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Belgium
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Flanders
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East Flanders
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Ghent
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Tours & Activities
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Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent
40 min
With guide
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Take a seat in one of our boats and admire the monuments of Ghent during a 40 minute boat tour:
• St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church
• old guildhalls of boatmen, masons, grain measurers, fishmongers, hagbutters, etc.
• impressive castles like the Castle of the Counts and the Princes’ Court, birthplace of Charles V of Spain
• the old Fish market facing the even older Meat Hall built many years ago
• the more than solid 13th-century monasteries
• the Ancient Port of Ghent with its quay walls and mercantile houses
Guided in English, Dutch, French, German and/or Spanish.
Also available on board: illustrated translations into German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese.
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• St Bavo’s Cathedral, the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church
• old guildhalls of boatmen, masons, grain measurers, fishmongers, hagbutters, etc.
• impressive castles like the Castle of the Counts and the Princes’ Court, birthplace of Charles V of Spain
• the old Fish market facing the even older Meat Hall built many years ago
• the more than solid 13th-century monasteries
• the Ancient Port of Ghent with its quay walls and mercantile houses
Guided in English, Dutch, French, German and/or Spanish.
Also available on board: illustrated translations into German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Japanese.
Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- On-board commentary in several languages
Not included
- Drinks (available for purchase at the jetty)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Aquatic
45%
Cultural
30%
Sport
20%
Reviews
Tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, very fluent in our language (English), and helpful. We learned a lot of history, saw many beautiful buildings, all while relaxing on a river cruise. Excellent tour, highly recommend.