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Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

4.2 (139)
Ghent, BE
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Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

4.2 (139)
Ghent, BE
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Embark on a thrilling 40-minute guided boat trip in the heart of Ghent and uncover the city's rich history as you glide through its enchanting waterways. Departing from the picturesque Graslei, one of the most stunning spots in Ghent, you'll have the choice between open or covered boats for your comfort. Sit back and relax as your expert guide provides live explanations, bringing the city's past to life before your eyes. Along the way, you'll pass by iconic landmarks such as the historic port of Graslei and Korenlei, the impressive Gravensteen Castle, and the magnificent Het Groot Vleeshuis. The tour culminates at the same spot where it began, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the charm of Ghent. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to discover the hidden gems of this medieval gem.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 40 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Live explanations during the boat trip
  • Departure from one of the most beautiful spots in the city
  • Open and covered boats available for use
  • Passing by historic landmarks such as Graslei and Korenlei, Het Groot Vleeshuis, and Gravensteen Castle
  • Live commentary on board
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

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Introduction

Experience the charm and history of Ghent with a guided boat trip through its picturesque canals. Departing from the beautiful Graslei, the medieval port in the heart of the city, this 40-minute tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's rich heritage. As you glide along the water, a knowledgeable guide will provide live explanations, ensuring you don't miss any of the important highlights. Choose between open or covered boats, both offering an intimate and immersive setting to soak in the beauty Ghent has to offer.

What to expect?

During this guided boat trip, you can expect to explore the most iconic landmarks of Ghent, such as the Graslei and Korenlei, the historic port that showcases the city's architectural gems. As you pass by the Het Groot Vleeshuis, a magnificent medieval meat hall, and the imposing Gravensteen, or Castle of the Counts, you'll gain insights into the fascinating history and legends that surround these landmarks. Marvel at the unique perspectives of the cityscape from the water, providing photo-worthy opportunities at every turn.

Who is this for?

This boat trip is perfect for anyone keen to discover the beauty and history of Ghent in a unique and leisurely way. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply seeking a relaxing experience, this tour is suitable for all. Families, couples, and solo travelers will all appreciate the captivating insights offered by the knowledgeable guide. The tour is accessible for people of all ages and mobility levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this enchanting journey through Ghent's canals.

Why book this?

Embark on this guided boat trip to truly immerse yourself in the charm of Ghent. Not only will you witness the city's stunning architecture and landmarks from a different perspective, but you'll also gain a deeper understanding of its history and culture. The live explanations provided by the guide add an extra dimension to the experience, ensuring you don't miss any hidden gems along the way. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking to relax and enjoy the scenery, this boat trip promises a delightful and memorable adventure.

Good to know

During the 40-minute boat trip, you'll have the option to choose between open or covered boats, accommodating different weather conditions and personal preferences. The departure point at Graslei, near number 7, is conveniently located in the city center, making it easily accessible for visitors. Remember to bring your camera to capture the stunning views and unique perspectives of Ghent's landmarks from the water. Sit back, relax, and let the beauty of Ghent unfold before your eyes, guided by a knowledgeable expert who will bring the city's history and legends to life.

Reviews

Previous visitors have praised this guided boat trip for its captivating insights, friendly and informative guides, and the opportunity to see Ghent's architectural marvels up close. Many reviewers have found this experience to be a highlight of their visit to Ghent, providing a unique and relaxing way to explore the city. The commentary provided during the tour has been highly appreciated, giving guests a deeper appreciation for Ghent's history and heritage. Overall, customers were satisfied and left with lasting memories of their time spent on this enchanting boat trip.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Graslei and Korenlei

(Pass by)

Historic port

Het Groot Vleeshuis

(Pass by)

Great Meat Hall

Gravensteen

(Pass by)

Castle of the Counts

Gent-Watertoerist BVBA

(Pass by)

Our office

Reviews

(139)

4.2 (139)

rosaleej618

Our female captain was fun, knowledgeable and thoughtful. We were fortunate to have a small group of women on our boat in the morning sunshine on our tour. It was a delightful way to see Ghent and to learn more about this beautiful city.

SuseR_11

I can’t give zero stars unfortunately but I’ll explain why our experience was so bad: After booking tickets prior to travelling to Belgium, we arrived to board the boat (directions good, easy to find) and were given a ticket to return in 40 minutes for our boat. Great, no problem. We then returned and got ready to board. So far so good. But just as we were boarding, the boat guide said something to the lady in front of us about going back to the ticket office. We assumed she needed to exchange her e ticket for a paper ticket as we had done. She then asked again to board (turns out she was asking to sit at the back rather than front of the boat due to illness if she sits near the engine). Despite there being empty seats at the front and not the back of the boat, the guide was refusing for some reason. After she questioned this a second time, he jumped out of the boat, launched himself towards her, put both hands on her shoulders, turned her towards the ticket office and shoved her away, hard. He did this whilst shouting at her to leave and get on another boat. We were utterly shocked. It was so aggressive and so unprovoked, 0-60 in less than a second. She had been so calm, quiet and reasonable in her request and it was so odd how his manner was so out of proportion to hers. She calmly stated “you cannot push me, you should not put your hands on me. I’m going to call the police”. He laughed and said, “call the police!” Members of my party and one other gentleman tried to say to him that he couldn’t behave like that and this was unacceptable treatment of another person. He brushed this off and ignored us. We then disembarked before the tour left, not wanting to take a boat ride with such an agressive, unreasonable person at the helm. While the poor young woman on her own who was assaulted called the Police, we waited with her, and tried to speak to the man who worked in the boat tour ticket office. When we told him what happened, he asked “did she fall?” When we said no, he shrugged. We returned to try to get ourselves booked on another boat tour and were told we had to wait another 35 minutes. When we explained that this delay felt a little unfair and asked to take a sooner tour (there was at least one) as we had not wanted to take our scheduled tour with an agressive, nasty boat driver, the man in the ticket office didn’t care. He kept saying we had to wait. We agreed to do this but asked that he apologised to us, both for his staff member’s behaviour, and for the delay we experienced directly because of it. He refused to apologise and began to serve the people in the queue behind us. He did not reach out to the victim to apologise nor did he attempt to find out what happened from her or from his staff member. We decided not to take a tour with this company and later had a pleasant tour from their competitor, directly across the river. Luckily the police arrived very quickly and spoke to the poor girl. They confirmed that they would be speaking to the offender when he returned from the current boat tour he was on and would be taking his ID. We did later see them speak to him and also noticed that another couple who did board our scheduled tour with him and also witnessed the assault then also spoke to the police. Hopefully they were also complaining about his behaviour. Unfortunately he continued to drive boat tours for the rest of the day. If I was his boss, I’d have suspended him for treating customers that way. What is the most shocking is the complete lack of acknowledgement of his wrongdoing by the company, as if they endorsed that treatment of their customers. Unbelievable. I am certain had a man made a request to sit in a specific part of the boat, that he would not have grabbed, pushed and shoved him the way he did to this poor lone young girl. Misogyny at its finest. Shocking behaviour, and I hope that the people who chose to take a tour with this company, having witnessed this incident are ashamed of themselves. We all have mothers, sisters, daughters, female friends etc. We all have a responsibility to stand up for women’s rights. Absolutely disgraceful behaviour. Avoid this company unless they acknowledge and sack this despicable, aggressive employee.

Lola_r

We loved the trip but Dutch and Italian were clearly the preferred languages . I translated quite a few things for my English guests as many things were skipped

582deidreh

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much information. Standing (for 25+ minutes at a time) to hear something that could be said in under 5 minutes was rough. Hot day, crowded, confusing start...and then we do the cruise on our own? No thanks! Glad I met some nice people.

Noam_T

It was great to see the city from the canal's point of view. It was relaxing and the information was basic, which was fine for us who took a historical tour few hours before.

sharyn_G

Fantastic guide, very informative and entertaining, saw a beautiful side of Ghent, would do again. Regards Sharyn

D3094IAsh

Great trip, I think our guide was Jan and he was really good - very informative and amusing. We were lucky as boat was only half full so plenty of space. There was another boat company on other side of bridge but their boats looked much bigger, and fuller. One of our favourite things on our short trip to Ghent, thank you!

Jennifer_M

What an excellent tour!! Worth every penny, and such a great deal. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny and local born and raised in Ghent. 100% recommend. Review from Canadians on vaca.

367danielq

Our guide Matthew was great and interacting all the time with the passengers. As he was born and raised in Gent he gave us a lot of information during the tour (as a citizen that knows the history of the city). It’s a great way to see the city from a different perspective, after around 50 minutes we came back to the departure point.

dawnmX276QS

The guide was very good in providing comments in English. He provided some fun information. The buildings we saw were great and seeing them from the water provides a different perspective. The person selling the tickets was off-hand and ignored us initially. The boat was clean.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-27 01:21
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