Ghent Boat Tour: Explore Medieval Waterways

Embark on a 40-minute boat trip through the medieval center of Ghent, passing ancient castles, guild halls, and the iconic three towers. A must-do experience in Ghent!

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle) - You’ll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
  • St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - You’ll pass by the beautiful towers of Ghent.
  • Gravensteen - You’ll see by the magnificent Castle of the Counts of Flanders
  • Prinsenhof - The place of birth of Emperor Charles V
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Multilingual on-board commentary
  • Experienced driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks (available for purchase at the jetty)
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 40-minute journey through the medieval heart of Ghent, navigated by water. Be awestruck by the three towers of Ghent, two castles, a historical port, and numerous guild halls. This is a must-do for anyone seeking to explore and appreciate the city of Ghent. Aboard guide available! Boat excursions begin in the city centre of…

Location
Korenlei 4a
Korenlei
Korenlei 4A, 9000 Gent The green boathouse near the bridge.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Joan_g
Apr 29, 2025
Must do boat tour in Ghent! - This was the first thing we did after getting to Ghent. It was a great way to start our few days of staying in the city and helped us get our bearings! Our boat captain was fantastic!
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Amber_w
Apr 26, 2025
This is a must do! - Funny guide, beautiful buildings and very nice boat. I highly recommend! This is a way to see the sights from a different view and to get some history if beautiful Ghent.
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986sabm
Apr 24, 2025
Worth for Kobe alone! - The boat tour was very nice! It was a fairly rainy day, but the boat had a cover prepared which was very nice. Learned a lot about the local history with a funny twist from the guide, Kobe. Really our favorite part was his comments! This was the highlight of our trip to Ghent. The boat goes by all the main historical attractions, so you also get a different view that way. Super worth it!
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Katherine_c
Apr 22, 2025
Tour with Sophie! - The Chocolate Tour with Sophie was incredible! How honored was I to be shown this beautiful city by someone whose family has been here for literally generations! I am so happy I began my week here with Sophie as she brought alive the history of Ghent and so much more from her own personal knowledge of the culture. As well, I have a list of many things to do which I will happily be checking off the list she shared with me! Our day together was engaging and absolutely delightful and I highly recommend touring with Sophie!!
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Karen_f
Apr 13, 2025
Koby was very informative... - Koby was very informative and funny. Great tour guide. Waterways in Gent are worth seeing and the history is amazing.
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James_s
Apr 6, 2025
City break - Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and what a beautiful city. Will most definitely be back again 1 day.
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Wei_l
Apr 29, 2025
The tour was short and... - The tour was short and sweet. The live commentator is good. Since we just went to Bruges, thus the tour felt a little flat but efficient.
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Fk894rcpym
Apr 10, 2025
Must do in Ghent! - Very friendly event! We mistakenly booked for the next day instead of the day we were in Ghent. They graciously accepted to let us go that day itself since we were traveling to Brussels the next day. The boat ride itself is amazing with very good views and narration! Must see for everyone!
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Do1976
Mar 30, 2025
Best Start to Explorer the city - A good start to get to know the city. The information is given in English and French. Unfortunately, a round trip is no longer possible as some passages have since been closed to make room for development. Still a must and a treat in fine weather
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Virginied169
Mar 23, 2025
Ghent by boat - Too few comments in French. Experience that is still worthwhile. Very easy to access. Very regular departures.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).