Discover historic + authentic Ghent & taste the best chocolate

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Dutch
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Ghent's vibrant history with a guided tour through its iconic sites. Visit ancient landmarks and indulge in Belgium's best chocolate, beers, and waffles. A true cultural feast!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Come with me for a walk through the city center of Ghent and discover some interesting places. We stroll through interesting buildings - young and old - such as St. Bavo's Cathedral where the world famous Lamb of God is kept, the belfry with its dragon, the old port that was built in the Middle Ages, and so much more ...

We discover the enormous tradition of 'the Burgundian way of life' with a large number of Flemish specialties such as the enormous range of beers, chocolate and of course the Belgian waffles!

What You Get

Snacks
We taste the world-famous Belgian chocolate.

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Sint-Baafsplein

I will meet you in front of the white statue in the middle of Sint-Baafsplein. We start with a general introduction to Ghent. Then we zoom in on the economic, political, cultural and religious history of the city: all four can be discovered on the square!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

St. Bavo's Cathedral

We walk around the cathedral and discover its building history and its great art treasure.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Maaseikplein

Does the image of the Van Eyck brothers look like it?
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Geeraard de Duivelsteen (The Castle of Gerald the Devil)

On the Scheldt we meet various villains: the Vikings and Geeraard De Duivel!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Hoogpoort

In the Hoogpoort we reflect on ancient buildings that date back to the 13th century!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)

The town hall has been built for centuries. The guilty? The most famous Gentenaar: Emperor Charles V against whom the Gentenaars revolted and to whom we owe our nickname 'noose bearers'...
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Stadshal

The most contested building in Ghent: do you know its nickname?
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Korenmarkt

The houses on Korenmarkt date back 800 years of history. Some of them have a mysterious inscription...
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Het Groot Vleeshuis

How do you guarantee the quality of the meat in a time without a refrigerator? Make the butchers work together in 1 building!
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Gravensteen

The count of Flanders wanted to show a fist to the inhabitants of Ghent and built a small castle ...
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
11

St. Veerleplein

Together we search for Neptune, seahorses and strange dolphins ...
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
12

Graslei and Korenlei

For many, the highlight: the beautiful harbor on the Graslei and Korenlei: a place where skippers worked for centuries and sought entertainment ...
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Sint-Baafsplein, Oost-Vlaanderen Vlaams Gewest, Belgium, BE, 9000

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In front of the white statue on the square.
End Point

Saint Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielshelling, Oost-Vlaanderen Vlaams Gewest, Belgium, BE, 9000

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 24, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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