Free Historical Tour of Ghent ⭐ESSENTIAL⭐

Ghent, university city, rebellious, authentic, monumental.
Nicknamed the city of "all times", where you can see a mix of modernity with antiquity. The Ghent people say that, almost without realizing it, you will tell us what you think of this ambiguity.

Ghent is also called the city of the three towers , for its majestic and medieval towers.
The tower of the Cathedral of Saint Bavo , where the so important and internationally recognized work of the Van Eyck brothers is located , the "Adoration of the Mystic Lamb ".
The tower of its municipal bell tower, declared a world heritage site.
And the tower of the Church of San Nicolás , one of the oldest buildings in the city.
All these wonders are part of our tour of the old town of Ghent.
We will begin by telling its history, the importance that Emperor Charles I of Spain, V of Germany, has had in his passage through these lands. How his reign set the pace of history and how this experience is remembered even today by the inhabitants. You will know why the Ghent people are the most rebellious in Belgium since there is a saying that Ghent bends, but never gives up.

We will walk along the banks of the Lys River , the nerve center of the city's life, where the oldest stepped house in Europe is located.

You will be able to appreciate, or taste if you prefer, their traditional sweet : the “noses of Ghent”, or Cuberdon. You will be struck by the peculiarity of its shape, but you will be amazed at the reason why it was created.
The stalls selling these sweets adorn the streets, with their colors, challenging the sweetest of sweet tooths.

And between majestic architecture, sweets, lots of student life, history, and anecdotes, we will arrive, to culminate our spectacular visit, at the Castle of the Counts . One of the few remaining castles and the best preserved in Belgium.

What we will see during our walk:

• Municipal Bell Tower. Belfort.
• Saint Bavo's Cathedral.
• Royal Dutch Theatre.
• Municipal Pavilion.
• Roeland Bell.
• Church of Saint Nicholas.
• Guildhouse of bricklayers.
• Korenmarkt Square, the grain square.
• San Miguel Bridge.
• San Miguel Church.
• Het Pand.
• Mural of the Mystical Lamb.
• Graslei and Korenlei (old medieval port).
• Meat market.
• Fish market.
• Castle of the counts of Flanders (Gravensteen).

You're not going to miss them, right?

We are waiting for you with open umbrellas.

Remember that reservations with groups (friends, family, students) of more than 6 people are not allowed. In the case of groups arriving on the tour with more than what is allowed, it will be at the discretion of the guide to request a value in advance.