I offer historical tours, walking tours, food & beer tasting tours, and bicycle tours in Dutch, English and German.
Hi! My name is Arn. I'm a born and raised Ghentian.
I entertain my guests with good stories and humor. I'll tell you about the turbulent history of the city without it turning into a history lesson. Discover amazing stories about the Ghentians and learn about their culture, history, architecture and art.
My goal is to deliver a fun and interesting tour that will be the highlight of your trip!
Ready to discover Ghent with a local? Get in touch.
All tours can be fully customized to your interests and preferences.
The Golden Ages of Ghent
The classic tour. I guide you by the Three Towers, Belfry, Saint-Bavo's Cathedral, Gravensteen, Graslei and Korenlei, and several other highlights in the city.
The full story of Ghent.
On top of the highlights, we discover more off the beaten path neighborhoods: Patershol, Prinsenhof. My recommended tour!
Discover food and its history!
My favorite tour. You'll discover a lot of the city and its history, by tasting! You'll taste about 10 different things, from hearty dishes to local sweets. And of course, a Belgian beer tasting is included!
Send me a message on WhatsApp or check my online calendar.
For almost five years now, I have been guiding people in the city of Ghent. I have experience with all sorts of groups, from families to school groups. I'm also a born and raised Ghentian and my family has lived in this city for 10 (!) generations. I know the ins and the outs and will provide you with good local recommendations!
Aside from that, I know how to balance learning with discovering, humor and relaxing. A tour with me will never be a history lecture. It'll be an engaging and fun experience for you and your fellow travellers!
I always start in the city center. If your hotel is located in the historical city center, then I can pick you up there.
If your hotel is further away, or if you're on a day trip from elsewhere (Brussels/Bruges), we'll set a meeting point. If needed, I will provide detailed instructions on how to get to the meeting point.
On this website, I only sell my tours as private tours. So if you book me for a tour, I'm all yours. Tell me what your special requests, wishes or expectations are!
"Arn was great. We have done quite a few tours around Europe and both my wife and I thought Arn was the best tour guide we have ever had." (Ben M.)
"I had an amazing tour with Arn. He is very knowledgeable and he made the tour engaging and fun. It was clear to see that he loves the city and enjoys telling its stories. Highly recommend! " (Betsy G.)
"Wonderful day trip of Gent led by Arn!" (Michele)
"We learnt so much on this walking tour with Arn. He took us off the beaten track to places we wouldn't have known about. It was a fun and educational afternoon, thanks Arn!" (Jane)
A few years ago, Ghent was called the Hidden Gem of Europe by Lonely Planet. A great city to visit (and to live in), but often overlooked in favor of Brussels or Bruges. But Ghent is a real gem, and worth a stop when you're visiting Belgium. Wether you're staying for a few days or just on a day trip, there's plenty to see and experience! What my city has to offer you:
A vibrant city center where locals live, go out and enjoy themselves.
A student city with a lively atmosphere. Bars and cafes on every corner, great places to sit down for one of our specialty beers.
A city center packed with medieval monuments, historic houses, and gothic-style churches.
The impressive 12th century Castle of The Counts, right in the heart of the city.
Great local food. From local sweets like the Cuberdons and prize-winning chocolates, to savory dishes like mussels, waterzooi or Flemish stew.
Great pieces of art, most of all the famous Ghent Altarpiece.
And much much more. Want to discover it together with a local guide? Take a look at my private guided tours or book me via this website!