Home/Destinations/Ghent/Ghent with kids
With kids · Ghent itinerary

Ghent with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Ghent is fun for families, with a real medieval castle, boat rides and chocolate. Here is how to spend a family trip in Ghent — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Gravensteen castle
  2. 2Canal boat ride
  3. 3Chocolate-making
  4. 4Frites & cuberdons

Castle adventure

Explore the moated Gravensteen castle with its armoury and battlements.

On the water

Take a fun canal boat ride past the guild houses.

Sweet treats

Make chocolate in a workshop and try cuberdons and frites.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Ghent — prices per person.

Chokolade historie workshop Gent
Ghent
Chokolade historie workshop Gent
5.0(40)·2 timer
fra$80/ person
via Viator
Walking food tour: Introduktion til Gent gennem mad
Ghent
Walking food tour: Introduktion til Gent gennem mad
4.8(61)·3 timer
fra$110/ person
via Viator
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop i Gent Center
Ghent
The Waffles 'n Beer Workshop i Gent Center
4.9(82)·2 timer
fra$69/ person
via Viator
Gent Walking Tour: Udforsk de bedste seværdigheder og skjulte perler
Ghent
Gent Walking Tour: Udforsk de bedste seværdigheder og skjulte perler
4.7(17)·2 timer
fra$39/ person
via Viator
Gent Walking Tour med lydguide på din smartphone
Ghent
Gent Walking Tour med lydguide på din smartphone
4.4(14)·3 timer
fra$12/ person
via Viator

Ghent with kids — FAQ

Is Ghent good for kids?
Yes — the real moated Gravensteen castle with armour and battlements, fun canal boat rides, hands-on chocolate-making, and treats like frites and cuberdons make Ghent a delightful, compact family destination.
What are the best things to do in Ghent with children?
Top family picks are the Gravensteen castle, a canal boat ride, a chocolate-making workshop, and Belgian frites and cuberdon sweets.
Is Ghent easy to visit with kids?
Yes — Ghent is compact, safe and walkable with a castle, boats and treats, though the cobbles can be bumpy for buggies.

Explore more in Ghent

Old TownCanal Boat TripsChocolateBelgian BeerBrugesDay Trips