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Tickets for 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
Provider:
Gent-Watertoerist
Registered address: Hoogpoort 39, 9000, Gent, BE
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Start time: 11:00
Last admission: 10 minutes before closing
Duration: 40mins
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Live guide: Dutch, English, French, German
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

40-minute boat tour of historical Ghent
English, Dutch, German and French-speaking live guide

Important information

* There are covered boats in case of rain which depart every 30-60 min * Drinks are available to purchase before boarding

Meeting point

Gent Watertoerist, Graslei 6, 9000, Ghent

  • 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.

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

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

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3 reviews
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Anonymous
11 Mar 2024
Excellent
Leuke boottocht met een schipper die veel informatie gaf, op een humoristische manier!
Guided Boat Tour through Historical Ghent
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Anonymous
19 Dec 2023
Good
De reisgids had leuke weetjes over de stad Gent en vertelde het op een leuke wijze .
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Jennifer,  United States United States
30 Oct 2019
Good
I enjoyed the boat tour. I have liked a slightly longer tour but there was a decent amount of information about the surrounding buildings on the canal. There was lovely scenery for picture taking as well.
I enjoyed the boat tour. I have liked a slightly longer tour but there was a decent amount of information about the surrounding buildings on the canal. There was lovely scenery for picture taking as well.
Guided Boat Tour through Historical Ghent

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