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THE MOST COMPLETE FREE TOUR of GHENT! + PDF Guide 📚

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Ghent

Duration: 2 hours

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Guru: AdvenTours

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Registered on 01 March 2022

Welcome to AdvenTours! On our tour, we prefer to work with small groups. This choice allows us to offer a closer and more personalized treatment, something that we know our clients really appreciate. We believe that a smaller group enriches the experience, allowing for more meaningful interactions and detailed attention to each visitor. Our priority is that you enjoy every moment of the experience to the fullest. We want you to feel comfortable, immersed in the history and culture of Brussels, and to leave with unforgettable memories. This focus on quality of service has led us to have the best average rating on the platform in Brussels, 5/5 🌟! As if this were not enough, we have some surprises 🤤 to show you during the tour so what are you waiting for to book? See you in Brussels!

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Delve into the fascinating past of Ghent, the second most important city in Europe after Paris in the Middle Ages. We'll start at the majestic St. Bavo's Cathedral , where we'll tell you the story behind "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb", the iconic masterpiece by the Van Eyck brothers that symbolizes the artistic wealth of the city. From there, we'll wander through the cobbled streets and Gothic buildings of Ghent, exploring how the reign of Charles V , born here, profoundly shaped the destiny of the city, bringing both wealth and challenges.

On this tour, we'll visit iconic landmarks such as the Gravensteen and end at the historic Vrijdagmarkt , a square that has been the centre of public life for centuries. Here, you'll discover the stories of merchants, nobles and historical events that shaped the city. Book now and immerse yourself in the medieval splendour and legacy of Ghent!

These are the sites we will enjoy on the tour:

St. Bavo's Cathedral
Belfort of Ghent
Ghent City Hall (Stadhuis)
Mammelokker
Municipal Pavilion (Stadshal)
Church of St. Nicholas
Korenmarkt
St. Michael's Bridge (Sint-Michielsbrug)
Graslei and Korenlei
Gravensteen
Sint-Veerleplein (Life Square)
Patershol
Vrijdamarkt

As if this were not enough, we will leave you approximately 5/10 minutes so that you can enjoy a free interior visit to St. Bavo's Cathedral

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Sint-Baafsplein 1A, 9000 Gent, Belgium

You will meet your guide in the square of St. Bavo's Cathedral with a red umbrella and the Spanish flag!

Outside visit

Saint Bavo's Cathedral

Outside visit

Plaza Sint-Baafsplein

Outside visit

Gravensteen

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).