Ghent Highlights Private Historical Tour: Explore Emblematic Monuments and Past Legends
4.8
43 Ratings
Gent
Embark on a private historical tour of Ghent and uncover its emblematic monuments, fascinating legends, and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history and get insider tips for exploring Ghent today.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St Michael’s Bridge - We start here with an introduction to the history of Ghent and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also introduce you to the 3 towers of the Ghent skyline, which are best visible from this spot.
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Expert local guide service
  • Professional guided tour
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Come along on our Exclusive Historic Journey: Unveiling Gent’s Highlights, and immerse in the iconic landmarks of our splendid city guided by an expert and enthusiastic leader. We escort you back in time to relive Ghent’s illustrious history and provide ample recommendations on today’s must-visit spots and activities in the city.

Engrossing historical tales, amusing anecdotes, myths, fascinating trivia, top attractions and undiscovered treasures — this tour is all you need for a genuine and thrill-filled Ghent adventure!

Location
Saint Michael's Bridge
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We meet in front of Hostel Uppelink on the St Michael's Bridge. Look for the red umbrella!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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W7372pcchristinek
May 2, 2024
History and Humor - Alex our guide was fantastic. She was well informed, humorous and very helpful. She talked about the development of architecture in the Ghent area. She was informative about the past history of local buildings, significant historical figures, political and economic development throughout different periods of Ghent as well as religious influence and its art. The best guide we had during our stay in Belgium.
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Paul_k
Apr 30, 2024
Interesting Ghent Highlights - I highly recommend the Ghent highlights private tour with Alex. She was very knowledgeable with many anecdotes to tell which made the history much more interesting. You could tell she enjoyed what she was doing and her bubbly personality was quite infectious. Given this was not a cattle call tour I also got to learn a little about her and her life which helps me learn more about the world and my place in it.
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Stephen_d
Apr 24, 2024
Great history lesson in Ghent! - We had a great two hour private tour with Sonia who was a great guide. It was more of a history lesson over the time and the walking was modest, which was fine with us. She really brought one thousand years of history into context and really opened our eyes to the role Ghent played in the development of the western world and was able to tie it in with other historical movements. Definitely felt like she connected some dots I hadn't considered before and I now feel like I have a better understanding of the 13th - 17th centuries in Europe.
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W7372pcchristinek
Apr 22, 2024
Great guide - Alex our guide was exceptional. Despite the inclement weather she demonstrated a great sense of humor. She delivered her tour with enthusiasm, her knowledge of Ghent history and architecture was so informative.
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R8092xkdant
Apr 19, 2024
Great day in Ghent - Fantastic tour in Ghent. Took the 2 hour tour with Onur, and the time flew by. He was energetic, funny and full of information. Great way to learn about the city and to learn how to navigate your way around the city center. Highly recommend
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Lia_l
Apr 1, 2024
Delightful experience - Lovely historical town to visit guide was very knowledgeable and provided interesting information. Lovely restaurants along the river plenty to visit and experience.
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Debbier631
Mar 17, 2024
Great tour! - Excellent tour. Interesting stories and sights. Guide was friendly and informative. The whole family enjoyed the tour and found something interesting to see.
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Debbieabbott1965
Nov 23, 2023
Perfect tour guide, amazing city. - Gulien was amazing! We felt like we had the best professor in the world walking us around Ghent, telling us interesting tales. He honestly brought history to life!
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Laurie_s
Oct 11, 2023
Great Day Trip to Ghent! - I had a great day with Sophia! She took me on a history-filled tour around Ghent. Her sense of humor made the history come to life and I was engaged during the whole tour. Because I hadn’t had lunch yet, we even worked in a stop at the oldest restaurant in Ghent, where I had local beer, meat, cheese, and mustard. It was an experience I could not have had without Sohpia- it felt like spending the afternoon with a friend. Such a great day!
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Anneke_v
Jan 27, 2024
Not recommended - Infarct no need guide First all all she was sik Second no passion about the explanation Was busy on here phone Needed water because of here voice she was still not recover from here illness.. I booked for 2houre from 3pm till 5pm and the tour was finish at 1.5 hours I paid a lot of money 165€ no it was not okay! I am very disappointed! Never again I can do it better myself
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