Highlights of Ghent
Discover the best parts of the city!
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My historical guided tour in short
My historical guided tour in short
See the highlights: the Castle of the Counts, the Belfry, the Saint-Bavo Cathedral, and much more!
A private group tour with an English-speaking local guide.
A 2h easy-paced walking tour that can be extended to 3h.
Convinced? Contact me to book this tour!
A real local guide
A real local guide
Hi! My name is Arn. I'm a born and raised Ghenthian.
I'm an real local. I live about 10 min from the city center and my family has lived in Ghent for 10 (!) generations.
I'm an experienced tour guide, and I also play and teach improvisational comedy and theatre. I bring these skills to entertain you and your travel companions with my storytelling!
I adapt quickly to any group. Whether you're interested in history, local cuisine, beer, medieval art or architecture, I'm always flexible and adapt the tour on the go.
My tour will be the highlight of your trip!
An introduction to Ghent
An introduction to Ghent
There are few cities in the world with such a historical density as Ghent. The city flourished in the Middle Ages, the Industrial Age, and the present. But how does it al tie together?
In this tour I'll entertain you with history! You'll gain a better understanding of why Ghent became such a great and powerful city in history.
What you'll see
The Old Harbour and the former Guild Houses
The Castle of the Counts
The remains of the Industrial Age
The Three Towers, including the Ghent Belfry and its dragon.
The Catheral of Saint-Bavo and the story behind the Ghent Altarpiece (entrance is not included! But can be as an optional extension)
Some street art along the way
Much much more!
How much does this tour cost?
How much does this tour cost?
The Highlights of Ghent tour (2h) starts at
€125
for a group of maximum 5 people. +€10 per extra participant.
This includes:
- A 2h tour with Arn (me) as your private guide
- We taste some local specialties
- My Whatsapp that you can use as your personal Tourist Info Center.
This tour can be extended with several options like a visit to the Ghent Altarpiece, a bewery visit, beertasting, etc.
For tours with these extensions, or for larger groups, please contact me to receive a personalized offer.
Joseph wrote:
Joseph wrote:
"We had such an amazing, interesting and fun walking tour with this group. Arn was absolutely fabulous and so knowledgeable about his hometown and beloved city of Gent. My partner and I were traveling in Belgium and Europe together for the first time and this was by far our favorite tour. Would highly recommend and also take Arn's suggestions on where to eat and visit in addition to the tour!"
Rachel wrote:
Rachel wrote:
"My family just got back from a spring break trip to Paris and Belgium. Our group included 4 adults and 2 teenagers, and the 6 of us unanimously deemed Arn as our favorite tour guide of the entire trip. Do not hesitate to select Arn as your guide in Ghent. He was warm, easy-going, knowledgeable, and passionate about his city. He told us fascinating stories and historical facts without it getting boring or long-winded. He also had perfect pacing at each stop we visited. We were all charmed by Arn and Ghent, and based on his tour, we would love to visit Ghent again and spend more time there.
Is the Ghent Altarpiece included in the tour?
Is the Ghent Altarpiece included in the tour?
A visit to the actual Ghent Altarpiece is NOT included in this tour. It requires a ticket which makes it too expensive for this tour.
However, I will give you an introduction into the painting. I'll tell you what to look at, why it is important, and why it is such an important masterpiece. I highly recommend buying a ticket to see the painting after the tour.
If you'd like to visit the Ghent Altarpiece together with me, I do offer this as an extension of this tour. Please contact me for more information.
How much walking is involved?
How much walking is involved?
Ghent is quite compact, so we only walk a couple of minutes between very stop. The full tour is about 2 kilometers (1 mile) of walking. As this is a private tour, I will adapt the speed and the pace according to your wishes. If needed, we can include a coffee/beer break.
Is the tour suited for families with children?
Is the tour suited for families with children?
Yes! As this is a private tour, I will adapt to your group. For children I like to make everything a little bit more engaging and interactive. I include some stories that they'll enjoy.
Is the tour suitable for seniors with limited mobility?
Is the tour suitable for seniors with limited mobility?
This is a private tour, I will adapt to your speed. Do keep in mind that Ghent is a city full of cobblestones which cannot be fully avoided. But I will do my best for people with a wheelchair or rollator.
Who this tour is for?
Who this tour is for?
Great for first-time visitors, couples, families who want an introduction to the city.
Culture lovers who want to learn what makes Ghent so unique
Visitors who want to walk around and learn something about local culture
On this tour we only walk short distances, with frequent rest stops.
Children and teenagers will also enjoy this tour. And for them 2h is a perfect lenght!
Where does the tour start?
Where does the tour start?
As this is a private tour, I can be flexible where I start. There's generally two options:
I pick you up at your hotel if it's on walking distance of the route (examples: Marriott Hotel Ghent, The Post 1898, NH hotel, ...)
I meet you at a set meeting point. Usually this is on the Korenmarkt square in the city center.
Does the tour include food or tastings?
Does the tour include food or tastings?
Yes! We will have some small tastings, including a visit to my favorite chocolate shop in the city.
Who is the guide for this tour?
Who is the guide for this tour?
I'm a self-employed and independent tour guide in Ghent. All the tours sold through this website, are guided by me (Arn). I'm a born and raised Ghentian with 5 years of experience as a tour guide.
About me
About me
Hi! My name is Arn. I'm a born and raised Ghentian. I offer private and customized tours in the city of Gent, Belgium. Do you want to discover the history and see the sights with a true local?
After a career in IT, I decided to become a professional tour guide. I bring history to life with some digestible context, bizarre anecdotes, surprising fun facts and lively stories about Ghent and the Ghentians.
My goal is to entertain you with history and being the highlight of your trip!
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