Ghent Private tour

Program:

Tailor-made service: the itineraries are arranged to suit your needs and preferences. We have prepared for you several circuits and guided tours of Ghent that are 100% customizable in terms of content, duration and means of transport.

The must-see places to visit in Ghant:

• Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, a spectacular Gothic church decorated with majestic Baroque ornamentation. Step into the marble choir and private chapels, admire Peter Paul Rubens’ painting “Saint Bavo Enters the Convent at Ghent” and the Rococo pulpit, and go into the Romanesque crypt, where you can also admire its frescoes. Optional visit to the altarpiece “the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb” by the Van Eyck brothers, which is one of the most important works of art of the Middle Ages.
• The market square, the Belfort tower, and the covered market.
• The City Hall, an extraordinary building combining Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.
• The churches of St. Nicholas, St. James, and St. Michel, three parish churches that stand as a reminding of Ghent’s medieval past.
• The Graslei and Korenlei, old port of the city and one of the most scenic places in Ghent, where you can admire the river Leie and the old guildhalls.
• Gravensteen, a medieval castle that was the former residence of the Counts of Flanders.
• Patershol, picturesque area with buildings of charming brick facades where restaurants and cafés offer you the best of the Flemish cuisine.
• The medieval butchery, an imposing Gothic building of 1408 that is one of Europe oldest meat markets.

Examples of other places of interest and particular topics that can be addressed during the visit:

• Graffiti alley in Ghent: people sometimes say you can recognise a vibrant city by its street art. Ghent is a hip and free-thinking cultural city where everyone is welcome and free to do their thing. Werregarenstraatje in Ghent is a public canvas for young street artists.
• Gravensteen: a medieval castle that was the former residence of the Counts of Flanders. A weekend trip to Ghent is simply not complete without a visit to the mysterious ‘Castle of the Counts’. This important sight in Ghent is a castle with a very turbulent past, closely intertwined with the complex—often stormy—political and social history of the city. It is the only remaining mediaeval castle with a moat and largely intact defence system in Flanders. Your visit to the Castle of the Counts will give you a complete picture of heraldic culture in the 12th century. The gatehouse, ramparts, keep, count’s residence and stables are open to visitors.
• Patershol: this particularly beautiful corner of Ghent is a city within the city. Forget where you are for a moment and travel back in time to the Middle Ages. Have fun discovering centuries of history in this gorgeous part of town! Breathe in the nostalgia of old customs. Enjoy art and architecture. You will love the picturesque streets full of cosy restaurants, down-to-earth pubs and trendy bars.
• Vlasmarkt: during the Ghent Festivities you can party the night away at this square. But even during the rest of the year this is the place to be for party people. It’s the epicentre of the Ghent nightlife scene. Charlatan is a centrally located, large, alternative dance pub which hosts different performances every week. Next door you’ll find a small alternative club and a record label. Across the square there are a few more entertaining dance pubs.
• Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning you can head to Sint- Jacobsplein for a cup of coffee and some treasure hunting at the flea market.
• St Bavo’s Abbey: a hidden oasis, Ghent is an all-in city trip, with historic charm and modern-day vitality. Are you thrilled by mysticism? You’re bound to love these ruins. This site is steeped in history. In the 7th century, Amand of Ghent founded St Bavo’s Abbey here, in an attempt to convert the inhabitants of Ganda to Christianity.

We have a team of professional guides who will accompany you at all times and who will adapt to your pace.