Belgium · CITY TOURS IN GHENT
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 city tours in Ghent worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend a full day exploring Ghent by water and on foot. Board at six stops, hear live Dutch commentary or use the English, French, or German audio guide, and connect the ride with six walking routes covering 50 key sights. Guides such as Tom and Gobe add local stories, while the open boats make weather worth planning for.
“Captain Tom’s tour was exceptional. His English is great & he answered all my questions.”
Join Sophie for a 150-minute English walking tour through Ghent, beginning at Vrijdagmarkt. You’ll visit five local food stops, taste Belgian classics and modern specialties, and see landmarks including the medieval towers, Graslei, Korenlei, City Hall, City Pavilion, and Graffiti Street.
“Fascinating tour of Ghent, with a great mixture of historical information and tastings of local food. Come hungry! Sophie was a great knowledgable guide. Highly recommended!”
Ride through Ghent with guide Tim, or another Dutch- or English-speaking guide, using quiet streets and cycle lanes. See the Castle of the Counts, Portus Ganda, churches, abbeys, parks, canals, and the small beguinage. Bikes and raincoats are supplied, with a halfway drink stop at your own cost.
“Tim did a wonderful job on our Bike Tour of Ghent. He was very knowledgeable about the locale life and history of Ghent - and that was exactly what we were looking for! Really enjoyed and highly recommend this tour to see the sights of Ghent outside the historic city center.”
Meet Sophie or another English-speaking local guide at the Jacob Van Artevelde statue in Vrijdagmarkt. Over two hours, you’ll see Ghent’s main landmarks, hear stories about its chocolate makers, and stop five times for chocolate tastings. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and come ready for a generous amount of chocolate.
“The absolute highlight of our trip to Ghent. Sophie was an exceptional guide, knowledgeable and charming and welcoming. We loved learning about the city and the chocolate, including the history of the shops we visited. If you're considering this tour - do it! You won't be disappointed.”
Spend about two hours walking medieval Ghent with a local guide, stopping for five to six chocolate tastings and a hot chocolate. Sophie, a native of Ghent, has led many of the tours and blends local history, architecture, Belgian chocolate, and practical city tips. The group is limited to 15 people.
“Sophie was a amazing guide, very friendly, and had a deep knowledge on Ghent city history. We went to several chocolate shops and was able to sample several chocolates! While all the chocolates being a little different. The tour exceeded my expectations, everything on the tour was great, highly recommend!”
Walk through Ghent in English with a local guide, starting at Vrijdagmarkt and covering the medieval castle, old harbor, three towers, and creative street scenes. The 1.5 to 2-hour tour includes about 5 kilometers of walking and ends with a light Belgian meal at a city-center partner restaurant. Sophie has led some tours.
“The walking tour with lunch was very enjoyable. The lunch was a local place with classic Belgium food. The guide had a great deal of knowledge about Ghent. The 2-3 hour time frame was the right amount for this town.”
Walk Ghent’s historic center with a local English-speaking guide, visiting its three medieval towers, Graslei, Korenlei, and Graffiti Street. The 105-minute experience ends with a meal at an independent restaurant, with choices including meatballs, chips with beef stew, chocolate tasting, or a plant-based dish. Sophie may lead some tours.
“Sophie was so enthusiastic about her hometown, its rich history and culture. The meatball and mash meal was delicious. Highly recommended walking tour.”
Join an English-speaking local guide, including Sophie when available, for a gentle 45-minute run through Ghent. Start at the Opera House, then see Kouter, Korenlei, Graslei, Portus Ganda, Graffiti Street, and the city’s three famous towers. The pace adapts to the group, with regular stops for history and photos.
“Echt super om te doen. Heel toegankelijk qua tempo. Prachtige sightseeing Tour met leuke informatie. 6km gelopen maar was door de gids perfect aan te passen op de groep. Zeker een aanrader!”
Walk about 5 km through Ghent with a local guide, usually in 90 to 105 minutes. You’ll see Friday Market, Gravensteen, Patershol, the three medieval towers, and Graslei and Korenlei, with room for photos and group interests. Sophie is one guide named in the tour’s guest feedback.
“Sophie was a very good tour guide. Took us to many interesting places and gave us a nice history of Ghent”
Pick a canal, a cellar or a bench.
