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Discover the highlights of Ghent—as well as the city’s lesser-known attractions—on this private walking tour. Pick between multiple convenient start times and meet your guide in the city center. You’ll discover top Ghent attractions, from castles to riverside guildhalls, and will learn all about its history along the way. You’ll also stop for sweet treats, and will explore areas only locals know.

Unwrap Ghent’s chocolate offerings more easily than you could alone on this private walking tour. Discover the city’s chocolate hotspots—and historical sights on route— without smartphones and maps: letting a guide lead you past medieval landmarks and through cobbled lanes to deluxe chocolatiers and hidden confectionery shops. Sample luscious treats, meet the makers, and gain insight into Ghent’s chocolate-making craft that you’d likely never get if exploring alone.

Exploring Old Ghent independently may mean skimming over some of its history and sights. Gain more than a cursory overview of the city on this private walking tour, which can be tailored around you. Let a local guide lead you to St. Bavo’s Cathedral and other must-sees so you don’t get lost; uncover their significance, and sample a culinary speciality—all bonuses you could easily miss out on if alone.

Did you know that Art Nouveau was born in Belgium? After your driver and your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel, enjoy a personalized private Art Nouveau tour in Brussels and in Antwerp. During this tour, you will visit Victor Horta’s house (only from 2 pm till 5.30pm, not on Mondays) and/or a house he designed for his friend Eugène Autrique (only from Wednesday till Sunday, from 12 until 6 pm). Moreover, you will visit several Art Nouveau districts, such as sq. Ambiorix, Ixelles Ponds and Ixelles Trinité district.

Experience the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in or around Amsterdam, travel by comfortable car with a local insider and explore your top bucket list sites or let your guide craft an adventure for you. Taste delicious beer and chocolate, wander cobbled medieval streets and take a canal cruise, and admire historic buildings and sculptures.

Ghent is a postcard perfect stop on any tour of Europe. The good news is that Ghent is small enough to be discovered by foot but big enough to stay vibrant. The perfect mix between cosmopolitanism and the quiet atmosphere of a provincial town. In this 2 hours tour you will discover the history of one of the most beautiful towns in Belgium, admire the outstanding charm of its quays, churches and squares. Once a beacon of richness in Northern Europe, due to its textile trade industry with deepest roots into the Middle Ages. Not only will you learn the history of the city and its ups and downs, but also its legends, about cultural and architectural style and about today’s everyday life. You will learn about: History of Ghent Its importance in medieval times Famous art works of Ghent Myths and legends of the city History of the Gravensteen Castle Town’s medieval architecture History and architecture of the three towers of Ghent Religious and political background Cultural scene of the city

Bruges is a city to fall in love with! And the good news is that “The Venice of the North”, one of the most visited medieval cities in Europe, is easily accessible on foot! Well preserved cobbled lanes and picturesque canals, photogenic market squares lined with majestic towers, historic churches and old almshouses. Explore its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, discover its charm and see its major historic attractions on a 2-hour guided tour. You will learn about: History and origins of the city Legends and myths of Bruges Importance as a Hanseatic City Treasures of Church of Our Lady, including the tomb of Charles the Bold, last Valois Duke of Burgundy and sculpture of the Madonna and Child created by Michelangelo Cultural scene of the city

Instead of a typical Bruges tour based on a list of landmarks, pair up with a Lokafyer guide for a private walking tour that’s a new concept in travel. From a pre-tour phone consultation to the walking tour itself, it’s an experience that’s tailored to your interests, whether you’re checking out historic neighborhoods, shopping for souvenirs, or looking for restaurants where locals actually hang out.

Ghent is known for its striking medieval landmarks and picturesque canals, but many travelers only get to see the highlights. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Ghent local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Bruges and Ghent are two charming, small towns in Belgium, each just a short train ride away from Brussels. In a perfect world, Bruges and Ghent each deserve their own day for exploring. However, if you are short on time, you can visit Bruges and Ghent in one day. Namur is the capital city of the Wallonia region of Belgium. At the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers is the Citadel, a medieval fortress with 7km of underground passages, gardens, views and a golden statue of a giant turtle. In town, the Felicien Rops Museum focuses on the works of this 19th-century, Namur-born erotic artist. The baroque St. Loup Church has marble columns and a richly carved ceiling.

Mechelen is a city between Brussels and Antwerp in northern Belgium. Inside the 13th-century St. Rumbold’s Cathedral is an imposing altar and a work by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck. The attached St. Rumbold’s Tower offers 360-degree views of the city. Deportees to WWII concentration camps were held at Kazerne Dossin military barracks, where a museum and memorial commemorate the Jews and Gypsies who passed through.

Leuven is a city east of Brussels, Belgium, known for its breweries. On a central square is the 15th-century town hall, with its tall spires. The building is decorated with hundreds of statues of local figures, biblical characters and saints. Opposite, the late Gothic St. Peter’s Church houses a “Last Supper” by the Flemish Primitive painter Dieric Bouts. Nearby, Oude Markt is a long square lined with bars and cafes. Mechelen is a city between Brussels and Antwerp in northern Belgium. Inside the 13th-century St. Rumbold’s Cathedral is an imposing altar and a work by Flemish artist Anthony van Dyck. The attached St. Rumbold’s Tower offers 360-degree views of the city. Deportees to WWII concentration camps were held at Kazerne Dossin military barracks, where a museum and memorial commemorate the Jews and Gypsies who passed through.

Bruges and Ghent are two charming, small towns in Belgium, each just a short train ride away from Brussels. In a perfect world, Bruges and Ghent each deserve their own day for exploring. However, if you are short on time, you can visit Bruges and Ghent in one day. We visited Bruges and Ghent in one day from Brussels. It’s a long, busy day, but we loved it. For the best experience, you need to get an early start. Bruges, the more popular of these two towns, tends to get very crowded midday. To avoid spending your valuable time in line, get to Bruges in the morning. On this day trip, you can stroll fairytale streets, dine on waffles and chocolate, take in the view from two belfries, go on a canal cruise, and visit an ancient castle. Here is our exact itinerary through Bruges and Ghent. Enjoy!

Enjoy this private walking tour in the city of Bruges alongside your private official guide and get to know the best of this UNESCO World Heritage Site has to offer. During this tour you will visit the most famous monuments and sites of the city. Starting from the main square, you will walk from here to the lovely structure located in the Grôte Markt, the Provinciaal Hof. Still at the square, you will visit the Xpo Salvador Dalí and the medieval bell tower of Belfort. You will pass by the Statue of Simon Stevin, visit the Town Hall, The Saint Salvator Cathedral, the main church of the city and much more. Tours includes inside visits to the Church of Our Lady, the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world and wonderful the Basilique of the Holy Blood.

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Spend a few hours sipping brews and learning about Ghent's beer history on this half-day walking tour. With a beer-loving guide in the lead, you'll follow a curated itinerary focused on the history of brewing and beer in Ghent, which was intertwined with the city's religious life. Five tastings sessions are included at different locations.

Bruges is renowned for its rich brewing traditions and many delicious local beers—and this accessible walking tour offers you the perfect way to discover both. Meet your group directly at the Bruges Beer Museum, and begin the tour within its walls. Then, continue on a walking tour through the city’s UNESCO-listed, medieval center. You’ll make multiple stops along the way, will learn more about the city’s beer history, and will sample five different brews as you go.

Forget about unprepared guides, huge groups, last minute cancellations ... Hire the professionalism of Niceday tours for a minimum price, FROM € 10 PERSON. Our guides explain the interiors of the churches, talk about art and history and discover the culture and secrets of the "Jewel of Flanders”. You will also get some incredible city tips about where to taste the typical Flemish food or have a Kwak beer in the "shoe bar" Dulle Griet.

Forget about unprepared guides, huge groups, last minute cancellations ... Hire the professionalism of Niceday tours for a minimum price, FROM € 10 PERSON. Our guides explain the interiors of the churches, talk about art and history and discover the culture of Flanders. At 10:30 am we pick you up in Bargeplein (next to the red pergola and the toilets) to begin our visit in the charming city of Bruges, located 100 kilometers northwest of the Belgian capital and just 15 km from the North Sea.

Discover the stories behind Belgium’s famous beermaking heritage at the Bruges Beer Experience. Learn about the monks who were early brewing innovators, how best to pair beer with food, and the cultural aspects of beer drinking in a fun and interactive setting. Conveniently located in the historic city center, the museum also offers a special non-beer exhibit just for kids, plus a bar with more than a dozen Belgian draught beers for the grown-ups.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this time-saver walking tour covers the highlights of picturesque Bruges in just a few hours. Tick off iconic landmarks in Grote Markt and Burq Square, from the Basilica of the Holy Blood to the famous medieval-era tower, the Belfry, discovering fun facts along the way.

Visit Ghent and Bruges with a professional driver and a tour guide. Our tour is customizable. Here you can find a general programme of your visit: Starting of the tour from your location to Bruges, the famous "Venise of the north " Unesco world heritage. Discover the canals and beautiful gothic buildings with the explanations of your guide who will bring you to the most interesting places of the City center as the Basilica of the Holly blood of Jesus, the Belfrey tower, the Minnewater lake, our Lady Church, Sint Janshospital with it's beautiful Memling museum and/or the Groeninge museum. Enjoy and optional boat trip. Free time for lunch. After lunch, continuation to Ghent and it's marvelous Altarpiece in the Cathedral. Enjoy the canals and guild houses of the City center with an optional boat trip. Don't miss the Castle of Counts of Flanders! After the visit, the guide and the driver will drop you off at cuiseship or elsewhere in ZeeBrugge or Brugge or Brussels.

During your cruise stop you can take the time to discover how medieval architecture and a vibrant student life go hand in hand. The cruise port of Antwerp is about one hour away from Ghent. The city is both historic and contemporary; it is crossed by two rivers and a number of canals on which 30 minutes city cruises are offered. Apart from the one thousand year old Castle of the Counts, Ghent renovated its squares and main buildings in preparation of a universal exhibition which was organised in 1913. During the walking tour with your private guide, you discover the beauty and history of the picturesque streets and canals.

Discover the capital of Europe with a private guide during your cruise stop As capital of Belgium and capital of Europe, Brussels offers the best of many worlds: from Gothic architecture to Art Nouveau, from historical landmarks like the Triumphal Arch in the Jubilee Park and the Palace of Justice to the Atomium, the icon of modernity during the universal exhibition Expo 58. The medieval city centry is both trendy and traditional. We discover the city both by private car and on foot. Brussels offers spectacular views as it was built on seven hills.