Ghent Medieval Center Boat Tour

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Duration: 40 minutes

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Discover Ghent on a boat trip on the river Leie, which lasts approximately 40 minutes. Accompanied by a local guide you will learn interesting historical facts about the different medieval monuments you will encounter on the tour, such as the majestic St. Bavo's Cathedral, the picturesque monasteries built in the 13th century and the impressive Ghent Towers.

Enjoy a boat tour of Ghent for about 40 minutes.
Learn about the medieval centre and its history from a local guide.
Admire sights such as the incredible Castle of the Counts of Flanders

Boat tour of Ghent's medieval city centre
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Explore the amazing Belgian city on a boat tour through the medieval centre of Ghent, sailing along the river Leie for approximately 40 minutes.

Together with a local guide you will immerse yourself in the history and beauty of the city in a unique way, while watching and listening to fascinating historical narratives about iconic medieval monuments such as:

St. Bavo's Cathedral: a Gothic-style jewel that holds the famous painting "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb". It offers panoramic views from its tower.

Ghent Towers: an icon of the city, they consist of the bell tower of Belfort, the tower of St. Bavo's Cathedral and the tower of St. Nicholas Church.

Castle of the Counts of Flanders: medieval monument with impressive towers and well-preserved ramparts. It offers a historical experience and panoramic views of the city.

Ghent Belfry: is one of the outstanding medieval towers. It houses a historic carillon.

Prinsenhof: was the residence of Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor.

Without a doubt, this boat trip is a way of getting to know the city from a different and original perspective.

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He marvelled at the rich history surrounding the Leie River.

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It was exciting to walk past the imposing St. Bavo's Cathedral and appreciate the architecture of the ancient monasteries.

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This boat tour allowed me to see the main landmarks of Ghent from a unique perspective.

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During the boat ride, I couldn't resist capturing the breathtaking views with my camera. The images of the river banks, with the historical monuments as a backdrop, are truly worthy of framing.