Historic Highlights, by a local guide

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Overview

We're so delighted! It was really interesting, fascinating and attractive dive into the history and lifestyle of Gent. The guide is a real pro. It seems like they know the story behind each building in the city. The time has passed very quickly. The walking tour of Gent with Jurgen was one of the highlights of our trip. Jurgen, being a professor of history is not only knowledgeable on the history of Gent but his passion for the subject is incredible. We learned a lot and saw many of the historical and key sites in the city. Highly Recommended Tour for those who are looking for a private walking tour of the city. 5 out of 5 stars. This is a great experience! Jurgen is a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide. A perfect tour for first time visitors to Ghent. Jorgen was such a pleasure to spend a morning with - we enjoyed our walk, and getting to chat with a local who really loves his town.

Itinerary

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This is the starting point of the tour. Our house is located on the Napoleon De Pauw lock, where in the 16th century the mote around the Spanish Castle was.

5 minutes
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After we passed by the old St Baafs abbey to the confluence of Leie and Schelde, where ghent originated, we follow our tour onto Bisdomkaai.

10 minutes
St. Bavo's Cathedral

The cathedral houses the Lam Gods by Van Eyck, where there is a new virtual tour about inside the cathedral, which is worth the visit.

10 minutes
Kouter

The Kouter and it's surroundings gives us an insight in the 18th and 19th century atmosphere in Ghent

10 minutes
Hotel d'Hane Steenhuyse

Is an 18th century city palace with magnificent ceilings and ornaments. Beautiful garden also, is a hidden secret.

10 minutes
Gravensteen

After a few unlisted 'attractions', we arrive at the Castle of the Flemish counts. Admission is not included.

10 minutes
Patershol

One of the oldest parts of ghent.

15 minutes
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This street has many little restaurants. If you go to Enzo, from pizzeria Neapolis, and you give him one of our business cards, you get 10 % of your food.
Vrijdagmarkt

End point of the tour, with explanation on the Socialist movement. Also nice restaurants and bars here to have a drink afterwards.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her

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Entertaining, personal, knowledgeable

Published on Aug, 2023

This tour was absolutely fantastic. You couldn’t imagine a better introduction to Gent. The tour-guide is a very kind and knowledgable history teacher who was born an raised here. His love for this town was tangible. Besides that he was really trying to adjust his narrative to my own interests (I was the only one taking the tour!). I found out about many interesting places, beautiful courtyards and little artsy things to see. I got a nice overview of historical facts about Ghent, from the stone-age, all the way to the present-day. He also gave me great advice about restaurants and bars to visit. I strongly recommend this tour!

Hungry for history!

Published on Apr, 2023

A thorough two hour guided tour through the historic heart of Gent. From the Celtic origins of Ganda to the industrial revolution and up to date tips on where to go for good food and drinks. A must do experience if you have an interest in history.

Informative and cool!

Published on Nov, 2022

Great guide! Being a passionate historian, he answers all your questions and also gives the stories behind the stories. Jurgen is sensitive to what the group needs. In an elegant and humorous way, he finds a way to meet the needs of the different group members. Informative and cool!

Ghent under a multiplicity of angles

Published on Sep, 2022

Our little group took a 2-hour historical tour with Jürgen. Jürgen was punctual and friendly and the tour was full of interesting information about the city. Despite the pouring rain he kept our spirits high by giving us a glance into the infinite historical and cultural layers of this amazing city. Jürgen was able to adjust to the multiplicity of our interests while suggesting further sights that matched those interests. We warmly recommend him as a guide. Do not hesitate to tell him about your interests or ask him for suggestions as he can offer a wide range of great, original ideas to discover Gent under many different angles. Thanks again Jürgen, we definitively will call on you again (maybe for Socialist Gent tour, or Women in the Textile Industry tour!) next time we are in town!

Unknown magical side of Ghent

Published on Aug, 2022

If you want to know another magical, and not typical touristic side of Ghent, learn history of city and all of this with good company, then book the tour with Jurgen. You will fall in love with Ghent and get the pictures and sides of city that nobody knows :)

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