Ghent Boat Tour: Explore Medieval Waterways

Embark on a 40-minute boat trip through the medieval center of Ghent, passing ancient castles, guild halls, and the iconic three towers. A must-do experience in Ghent!

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle) - You’ll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
  • St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - You’ll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
  • Gravensteen - You’ll see by the magnificent Castle of the Counts of Flanders
  • Prinsenhof - The place of birth of Emperor Charles V
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Multilingual on-board commentary
  • Experienced driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks (available for purchase at the jetty)
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 40-minute journey through the medieval heart of Ghent, navigated by water. Be awestruck by the three towers of Ghent, two castles, a historical port, and numerous guild halls. This is a must-do for anyone seeking to explore and appreciate the city of Ghent. Aboard guide available! Boat excursions begin in the city centre of…

Location
Korenlei 4a
Korenlei
Korenlei 4A, 9000 Gent The green boathouse near the bridge.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ciaran_b
Feb 22, 2026
Very Nice Boat Trip - Boat Tour was very nice and scenic. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Was a very cold day but luckily the boat is covered so was nice and warm inside. Would definitely recommend doing.
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Amy_w
Feb 12, 2026
Great canal trip! - Lovely boat trip around Ghent. We were super lucky with the weather and it was a clear day and super sunny. The boat tour took us around several key sites in Ghent, explaining lots of information about them in different languages.
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John_e
Jan 16, 2026
Fun time boat ride - Very enjoyable boat ride through Ghent. Our guide was especially nice and funny. Great stories and history
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Louis_k
Dec 7, 2025
Worth the money - The guide spoke multiple languages, didn’t go too fast, had interesting facts and cracked some jokes. Overall great experience.
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Susan_s
Dec 7, 2025
Gorgeous views! - Such a lovely way to experience Gent! Our captain was funny and gave great information. We were in a boat with a top that could move up or close down for weather. Excellent tour!
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John_k
Dec 5, 2025
Nice River ride - Very nice ride with good commentary and river pilot. No issue with rain or shine due to unique roofing of boat. A must do!
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623ilonas
Oct 26, 2025
Ghent on the water - A very nice cruise, the weather was not good but because of umbrellas on the boat it was fine. Guide told a lot, was very funny. Highly recommended
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Neil_c
Oct 27, 2025
Even though the tour was... - Even though the tour was to be in English, the guide went thru French and Dutch and English. A bit confusing when we were no longer in front of the building.
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Heathergr332bp
Oct 15, 2025
Great River View Ride - Fun experience. Great to see and hear information on the different buildings along the canal. Our guide was able to speak Dutch, English, and French. Remember to dress warm in off season.
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Marta_c
Mar 6, 2026
It is a nice ride. The... - It is a nice ride. The guide spoke French (I think) and supposedly English, but his English was not very clear and we didn’t understand well. So, as the ride was nice, we didn’t get the historic info. They do provide a flyer with some history info for us to read in Spanish. That was good.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).