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Ghent Highlights: The Ultimate Walking Tour

By Opatrip.com Belgium
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Price is $832 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Overview

Embark on a journey through the heart of Ghent, where you become the protagonist in a story that stretches back through centuries. This walking tour invites you to step into a world where majestic landmarks weave the narrative of a city brimming with cultural pride and historical splendor. From the towering Belfry that symbolizes Ghent’s independence to the poignant Jan Frans Willems monument celebrating Flemish resilience, each site offers a free, intimate glimpse into the past. Marvel at the Gothic grandeur of Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, pay homage at the Van Eyck brothers’ tribute, and confront the formidable Geeraard de Duivelsteen. Limited to just a few brief stops, this tour is designed for the discerning traveler eager to experience the essence of Ghent. Join us and make your mark on the story of Ghent.

Activity location

  • Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
    • Emile Braunplein
    • 9000, Ghent, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Belfry of Ghent
    • Sint-Baafsplein
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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Ghent Highlights: The Ultimate Walking Tour
  • Earn $24.95
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$831.68 x 1 Adult$831.68
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Price is $831.68
Until Wed, Aug 20

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  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional local tour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
  • 25m
Ghent's Belfry represents the city's wealth and independence. The Cloth Hall, which was constructed opposite the Belfry, was finished in 1907. The Cloth Hall's exquisite Brabant Gothic design honours the industries to which Ghent owes so much. An antique guard house may be seen on the corner of the Cloth Hall. Every Sunday morning from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., the city carillonneur is at work. Every Saturday evening in July and August, except for the Gentse Feesten, you may enjoy a live carillon concert with many guest artists and music from throughout the world.
Monument Jan Frans Willems
  • 25m
Jan-Frans Willems, considered the creator of the Flemish Movement, is honoured by this sculpture. As the son of a poor bourgeois family in the 18th century, he witnessed his father being abused by French-speaking Belgians who took away some of his employment because he didn't speak French. This is what will drive him to assert Flemish culture while being completely devoted to Dutch culture. The sculptures force themselves on this memorial by striking patriotic stances and yelling proudly.
St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
  • 25m
Saint Bavo's Cathedral (Dutch: Sint Baafskathedraal) is a Catholic cathedral in Ghent, Belgium. The 89-meter-tall Gothic structure, dedicated after Saint Bavo of Ghent, serves as the seat of the Diocese of Ghent. It houses the renowned Ghent Altarpiece.
The Van Eyck brothers statue
  • 35m
This magnificent monument was built as an ode to the artists for the 1913 World Expo in Ghent. Flowers, wreaths, and garlands are sent by men, women, and children. Hubert, the eldest of the two brothers, reads the bible as his palette and brushes lay at his feet. Meanwhile, his brother Jan stands straight ahead, clutching his palette.
Geeraard de Duivelsteen
  • 10m
The Geeraard de Duivelsteen ("Devil Castle") is a 13th-century Gothic-style castle in Ghent, Belgium. It was used to defend the city's harbour, Portus Ganda. The structure was named after the knight Geeraard Vilain (1210-1270), the second son of the fifteenth Viscount of Ghent, Zeger III of Ghent. Vilain was known as "Geeraard de Duivel" ("Geerard the Devil") due to his dark skin and hair colour. (Outside Visit)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBelfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
    • Emile Braunplein
    • 9000, Ghent, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBelfry of Ghent
    • Sint-Baafsplein
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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