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Ghent Guided Boat Journey: 40-Minute Historic Heart Exploration with Live Explanations
4.2
165 Ratings
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Take pleasure in a 40-minute led boat journey in the historic core of Ghent with live commentary. The trip starts from the Graslei, one of the city’s most attractive locations and the medieval harbour in the middle of Ghent. Open and enclosed boats are available for your use.
Take pleasure in a 40-minute led boat journey in the historic core of Ghent with live commentary. The trip starts from the Graslei, one of the city’s most attractive locations and the medieval harbour in the middle of Ghent. Open and enclosed boats are available for your use.
Duration:
40 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Graslei and Korenlei - Historic port
- Het Groot Vleeshuis - Great Meat Hall
- Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
- Gent-Watertoerist BVBA - Our office
- Graslei and Korenlei - Historic port
- Het Groot Vleeshuis - Great Meat Hall
- Gravensteen - Castle of the Counts
- Gent-Watertoerist BVBA - Our office

What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- No time slot needed. Departures every 15 minutes in high season and every 30 minutes in low season
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- No time slot needed. Departures every 15 minutes in high season and every 30 minutes in low season
Location
Graslei 2A
Graslei
GRASLEI near number 7 - ticket house with red/white stripes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(165 Ratings)
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Navigator38251128282
May 19, 2025
Gent relaxed - Amazing view, relaxed and helpful guide. A different environment than lived on foot.
The fun facts of the guide are curious and relevant.
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Harvey
Apr 28, 2025
ImperdÃvel. - Very nice this tour through the canal that runs through the main tourist sights of the city.
The "pilot" speaks different languages like Dutch, English...
Funny, even more if you are lucky to be on a sunny day.
Low value: 10 euros.
I'll do it again when I get the chance.
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Tzitzicue
Apr 21, 2025
Hop on hop off - A different view of the city with explanation. 90 minutes to meet in the comfort of a boat. You don't get tired and enjoy yourself. For all ages.
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Ana_kedma
Nov 14, 2024
Super nice. - Pleasant and quiet walk. Boat with blankets at your disposal, duration of 45 minutes with interesting explanations about the building and the history of the city. It is worth it to have another perspective of the historic center.
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826karanjits
Sep 26, 2024
Fun Boat Tour - The boat tour was highlight of our trip to Ghent.
The tour was well-organized, and the staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Our guide shared fascinating insights about the city’s history and landmarks, making the journey even more enjoyable. They even let my 6 year old son drive the boat for few minutes that absolutely made his day.
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Pamela_h
Apr 28, 2025
Our guide was great had a... - Our guide was great had a nice sense of humor. It was difficult to hear / understand him at times. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer day!
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Laura_a_m_1986
Sep 22, 2024
Pleasant boat tour - Lovely calm boat ride along the river and canals with running commentary on the buildings and other sites we passed.
The trip lasted about 40 minutes. All up an enjoyable tour
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497luciep
May 3, 2025
Too touristy, not authentic enough - An experience a little too formatted
The tour lacks authenticity: the guide seems to recite a text learned by heart, which hinders immersion. The condescending attitude of the man at the entrance left a bad impression. A very touristic activity, which would benefit from offering a more personal touch.
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Dianemaries_d
Dec 16, 2024
Do not respect timing - We booked for 16:00 online, we came at the activity 15 minutes before and they told us there was no place at 16:00, we had to wait the next at 16:30.
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Rafael
Nov 13, 2024
Guia wasn't happy at work. - Bad experience. What should be English was in English and French. If English was good, it would be great. But it wasn't. The guide seemed already sick of this work and unhappy with the confusing explanations in which he alternated between English and French. I think the guide on this type of tour makes all the difference. If he is happy to effectively explain and entertain, it will be great. But as it was in this case, looking like I was reading a4 sheet and pronouncing fast and bad English, I do not recommend.
Worse than that are the various plaques on the boat saying that sluts are usual. Gorjeta is not usual in the belgica and one should not give a bad service of this guide in particular.
Really, I do not recommend and would not return.
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