7 Local Favourites in Ghent Worth Booking

1.City Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53Our pick

Ghent by bike in 150 minutes with safe lanes and story-rich stops like the Castle of the Counts, Portus Ganda, and UNESCO beguinage.

“Had a great tour around the city with Tim. He showed us a bunch of interesting places and had a lot of knowledge about the city and its history. Biking was very doable, with minimal hills. Just a few cobble stones here and there, but mostly we avoided those. Would highly recommend!”

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2.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 93 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $64

A private Ghent walk with a local guide, tailored to your interests, plus quiet secrets and practical tips over 2 to 6 hours.

“Cela permet de découvrir la ville en profondeur et d’apprendre un peu d’histoire”

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3.Gent Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 1 - 6 hours · from $48Best value

Private local walk through Ghent canals and medieval streets, from Gravensteen to Patershol, with flexible pace and insider tips.

“Guide was late to meet us, unprepared with opening times of sites, and shared limited knowledge of the history of Ghent. He was also not a local as in the name of the activity.”

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4.Private Hidden Gems Walking Tour in Ghent

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $210Top rated

A private 3-hour Ghent walk with offbeat streets plus chocolate tastings at two famous chocolatiers, led by a local guide in English.

“This was the best tour we’ve taken in a long time! Nick was professional, funny, knowledgeable, and passionate. It was our first time in Gent and we left feeling like like locals! We have a three year old son and a six year old daughter, so three hours seemed like it might be tough to pull off ... but Nick included them in the tour, quizzed them about what we were learning, and made organized a handful of stops at local chocolate shops. HIGHLY recommend this tour for couples and families! If we could rate the tour with six stars, we would. We’ll be back!”

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5.Ghent Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet a Ghent local on a private walking tour in English, with a flexible, custom route and hotel pickup, designed around your interests.

“Couldn't be better! We had a wonderful time with Francis. He spent two hours walking us around Ghent showing us areas we wouldn't normally see on our own. I highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $93

Ghent express walk in 60 to 90 minutes with a local guide: Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Gravensteen, plus bar and cafe tips.

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7.Half-Day Private Highlights and Hidden Gems of Ghent Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $137

Private 3.5-hour Ghent highlights tour with medieval streets, top squares, St Bavo’s Cathedral, and snack tips on food and history.

“We had a fantastic time and saw so many amazing sights. Natalie was the best possible guide. She could answer all of our questions and then tell us more”

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