Ghent

Ghent Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5

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Ghent Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

See Ghent’s landmarks and local corners in four hours, on a private walk shaped to your pace and style.

What makes this experience special

This half-day is carefully planned but flexible. See Ghent’s medieval icons from a fresh angle, then slip into streets, riversides, and neighborhoods most visitors miss, always at your pace.

Key highlights

Four hours shaped around what you want most
Begin at the Belfry, then choose your path
Balance icons with tucked-away corners
Follow a thoughtful route that adapts to you
Pause for history, food, or daily life as you prefer
Your host checks in and adjusts focus in real time
End where it makes sense for your rhythm

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

4 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

Walking experience may use public transport for long distances

What’s included

Tailored itinerary based on your preferences

A knowledgeable host who knows the hidden gems

Flexible start times to fit your day

What’s not included

Food, drinks and shopping expenses

Transport fares or attraction entry fees

Meeting point

Belfry of Ghent, Sint-Baafsplein, Gent 9000 Gent, Belgium

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

Here’s what your experience could look like

These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes

Meeting point

Belfry of Ghent, Sint-Baafsplein, Gent 9000 Gent, Belgium

Belfry of Ghent Views

Start at Ghent’s medieval heart.

Ghent Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

You might begin around the Belfry on Sint-Baafsplein, where your host helps frame Ghent’s story from the top square. Some guests linger for history, while others take a photo and move on into the surrounding streets.

Cathedral or Café Streets

Choose history, art, or daily rhythm.

From here, your host could guide you into St. Bavo’s Cathedral to see the Van Eyck masterpiece, or into nearby lanes. Some guests stay with the culture, others prefer to wander along.

Patershol or Riverside Houses

Step deeper into Ghent’s texture.

Midway, you might wander into Patershol’s cobbled lanes or along Graslei and Korenlei by the water. Some guests pause for stories, while others keep walking through the riverside flow.

A Flexible Ending

Close in a space that fits you.

Your host may end in Vrijdagmarkt or a quiet riverside corner. Some guests linger in a café with tips for the next day, others prefer a short goodbye before continuing the day on their own.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

Sharing Belgian Flavors Over Lunch

Catching Views Across Belgium’s Skyline

Soaking in Belgian Rooftop Views

Bright Smiles on a Belgian Stroll

Festive Cheer in a Belgian Market

Discovering Timeless Squares Together

Sunny Strolls Along the Water

A Playful Pause at a Beloved Landmark

Toasting to Belgian Friendships

Exploring Belgium’s Beauty Together

Exploring Belgium Rain or Shine

Night Lights and Shared Stories

A Family Adventure in Belgium

Charming Streets and Lively Conversations

Smiles by Historic Monuments

See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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What travelers think of our Belgium experiences

Steve Sep 2025

Excellent tour of Brussels. Senna was very knowledgeable, loves the city and gave us a tour that made Brussels a unique European city for us. I had been here before and did not appreciate how the city differed from other European cities. So people frIendly and open. With what we saw and experienced we now know. We strongly recommend this tour, we could never have done what we did on our own.

Wei Sep 2025

Lovely warm person with a lot of insights felt comfortable with him from the start

Jamie Sep 2025

Our guide was Fabio, an engaging young historian. His enthusiasm for Brussel’s history, culture and architecture was contagious. Everyone in our party thoroughly enjoyed our tour.

John Sep 2025

Good day. Our tour today was nothing short of being excellent and we highly recommend it. Tiago was very knowledgeable and informative. A great introduction to wonderful Brussels. We give him 5 stars.

Candice Sep 2025

First time in Brussels, Patrick gave a great local perspective of his city. Met us at convenient location, was accommodating for places to rest and use restrooms. Highly recommended him for 1st time visits to his city.

Candice Sep 2025

We’ve been on several walking tours before and Patrick was among to top.

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FAQs

Your questions, answered

Is this a traditional tour or something different?

This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.

How does personalization work?

After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire where you can share your interests, travel style, and any must-see spots. Based on that, we’ll match you with a local host who’ll reach out to plan your personalized itinerary..

What if I don’t know what I want to explore?

That’s completely fine! Select an experience theme or a flexible discovery experience, and after booking, answer a few questions so your host can design the perfect experience for you.

Will I know my itinerary in advance?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to chat with your host directly and agree on a plan for the day. However, there’s always room for spontaneity and local surprises!

Can I request specific places or types of stops?

Yes! After booking, you will receive a questionnaire where you can highlight must-visit spots and anything else you’d like to include, and your host will craft your experience around them.

Will I see famous landmarks or just hidden gems?

Both! Your host will take you to iconic sights if you want to see them, but they’ll also introduce you to places and stories most travelers miss.

Can I change the meeting place?

Yes, you will be in touch with your host before your experience, and you can agree on a different meeting point with them. Your host can meet you anywhere central that’s convenient.

Can my host meet me at my accommodation?

Hotel meet-ups are available upon request in central areas. If you're staying outside the city, your host will recommend the best meeting spot and guide you with directions.