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Private History and Mystery Tour: The Dark Side of Gent
Ghent, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$200.15
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Ghent's medieval charm unfolds as you delve into its captivating history, myths, and legends with a passionate local guide. This private tour invites you to uncover both iconic landmarks and hidden gems, leaving you with a profound appreciation for this enchanting city.
- 🏷️ Private English Tour: Enjoy a personalized experience with an expert guide, immersing yourself in the rich narratives of Ghent for 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- 🗺️ Explore St. Michael's Bridge, where you'll learn about Ghent's pivotal role as a medieval trading hub and admire the stunning skyline featuring its three iconic towers.
- ⛪ Discover the intriguing tale behind St. Bavo's Cathedral, known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’, revealing the darker side of its beauty.
- 🏛️ Visit the historic Graslei and Korenlei, the heart of Ghent's bustling medieval harbor, where the city thrived as an economic powerhouse.
- 🌉 Stand on the bridge overlooking the Butchers’ Hall, where legends of heroism and miraculous events come to life through captivating storytelling.
- 🏰 Marvel at Gravensteen, the impressive fortress built in the 9th century, as your guide shares its fascinating history and significance in the city’s development.
- 🏰 Envision the grandeur of the Prince’s Court at Prinsenhof, as your guide brings its storied past to life through vivid descriptions.
- 🕍 Learn about the Rabot Sluice, the last remaining tower of the extensive medieval defense wall that once protected Ghent.
- 🎨 Stroll along the Bridge of Imperial Delights, where four sculptures depict legendary scenes from the life of Charles V, explained by your knowledgeable guide.
- 🏡 Conclude your adventure in the picturesque Patershol quarter, discovering its historical significance and the impact of the Industrial Revolution on Ghent’s revival.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private guide
- Professional guide
Meeting point
In front of Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21. Look for the red umbrella!
Return details
The tour ends in the Patershol area in the city center, where you'll find lots of cozy bars and restaurants.
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St Michael's BridgeWe start here with an introduction to the history of Ghent and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also introduce you to the 3 towers of the Ghent skyline, which are best visible from this spot.
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St. Bavo's CathedralWe’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’. (Entering is not part of the tour).
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Graslei and KorenleiWe take you to the heart of the bustling medieval harbour of Ghent, back when the city was an economic powerhouse in Europe, to tell you about the lucrative trading activities.
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On this bridge overlooking the giant Butchers’ Hall, we tell you the legend about the execution of a father and son and the miraculous event that saved them.
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GravensteenBuilt by Count Baldwin in the 9th century to protect the inhabitants from the Viking raids, it was around this impressive fortification that the city started to develop. Our guide will share its fascinating history with you.
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PrinsenhofNext, we take you to what once was a gigantic palace called the Prince’s Court. Today we need some imagination to envision it, but our guide will bring its history to life! (Entering is not part of the tour).
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Rabot SluiceHere, we will show you the only remaining tower of the 14 km long defence wall that was built around Ghent in the Middle Ages.
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Keizer Karel VWe take you to the Bridge of Imperial Delights, which is flanked by 4 sculptures which depict legendary scenes of the life of Charles V. Our guide will explain you some of them.
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AugustijnenkloosterOn this stop, we’ll tell you about the troublesome history of the Religious Wars and the effect the Calvinist rule has had on the history of the city. (Entering is not part of the tour).
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PatersholTo finish the tour, we take you to the picturesque medieval quarter of the Patershol or ‘Monk’s hole’ to tell you about the social impact of the Industrial Revolution and the role it played in the revival of the city’s economy!
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Private History and Mystery Tour: The Dark Side of Gent
Ghent, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
$200.15
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!