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84 reviews

Guided Boat Tour through Historical Ghent

Sail around the city and get fun facts on Ghent's medieval past and buildings

Open today: 11:00 - 18:00
Start time: 11:00
Last admission: 10 minutes before closing
Duration: 40mins
Live guide: Dutch, English, French, German
Provider: Gent-Watertoerist
Registered address: Hoogpoort 39, 9000, Gent, BE
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40-minute boat tour of historical Ghent
Live Guide

Meeting point

Gent Watertoerist, Graslei 6, 9000, Ghent

Show your smartphone ticket at the box office and board the next available boat. There are departures every 15-40 minutes.

  • Take a scenic boat trip with a guide in an open or covered boat, depending on the weather
  • Discover what Ghent was like in the Middle Ages and learn the history of the city's landmarks
  • See the housefronts of the Graslei, the meat-market, the Castle of Counts, and more

Leaving from one of Ghent's most beautiful sites, the Graslei, your 40-minute scenic boat trip along the Lys and the Lieve to the Rabot Towers will sail you off on a beautiful history lesson! See this Belgian university town from a whole new angle, rain or shine.

Did you know that in the Dark Ages, Ghent was the second largest city in Europe (outside of Italy)? Dive deep into the past without ever leaving the boat, thanks to your live guide - an enthusiastic local with plenty of stories in his or her pocket.

Who lived in the stunning houses of the Graslei, and what went on behind the craggy, steep walls of the Castle of Counts? What products were sold in the huge old marketplace?

Forget what you thought you knew about Ghent! By the end of this boat ride you'll see it all through new eyes.

Monday 11:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 11:00 - 18:00
Thursday 11:00 - 18:00
Friday 11:00 - 18:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday 11:00 - 18:00
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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Anonymous
06 May 2024
Good
Good experience and the guide was funny and full of small anecdotes. the possibility to use a boat with a clear roof was a lifesaver considering the weather. On the other hand the path of the tour...
Good experience and the guide was funny and full of small anecdotes. the possibility to use a boat with a clear roof was a lifesaver considering the weather. On the other hand the path of the tour is not very long and the tour is not enjoyable for people that doesn't speak English/French/ Flemish .
Guided Boat Tour through Historical Ghent
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Karlijn,  Netherlands Netherlands
13 Jun 2024
Excellent
Top! Na de boottour van Matthew kregen we zelfs nog toffe tips om de stad te verkennen, waar we de lekkerste biertjes konden drinken, en de plekken populair onder de Gentenaren. Genoten!
Guided Boat Tour through Historical Ghent
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Manuela,  Germany Germany
15 May 2024
Excellent
Es war eine sehr schöne Fahrt - man bekommt einen ersten Eindruck von der Stadt - würde ich auf jeden Fall empfehlen
Guided Boat Tour through Historical Ghent

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