than a sightseeing trip. The concept of this tour is that your visit becomes a highly personalized experience. First: we travel in small groups (> 10 & < 20 pax). Secondly: the actual indoor visit to the absolute highlights of the city is included. It may even include lunch. Third: you have ample free time to pursue your own interests: a visit to one of the main museums, shopping etc. The city of Ghent is truly the hidden treasure. On this tour you will see all the highlights of Ghent: the churches of Saint Jacob and Saint Michael and Saint Nicolas. , the Town Hall, the Belfry Tower, the Cloth Hall, the old harbor. You get a full guided tour of the Cathedral including an audio guided visit to the world famous Adoration of the Lamb painted by the brothers van Eyck. The tour of Ghent also includes a guided visit to the dramatic Castle of the Count of Flanders. The highlight of the day will be the boat tour along the rivers of Ghent.
Inclusions: Professional multilingual guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance Castle of Counts, Tasting meatmarket
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By JammieMY
A couple of lovely towns, full of history, culture, and architecture. If you're fascinated by architecture, then you'll be more than happy with your visit. And the staff of this particular tour makes your trip even more pleasant.
5. Guided Boat Trip in Ghent
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4.3 based on 78 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By miklos g
The company does not provide you a bill, or ticket after paying the fee. The presentation is alleatoric, as I was two times this year, given different information.
6. Ghent and Bruges Day Trip from Brussels
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3.9 based on 2,477 reviews
This is one of our bestsellers! Discover Flanders’ two most enchanting cities and follow your guide on his walking tour way back in time! Ghent will pleasantly surprise you as the city combines pure medieval architecture with a youthful vibrant students’ atmosphere. In Bruges the whole city is listed as Unesco heritage. You see literally all highlights of Ghent and Bruges. Do not forget your comfortable shoes to brave the cobbled streets!
Inclusions: Professional multilingual guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick up & drop-off, Food and drinks
Reviewed By LisaSamy
This is an extremely well done tour. The drive was smooth, and the guide was very skilled. She had a great deal of knowledge about all the locations, and did a fantastic job of both informing and organizing the group. We got just enough time at each location to thoroughly experience it. I highly recommend it!
7. Ghent Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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3.8 based on 4 reviews
Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.
Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
8. Discover Ghent and Bruges in Private day trip from Brussels Full day
Do not lose your precious holiday time to organise transport and itineraries; Let a guide do the hard work during this day trip to Bruges and Ghent departing from Brussels. Ideal for short-time travellers, it is an excellent introduction to these two medieval cities classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn the story of each place in your guide and enjoy the highlights of the culture.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Professional Guide
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Reviewed By Lina S
We had a great day! Johans, our tour guide, was personable, attentive and very knowledgeable. We were picked up by the hotel, on a very comfortable and new van. We had time to get a feel for the city and thoroughly enjoyed our day. We highly recommend!
9. Private Tour: Treasures of Flanders Ghent and Bruges of Brussels Full day
Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a guide. Our visit is customizable. Here you will find a general program of your visit: Start visiting your location in Bruges, the famous "Venice of the North", a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the canals and the beautiful Gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will take you to the most interesting places in the city center such as Jesus' Holly Blood Basilica, the Belfrey Tower, Lake Minnewater, our Lady Jans Church with its magnificent Memling Museum and / or the Groeninge Museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continue to Ghent and its wonderful altarpiece in the cathedral. Take advantage of downtown canals and guild houses with an optional boat trip. Do not miss the castle of the counts of Flanders! After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at your hotel or elsewhere in Brussels.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Taxes, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance - St Michael s Church
Exclusions: Lunch, Advise
Reviewed By notoftentraveling
On time pickup. Driver stayed and helped us get into our place we stayed. Was extremely helpful and courteous.
10. Private tour to Ghent from Brussels (by car)
Ghent is an unassuming, un-touristy city filled with university students, linger-as-long-as-you-like cafes, well priced restaurants and vibrant energy. Ghent combines stellar medieval and other historic sights with touches of gritty urban reality and the bustling character of a genuine, living city. You'll get to view some of the best of all these worlds on a stroll through the Old Center. Under the watchful eye of Gravensteen Castle or Castle of the Counts, the city boasts an Opera House, 18 museums, 100 churches and over 400 historical buildings. The most visited site in Ghent is the famous St-Bavo Cathedral & its beautiful altarpiece, The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb painted by the brothers Jan and Hubert van Eyck in 1432. During our guided walk we discover all the most famous sites and monuments of the city, including the Belfry and Cloth Hall, a superb gothic monument with a soaring bell tower that dates from 1425, and the Town Hall, a complex mix of architectural style.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Personal licensed tour guide , Tasting local sweet "Gentse Neuzen"
Exclusions: Lunch, Souvenirs and personal expenses , Entrance fees
Reviewed By donnak470
My husband and I travel constantly all over the world and ALWAYS hire private guides. I cannot recommend Joyce highly enough. I am extremely particular about everything--from the type of car we travel in, to choosing the best five-star hotels wherever we go, to where we eat each meal. I enjoy working with a guide who knows the region well and can make knowledgeable recommendations; one who will help me plan our itinerary down to the last detail. Joyce has the patience of a saint; she not only planned ONE detailed itinerary, but when a health issue potentially interfered with our plans and we had to make some major adjustments to both dates and places, at the last minute she she ended up planning a SECOND totally different vacation for us (though I strongly recommend you book as early as possible--since she has many repeat customers, as we will no doubt become!). Not only is she extremely reliable and punctual (I don't think there was one email of the innumerable ones I sent her that was not answered within a few hours--even with a six hour time difference to the US from Belgium!), she also has a great personality. You will no doubt find her charming and extremely accommodating. No matter where we went, the locals knew her and adore her. Instead of the usual tourist traps, she took us places we never would have found on our own (including a chocolate store where we bought the best chocolate ever). No matter the request, she did her very best to fulfill it. On our last day, she even arranged to retrieve my fur hat from a restaurant in Ghent where I had accidentally left it (nearly an hour away) and have it delivered to my hotel! Joyce definitely goes "BEYOND" what you hope for in a guide!
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