Full Day Tour to Ghent from Brussels

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Full description Discover the birthplace of Charles V, a marvel of a city frozen in the 15th century, full of history, canals, and monuments. Join us with the best local guides to explore the incredible city of Ghent. On our excursion to Ghent from Brussels, you'll enjoy a unique day to discover one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium and Europe. The charm of its canals and medieval architecture makes Ghent a city of great heritage value.

Our local guides will share all the history with you and provide the best recommendations so you can feel like a true Belgian. We believe you should enjoy both the cultural aspects and the contemporary life of the country. For many, Ghent is even more beautiful than Bruges, so you can't miss forming your own opinion.

The city where Charles I of Spain and V of Germany was born, Ghent is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. In the 16th century, it was the second-largest city in Europe by population, only behind Paris, which is why it boasts such a monumental historic center.

At 8:30 am, we'll pick you up at the main entrance of Brussels Central Station for an hour-long journey to the beautiful and mighty city of Ghent, home to the famous Van Eyck brothers.

First, we'll explore the Ghent City Hall, an enormous building with a complex facade that appears to be formed by two buildings, but it's only an optical illusion. One of the three famous towers of Ghent belongs to Saint Bavo's Cathedral, another stop on our tour.

Inside the Cathedral, the undeniable protagonist is the altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers, "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," recognized worldwide as a masterpiece.

The second tower is the Ghent Belfry, standing proudly at 91 meters, topped by the city's symbol, the dragon. We'll visit the Grain Market and Ghent's Market Square, not only a historical square but also a monumental place surrounded by fantastic architecture.

Nearby, we'll find Saint Nicholas' Church, a magnificent example of Gothic architecture where we'll see the third tower. We can't leave Ghent without strolling along the Graslei and Korenlei Quays, crossing the canals of the city's old port via Saint Michael's Bridge, a magnificent spot to sit and observe the city and its people.

Other places we'll visit include the Great Butchers' Hall and the only medieval castle still standing in Ghent, the Castle of the Counts of Ghent, known as "Gravensteen" in Flemish, where we'll see remnants of its defensive system. It's the oldest castle of its kind in all of Flanders. After the tour, you'll have 4 hours of free time to have lunch and explore the city at your leisure. Additional information Customers must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.Since 2018, Belgian regulations oblige us, on certain occasions, to use radios with headphones. You can use your own, 3.5 mm jack, not wireless. If not, we offer disposable ones for a symbolic price (at the client's expense)You can leave your luggage or backpacks on the bus if you need to at no extra cost.We cannot guarantee that all buses will have toilets as these are short routes. However, if a customer needs to stop at a service area for any emergency or reason, the bus will stop during the journeyDigital voucher, it is not necessary to print the booking confirmationYou are allowed to take a pram on the bus, but a baby car seat is not providedThe bus does not have a ramp or lift for wheelchairs, so it is necessary for people to be able to get on and off the bus on their own or be accompanied by someone to help them. Wheelchairs can be stored in the luggage compartment without any problemEntrance fees to the monuments are not included, but during the tour all the monuments visited inside are free of charge. Only those such as the bell tower or the access to the cathedral museum are charged (entrance tickets cost from 5-10 € depending on the activity). As the visit lasts approximately 2 hours, at those points where there is a fee, an explanation is given so that you can then return to the meeting point and enjoy it at your leisure. In areas such as the polyptych there is a longer stop than usual than in the cathedral, as there is a replica that can be visited at no extra costComfortable shoes are recommendedThe tour operates with a minimum of 10 people Inclusions Round-trip transfer by busGuided walking tour of the cityProfessional guide Exclusions Hotel pickup and drop offTransportation to the meeting pointEntrances, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the inclusions of the tourOther unspecified service Cancellation Policy Cancellation free of charge up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less time or no-show, no refund will be made. Meeting point Central Station (Gare Central). On Place Carrefour de l`Europe under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, opposite the Hilton hotel.

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