Ghent Completely - 90-minute boat tour (DUTCH ONLY)
ID: GYG862675-1360533
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
A fun and thorough historical exploration of the entire city of Ghent. Discover 1000 years of architecture and stories! Only guided in Dutch.
This tour offers a surprisingly large number of sights:
- St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church
- Old guildhalls of boatmen, masons, grain measurers, fishmongers, hagbutters, etc.
- The Castle of the Counts, the Princes’ Court and the Rabot
- The old Fish market facing the even older Meat Hall
- The more than solid 13th-century Monasteries previously occupied by Augustinians and Dominicans
- The Ancient Port of Ghent with its mercantile houses, etc.
- The picturesque teahouses opposite the scenic marina
- The old Law Courts of Ghent, the Opera, the Handelsbeur concert hall
- The 'Krook'
- Going through the tunnels under the Laurentplein
- The Castle of Gerald the Devil and the Episcopal Palace
- The Nederschelde, alongside the Reep, until the Scaldis water lock
Highlights
- Marvel at St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church
- Go through the tunnels under the Laurent Square
- Sail over 3 different waterways in Ghent
- Glide through the Ancient Port of Ghent with its quay walls and mercantile houses
- Admire the impressive castles of the Counts and the Princes’ Court
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour goes rain or shine. If it rains, there are umbrellas on board
Ticket is only valid for 1 trip.
• From April 1 - October 31: every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00.
Check in at the Green Boathouse, Korenlei 4a.
INCLUDED
- Boat trip
- Dutch live guide
- 90-minute tour
NOT INCLUDED
- No guidance in English, French, German, etc...
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
