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A narrow cobblestone street flanked by red brick buildings with green doors and shutters. 1
A gothic church with a tall tower and pointed arches. 2
A historic building with intricate architecture, a river with boats, and people sitting by the water. 3
A statue of a historical figure in military uniform, standing on a pedestal with a plaque. 4
A historic cathedral with multiple spires and a large clock tower. 5
By Agelandkaai Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$69 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

    • I'm a medieval history teacher, and certified guide.
    • This is not your normal walking tour, just in the city centre.
    • I try to sketch the functions and significance of beautiful buildings from Ghent

Activity location

    • Ghent
    • Ghent, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Hagelandkaai 53, 9000 Gent, Belgium | The tour starts in front of our bnb, situated at the Napoleon De Pauw canal. Also the first story to be told on the tour.
    • Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium

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Historic Highlights of Ghent, by a Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$69.36 x 2 AdultsNZ$138.72
Total
Price is NZ$138.72
Until Sun, 1 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hello
  • Inclusions
    As a certified guide I like to take people through this historic city.
  • Inclusions
    As a medieval historian I have extensive knowledge of the city of Ghent and Flanders in different domains that I like to share with others.
  • Inclusions
    I am happy to take you through my city, and give information about all kinds of things that you might be interested about.
  • Inclusions
    Jurgen

What you can expect

  • A walk along known and lesser known paths through the city.
    It is an introduction to the city and the tour helps you to explore the city on your own.
    I try to sketch the functions and significance of beautiful buildings from Ghent's past.

    I chose a number of historical highlights of our city. I try to frame the functions and significance of a number of beautiful buildings from Gent's past and really hope not to come across as pedantic. Ideally, I would just like to describe the atmosphere in the areas but that may not be possible without also providing some historical background. Of course I cannot resist the temptation to give a century now and then but that is mainly to illustrate how far the city goes back into time.
    The walk in itself is fun, the historical explanations you can feel free to read diagonally or not. I have indicated in bold the most important buildings so that you can step from monument to monument if necessary and omit the reading.

    Depending on the interest of the group, I adjust at the time: architecture, gastronomy, art, history…

Location

Activity location

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    • Ghent
    • Ghent, Vlaanderen, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Hagelandkaai 53, 9000 Gent, Belgium | The tour starts in front of our bnb, situated at the Napoleon De Pauw canal. Also the first story to be told on the tour.
    • Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium