Overview

Make the most of your time in Belgium on this full-day excursion to Ghent from Brussels. Don't worry about time-consuming public transportation; Instead, take advantage of round-trip bus transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can convey a context you might not discover alone. Plus, you'll also have time to explore the city independently and at your own pace.

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Description

Stop At: Ghent, Ghent

We arrived in Ghent, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the center, where the guided tour will begin.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis), Botermarkt, Ghent 9000

We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Het Belfort van Gent, Sint-Baafsplein, Ghent 9000

Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Baafsplein, Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000

You will discover the exterior and interior of the Cathedral of Ghent, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Saint Nicholas Church, Cataloniestraat 4, Korenmarkt, Ghent 9000

Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Masons' Guild Hall, Sint-Niklaasstraat 2, Ghent 9000

In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.

Duration: 4 minutes

Stop At: Korenmarkt, Ghent 9000

In front of the church of Saint Nicholas, we find the Korenmarkt. In this place the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be will be explained.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000

On this bridge you can take some incredible photos. The history of the tower of the Church of San Miguel will also be explained here.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Graslei and Korenlei, Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent

We will follow the banks of the Lys river. We will get to know the buildings that surround the canal, such as the "grain house" or the current Marriott Hotel. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: OOOST, Goudenleeuwplein 3, 9000 Gent, Belgium

The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.

Duration: 7 minutes

Stop At: Kleine Vismarkt, Kleine Vismarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium

In front of the Meat House, we will make a small stop at a traditional street stall. Here the seller will tell us about the most famous sweet in Ghent, the cuberdon.

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: St. Veerleplein, Ghent 9000

The last point of our guided tour is the Sint-Veerleplein square. Here our guide will explain the history of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, it will give you some tips on where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you need to be to take the bus back to Brussels.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Ghent, Ghent, Belgium

Free time, you will enjoy approximately 4 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).

Duration: 4 hours