Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in East Flanders Province, Flanders

October 10, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in East Flanders Province, Belgium including Private tour : Treasures of flanders Ghent and Bruges From Zeebrugge Full day, Private Chocolate Tour, with a local guide!, Private "Off The Beaten Path Tour", with a local guide! , Tasting Belgian beer on water with our beer game - recommended for big groups , The Best Of Bruges & Ghent Full Day Tour, Full-day Private Tour Ghent And Bruges With Limo, Private Highlights Tour, with a local guide! , BeerWalk Ghent (English guide), Bus day trip to Antwerp & Ghent from Brussels + Atomium stop , Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food.
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1. Private tour : Treasures of flanders Ghent and Bruges From Zeebrugge Full day

YS Belgium Limousine
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Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Our tour is customizable. Here you can find a general programme of your visit: Starting of the tour from your location to Bruges, the famous "Venise of the north " Unesco world heritage. Discover the canals and beautiful gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will bring you to the most interesting places of the City center as the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfrey tower, the Minnewater lake, our Lady Church, Sint Janshospital with it's beautiful Memling museum and/or the Groeninge museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continuation to Ghent and it's marvelous Altarpiece in the Cathedral. Enjoy the canals and guild houses of the City center with an optional boat trip. Don't miss the Castle of Counts of Flanders! After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at cuiseship or elsewhere in ZeeBrugge or Brugge or Brussels.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Parking Fees

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Reviewed By nirg2016

I Have used this company for or our transfers from Brussels to Bruges last week .it was a safe trip , courteous driver. No hesitation to recommend.

2. Private Chocolate Tour, with a local guide!

Vrijdagmarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium Charlie Tours
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

A chocoholics dream, coming true! We will visit the city’s best chocolate shops and taste a lot of delicious chocolates & sweets (min. 8 pieces). Along the way we'll discover the beautiful city centre of Ghent, its numerous city legends & lots of fun facts! Your tour guide will be a true local.

Inclusions: Local chocolates & sweets (min. 8 different kinds), Local city guide

Exclusions: Bottled water

Reviewed By PFTraveller62

What a perfect way to start your Ghent experience with a Tasting Tour. A perfect blend of local sights and history with sampling a few local delights (sweets, chocolate and beer) which won’t destroy your appetite for lunch or more. Our guide Tatiana, was a young, enthusiastic and knowledgeable lady who made us all feel welcome and interested for more about Ghent. The two hour experience was perfect. Thank you Charlie Tours.

3. Private "Off The Beaten Path Tour", with a local guide!

Kouter, 9000 Gent, Belgium Charlie Tours
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During this extra long tour you will discover the main attractions, but also many interesting streets and squares outside of the touristic city center, in the 'off the beaten path' areas where the average visitor doesn’t come. A true local guide will share plenty of interesting facts & exciting city legends with you along the way. At some unique locations you will taste several local specialities!

Inclusions: Local city guide, Tasting some delicious & local specialities

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Reviewed By PFTraveller62

What a perfect way to start your Ghent experience with a Tasting Tour. A perfect blend of local sights and history with sampling a few local delights (sweets, chocolate and beer) which won’t destroy your appetite for lunch or more. Our guide Tatiana, was a young, enthusiastic and knowledgeable lady who made us all feel welcome and interested for more about Ghent. The two hour experience was perfect. Thank you Charlie Tours.

Groentenmarkt 9, 9000 Gent, Belgium BeerSecret
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This experience is for groups, recommended for 10 persons. With BeerSecret, we take you on an extraordinary interactive beer tasting journey on water. A local, passionated beer lady expert will take you on a boat, let you enjoying the most beautiful views of the city. During this tour, we’ll spoil you with some delicious Belgian beers, while telling you about the hidden secrets of the fascinating beer world. A young and spontaneous spirit will challenge the group with a unique collection of questions. Who’s the true zythologist among you? This tour is available in English, Dutch or French. Choose your language when booking.

Inclusions: 4 tasters of high-quality beers of all different styles like Triple, Lambic, Trappist & IPA , 1 taster of the most exclusive local beer, Mini food pairing with a local delicacy , an original itinerary on the canals in the heart of the city center , visit one authentic bar, little gift for the winners of the beer game

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Reviewed By Maarten V

A great beer tour in Brussels with Liselot, who has a lot of expertise in the beer brewing process and the different types of Belgian beers. We tried a few special and different type of beers, in some nice and traditional bars, all in a fun and comfortable atmosphere! I had a great evening :)

5. The Best Of Bruges & Ghent Full Day Tour

BRUSSELS PRIVATE TOURS
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DISCOVER THE BEST OF BRUGES & GHENT IN FULL DAY PRIVATE TOUR FROM BRUSSELS Enjoy a guided sightseeing excursion in the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide . Bruges and Ghent are two of the most beautiful cities of Belgium. The former is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, whereas the latter has preserved its medieval city centre and is considered a historical jewel of Belgium. In one day, you will explore and get to learn more about the history of both cities . A full day tour that will give you a good overview of two of Belgium’s nicest gems! The itineraries are arranged to suit your needs and preferences .

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, Entrance - St Michael s Church, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Tips

Reviewed By Cheryl W

We spent 4 days in Brussels just before Christmas, returning home Christmas Eve. The markets were lovely,very busy and plenty of stalls. However, we were very disappointed in the lack of Christmas music that was played around all the markets. Even in the evening with all the lights and the number of people out there was still very little Christmas music being played. We had a day in Bruge and visited the markets there and still very little Christmas music. Being so near to Christmas being able to listen to Christmas songs would add to the atmosphere.

6. Full-day Private Tour Ghent And Bruges With Limo

A to B Private Taxi-Limo Service & City Tours
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Customised private tour- work with a local guide to customise the tour to suit your interests and preferences. Enjoy a private tour of Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Start the tour from your location in Brussels then head to Bruges, the fairy-tale city a Unesco World Heritage site. Discover the Lake of Love,the Basilica of the Holy Blood of Jesus,and the Belfrey tower.. Gaze at the Church of Our Lady, visit Saint John's Hospital with it's beautiful Memling museum, and/or the Groeninge museum. After lunch, continue on to Ghent.You will be able to see a marvellous altarpiece in the city's cathedral. Wander along the canals and see the Castle of the Counts of Flanders before you are returned back to Brussels.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Tour guide in Ghent and Bruges, Hotel pick up and drop off

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Reviewed By ef288

Very punctual, professional and kind driver. Baby seat prepared for us. Good price. We are happy with this service

7. Private Highlights Tour, with a local guide!

Saint Michael's Church, Ghent, Sint-Michielsplein 4, 9000 Gent, Belgium Charlie Tours
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4.9 based on 33 reviews

An interactive introduction to the medieval city centre, with a little twist! The perfect tour for families, couples or individual travellers. What's the plan? Discover the fascinating history of Ghent, its numerous city legends & lots of fun facts during this private walking tour. Together with a local guide, you will pass all the highlights of medieval Ghent, such as the Castle of the Counts, and hidden gems that you could easily miss out on, if alone. During the tour, you will be spoiled with a delicious local speciality!

Inclusions: Local tour guide, Tasting a local speciality!

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Reviewed By PFTraveller62

What a perfect way to start your Ghent experience with a Tasting Tour. A perfect blend of local sights and history with sampling a few local delights (sweets, chocolate and beer) which won’t destroy your appetite for lunch or more. Our guide Tatiana, was a young, enthusiastic and knowledgeable lady who made us all feel welcome and interested for more about Ghent. The two hour experience was perfect. Thank you Charlie Tours.

8. BeerWalk Ghent (English guide)

Sint-Jorishof, Botermarkt 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium BeerWalk
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4.9 based on 7 reviews

✓ Guided Beer Tasting Tour (3h) ✓ Discover the city, history and beers of Ghent ✓ Learn to taste beer with 5 exclusive regional beers In Ghent, beer brewing went hand in hand with religious life. Discover Ghent and its incredibly surprising history during a three-hour beer walk and beer tasting with guide through the city. Five beer tasting sessions and an official BeerWalk glass are included in the price.

Inclusions: Beverages, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By jarmo p

Excellent tour around Gent historical center, including various beers in various places. Our guide Ariël was clearly a true beer enthusiast and expert, and also told nice historical details and stories about the city places that we walked by on our tour. Only bad thing was that there was so much new and interesting information about beer, that I have already forgotten half of it :-)

9. Bus day trip to Antwerp & Ghent from Brussels + Atomium stop

Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium Buendia Tours
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4.8 based on 12 reviews

Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Antwerp and Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Recommendations and city tips, Round-trip with A/C, Bussiness discount (chocolateries, restaurants), We keep your suitcases on the bus.

Exclusions: Entrance tickets, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Levesqme

As a family with teenagers, it is always a challenge to find an activity that will be entertaining for all. Although they are not history enthusiasts, my kids said that this tour was the best day of our stay in Belgium (1 week). They especially liked the tour guide, Jamal and his dry sense of humour. Jamal was able to point out funny historical details, do little games with the group and make recommendations on restaurants and activities. He made all the difference. Thanks Jamal for this wonderful (rainy) day! Things to be improved: we should have taken a tour for only 1 city. If you like to stroll in leisurely in the city, visit museums, etc., the tour is a bit fast paced and won't allow you to shop, visit independently museums and historic buildings. Also, you'll be paired with Spanish groups going on the bus. Not the best logistical arrangements. However, the price is well worth it. 10/10 would do again.

10. Walking food tour: Introduction to Ghent through food

Vrijdagmarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium Tours of Ghent
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4.6 based on 7 reviews

Keen to discover Ghent in a unique way? Want to do something a little bit different? Curious about some history and the diverse tastes Ghent offers? Welcome on our 2 hour exploring tour in our favourite city to hear the tales and tickle your taste buds. Examples of our tasters are cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, beer, traditional Ghent sweets and bread to name a few. These are EXAMPLES ONLY as we change the tasters regularly so that they are never the same. We team you up with a local guide who will look after you and give the best Ghent has to offer. ***IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BOOK*** -Our standard tour is in English. -Please inform us about any allergies/intolerances/special diet. -Bookings shall be made at least 48 hours in advance so our partners can be prepared for your visit. We cannot guarantee acceptance for last minute bookings. -Min. 2 people -Private bookings possible (1 person or groups >15) -Please get in touch if you want to bring children.

Inclusions: This tour has several food & drink tasters. We recommend you to not have a full meal right before the tour., If alcohol is included, it will only be served to guests that are 18 and over. If children are participating or adults not wishing to consume alcohol, water or a juice/soft drink will be served., As we change providers for food & drinks, sometimes coffee and / or tea are included, but not always., Soft drinks are only included as an alternative to beer/wine tasters for children or adult guests who do not wish to consume alcohol, Private guide, 10% off in some of the stores we visit as part of the tour.

Exclusions: Transportation to get to the meeting point, Additional food and drinks that are not part of the tour.

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