Ghent
We arrived in Ghent, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the center, where the guided tour will begin.
Ghent
We arrived in Ghent, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe. We walk to the center, where the guided tour will begin.
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
We begin our guided tour in front of the Town Hall. Here our guide will explain the different architectural styles of the building.
Het Belfort van Gent
Our guide will explain this iconic tower and the history surrounding your dragon.
St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
You will discover the exterior and interior of the Cathedral of Ghent, where the most stolen painting in history is kept, the famous painting by the Van Eyck brothers "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb".
Saint Nicholas Church
Do you know that Belgian churches organize concerts and other events?
Masons' Guild Hall
In front of the original facade of the masons' guild house, our guide will explain what the guild houses are and their peculiarity.
Korenmarkt
In front of the church of Saint Nicholas, we find the Korenmarkt. In this place the peculiar history of the building where the post office used to be will be explained.
St Michael's Bridge
On this bridge you can take some incredible photos. The history of the tower of the Church of San Miguel will also be explained here.
Graslei and Korenlei
We will follow the banks of the Lys river. We will get to know the buildings that surround the canal, such as the "grain house" or the current Marriott Hotel. You will also have the opportunity to take some photos.
OOOST
The next stop is the meat house, which dates back to the 15th century and was originally a covered market.
St. Veerleplein
The last point of our guided tour is the Sint-Veerleplein square. Here our guide will explain the history of the square and the different buildings around it. Also, it will give you some tips on where to eat or which are the best souvenir shops. The guide will also remember when and where you need to be to take the bus back to Brussels.
Ghent
Free time, you will enjoy approximately 4 hours of free time (it depends on the traffic and the rhythm of the group).