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Ghent is a beautiful town...
Ghent is a beautiful town with many interesting things to see. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly
Operator response
Thank you very much!
2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $325 / person
- Location
- Ghent, Belgium
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 15 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR, NL
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Beardbarian Entertainment Tours
- Meeting point
- You can recognise your guide by the Beardbarian logo on their clothes and guiding pass. If you're lucky and have the main guide, you can recognise him by his big black beard.
Description
As a guide, I promise to deliver you a high-energy, light-hearted tour that will allow you to understand the core of Ghent's history and culture. No fanciful urban legends passed on as truths, nor boring summaries of names and dates: just true stories that offer a meaningful insight into the development of an amazing town. If you let me know about your personal interests through mail, I'll be more than happy to include stories that fit your personality!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Graslei and Korenlei
The old harbour! You will learn some old trade secrets, share the experiences of sailours and merchants, and look behind the medieval facade of the town.
Gravensteen
On of the most famous landmarks in this town: discover how its creation and evolution changed the entire history of the surroundings.
Hear here about the trade that made Ghent and Flanders great, and how it got us into trouble with some of the most powerful leaders of Europe in those days.
Het Belfort van Gent
Did you know that this multi-purpose building represented the power of the people living in this town?
Achtersikkel
See how the wealthy of Old Ghent lived!
Ghent
And of course, many more famous and unknown places of this marvelous town!
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
A stop for Belgian Beer is not included in the tour.
Pickup Locations & Times
Travellers joining my tour can communicate the hotel where they are staying or where the guide needs to pick them up by phone or email.
Traveller Ratings
5.0
15 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have a hard time walking long distances (injury, pregnancy, ...) let me know, so I can make sure we walk past some places where you can sit down and rest.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent take?
2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does 2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent cost?
Prices start at $325 per person for this Ghent experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel 2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Travellers joining my tour can communicate the hotel where they are staying or where the guide needs to pick them up by phone or email. Pickup points include Ibis Gent Centrum St Baafs Kathedraal.
What languages is 2 Hours Private Historical Walking in Ghent offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Reviews(15)
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Best tour guide in Belgium
The guide was extremely knowledgeable, holds a degree in history, has a great sense of humor, is very personable, and grew up locally. When in Belgium, there is no better option!
Operator response
Thank you very much! I'm so glad you enjoyed our stories - and jokes. I wish you plenty of traveling and great adventures. Friendly regards, Yves
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THE BEST tour and tour guide
Yves was exceptional! We spent the entire day on a walking tour of Ghent and Brugge. His enthusiasm for the culture and surroundings was infectious. Typical tours leave you bored and disinterested, but Yves kept us engaged the entire time hanging on his every story. We drank amazing beer, ate delicious waffles, and learned all about the Belgium history and culture. We travel often and Yves was by far the BEST, most knowledgeable and passionate tour guide we have ever had
Operator response
Thank you for your trust and lovely feedback! It's always nice being able to share our culture and country with guests that are open to new impressions. The enthousiasm and energy of your family and friends made this a great day for me as well - and reminds me why I'm doing this job. Stay safe, and enjoy your travels!
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Walking tours of Ghent and Bruges
We also did the two hour walking tour in Bruges. Anton shared lots of interesting information and fun historical stories. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Anton!
Operator response
Thank you so much for the review! Glad you had a wonderful time with Antoon - he really is a uniquely captivating guide! Looking forward to your next trip to Belgium.
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Beer
Beautiful tour of Ghent with a super enthusiastic guide Antoon. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to discover Ghent in a different way!
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Beer tours
An interesting tour through Ghent. Told in a very nice way full of historical facts with nice beers. Top guide!
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Ghent beer tour
Very fun group activity! Smooth communication with Yves. We took the beer tour in Ghent under the guidance of Antoon. Would ecommend!
5
Top experience!
Very enthusiastic and smart guide. Super social, knew the tour perfectly. Merci Antoon! The beers and locations were truly unique!
V
Some history, some beer, lots of fun!!
Great and Fun way to get to know Ghent. Antoon has a natural way of telling the (his)story of the city and keeps it amusing.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for trusting us with your time in Ghent - we're glad you loved Antoon as much as we do!
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Fun and entertaining tour in Ghent
Antoon was great fun! History and beer combined. 100% recommended this tour of Ghent. Fun activity for a group of beer and history loving friends.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much! We're proud of Antoon - and glad you enjoyed his love for beer.
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