Location: Ghent
Top Things to do in Ghent
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Belgium's fourth-largest - and most beautiful - city is home to a quarter of a million people and a flourishing flower export trade. An important port, Ghent's city center is a pedestrian area that is like a museum to early Flemish architecture and a testament to the city's medieval might. Impressive Gothic sites, such as dramatic St. Bavo's Cathedral and the Castle of the Counts, inspire awe. The works of Flemish masters are housed in the distinguished Museum voor Schone Kunst.
Restaurants in Ghent
1. Legends of Gent Free Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 1,408 reviews
Free Walking Tours every day in English and Spanish at 13:00. We are the number 1 Free Tour in the city, thanks to our beloved customers and the passion of our guides for the city of Ghent.
2. Viva's Ghent Free Tours
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5.0 based on 465 reviews
Viva's Ghent is the Authentic Free Walking Tour of Ghent. On this tour we'll share with you the local history plus all the info that you really would like to know, legends, events and even dirty secrets of the city. Also we'll give you all the tips and recommendations (best fries, free museums, cheapest waffles, cheapest food and the best beer at the cheapest price possible!!), so you can enjoy
3. Guide in Ghent Anna Mochtchevitina
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5.0 based on 134 reviews
I am a professional guide in Ghent and Bruges. Born in Russia, I came to Ghent in 1999. After years of living, studying, and working in Flanders, I can tell you a lot, if not everything, about Flemish history and architecture, local legends and traditions, festivities and everyday life. I can show you Ghent and Bruges as a local, but I am more than that. Having an intercultural background, I stay mindful about all things special and typical for Flanders, take clear notice of them, appreciate them, and show them to you as someone who does not take them for granted. If you wish not only to see the most important tourist sites Ghent and Bruges have to offer, but also to understand the inner logic of these cities and enjoy their unique atmosphere to the fullest, then my guided tours are for you. I fine-tune my stories depending on your knowledge, interests, and preferences, all while making you feel right at home. Leave all the work to me, and I promise that you will enjoy my guided tour.
4. BeerWalk
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5.0 based on 193 reviews
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. Anyone who takes part can decide, at any time during the BeerWalk tour, to have one or more beer tastings replaced by a soda of your choice. This way anyone can enjoy the beer stories and the town visit.
5. Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
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4.5 based on 1,275 reviews
This municipal tower was a symbol of the city's autonomy, begun in 1313 and completed in 1380.
Reviewed By noahzieglerhazen - Birmingham, United Kingdom
The belfry was a Medieval masterpiece. It was interesting to climb the spiral staircase up to the top lookout where the bells rang. We stayed to watch the clock work ring the various bells every 15 minutes. Definitely recommend staying st the top until you see the show.
6. Graslei and Korenlei
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4.5 based on 2,358 reviews
Reviewed By N3899ACrolandb - Ferndown, United Kingdom
Just a short stroll from central St.Michaels Bridge along each side of the quay,the range of picturesque and architectural styles are most pleasing to the eye;take along with you a descriptive guidebook,( available from the Tourist Office),and you will find interesting details of the purpose and history of the various buildings (alternatively,take the half hour informative boat trip there- currently a modest €7!)
7. Kraanlei
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By StefanieH443 - Lincoln, United States
The architecture is so beautiful along this waterway, and there are also restaurants with great water views. You can walk on either side as well as take a boat cruise.
8. St Michael's Bridge
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4.5 based on 1,600 reviews
Reviewed By TUMBO10 - Essex, United Kingdom
Best views from here and is a key location to find the Christmas Markets in Ghent It is located close to many attractions as Gravensteen, The Belfry aswell Worth going to
9. Ghent City Center
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4.5 based on 5,371 reviews
Reviewed By minervao2019
Amazingly beautiful small city, great Christmas Market, very scenic, great food and bars and a very short train ride from Brussels. Take a taxi into town if you are than 2 people. It’s a rather long walk specially if cold and rainy. It’s only 8E versus 3E for the tram pp. If you have an extra day and have to make a choice between Ghent and Brugge I recommend you choose Ghent.
10. Boat in Gent
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4.5 based on 206 reviews
An enthralling tour along the waterways of the medieval centre of Ghent admiring its monuments. Highly recommended if you would like to explore and discover the city of Ghent. Guide on board and guided in several languages.
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