Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate

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    Discover authentic Ghent with historian & taste the best chocolate

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     US$42.89  per guest
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    Earliest available date: September 19, 2026
    Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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    For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
    10 meals
    Summary
    Experience Details
    What You’ll Experience
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    Location
    Ghent
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    Duration
    2 hours
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    Number of Guests
    1 - 15 guests
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    Accessibility
    Stroller Accessible
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    Language
    English
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    Other
    Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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    Explore Ghent with a historian and indulge in Belgium's best chocolate. Visit St. Bavo's Cathedral, the medieval port, and savor Flemish delights like beer and waffles. Unique culture awaits!

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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
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    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
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    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.

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    4.8
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    Big tip to get to know the history of the city
    May 24, 2026

    Super nice and knowledgeable tour guide, very personal approach, and the chocolate chocolates were heavenly. Highly recommended

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    A Don't Miss Tour of Ghent!
    April 25, 2026

    Wonderful tour with an 8ntellogwnt, knowledgeable, pleasant tour guide who tries to personalize your tour.

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    Masterclass in Ghent
    December 01, 2025

    A very knowledgeable guide, who gave us a nice private tour. Lots of information, very interesting. We are very satisfied.

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    Wonderful tour!
    July 31, 2025

    Our guide knew Ghent (or Gent!) inside out, having lived in this lovely medieval city for many years. He was friendly yet professional throughout the walk and enjoyed telling us many, many engagin...read more

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    Fail
    May 24, 2025

    Terrible. The tour operator was very vague where to meet and wasn't rhere. I messaged him and he said he was coming to get us. He never showed up or tried to coordinate with us. We had traveled al...read more

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