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Private tour in Ghent Natalie L

Authentic Ghent Private Tour

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Natalie L.

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Hi, my name is Natalie and I currently live in the lovely historical university town of Leuven but I was born and raised in the Ghent area. I also lived, studied and worked in Brussels for a while. I love them all and I can't wait to show you all of my hometowns and more! During my many years living abroad (Australia, USA, Peru) I've obtained a PhD degree in peace and human rights studies and I've started my own sustainable and alternative tourism enterprise in Peru. I'm back where it all started now in Belgium and excited to show visitors my country and my favorite places. By the way, don't worry, it's not because I can put a 'Dr. ' prefix to my name, that you'll get a boring, factual tour full of dates. I'm also full of stories and I've discovered (thanks to visitors) that I have a good sense of humor and apparently am quite entertaining as well. I am especially focused on unique, authentic and different travel experiences and I always encourage meaningful contacts with the locals. I am especially passionate about social impact tours, off the beaten path experiences but also hidden gems and stories. Because of my educational background, I love to share some general information and background about my home country and I love a good conversation and discussion on any subject. I am very flexible and spare no efforts to make sure you have the best experience possible on your day with me. Your wish is my command or rather my challenge to develop a great personalized experience and to make sure you learn something valuable and of course that you have a great time. I hope to see you on your visit to Belgium! PhD in International Studies (Peace and Conflict Studies, Human Rights) Expert and Researcher of Responsible Tourism and Social Impact Tours Near Native Level of English (lived in Australia and US, PhD from the UK) Conversational Level of Spanish (lived in Peru) Masters Degree in Germanic Languages (English/Dutch) Masters Degree in Journalism Seasoned Traveler I guide tours in Dutch and English, I don't (yet) in Spanish, French or German but I do have a good conversational level of these languages. I drive a rather small car so I can only take 3 passengers. For larger groups I will need to rent a larger van.

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Overview of your Ghent tour

Would you like to see Ghent's highlights but also discover a lesser known side of this beautiful city, away from the masses? Do you want to learn more about Ghent and its locals and discover some hidden gems and stories while also learn more about the history and the present of Ghent and Flanders? Do you want to know why Ghent is Belgium's most innovative and progressive city? If you answered yes to these (or some of these) questions, I would love to have you on this tour! We will visit the most famous, not-to-be-missed attractions of Ghent but we'll go beyond the general touristic information and also link it to the present and the bigger picture. We'll then go out of the main touristic area and visit equally interesting and beautiful places where mostly locals spend their time. This tour is meant to be customized according to your specific interests. Please help me out and let me know in advance what you consider interesting and what you would like to focus on.

Recent Reviews

Gary P.United States
September 2025

We had a wonderful tour of Ghent today with Natalie. As a matter of fact we had three wonderful tours this week with her. She guided us in Antwerp, Brugge and Ghent. Natalie is very knowledgeable about all three cities and shared a lot of relevant information as we walked around each city center. Her English is excellent and as is her communication skills. Natalie was on time waiting for us at the agreed upon meeting place each day. We thoroughly enjoyed her company and would whole heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for that special private guide in Belgium.

Sally M.United Kingdom
June 2025

We had an excellent tour with Natalie. She is so knowledgeable about her country and city and we so enjoyed hearing from her about the history and background to Gent. It was great to meet another ToursbyLocals guide who knows their city so well and loves to share that with visitors. Thank you Natalie - it was great to meet you!

Peter B.United Kingdom
June 2025

Natalie is a fantastic guide and a pleasure to spend time with - thoroughly recommended…

Jim Z.United States
June 2025

Great tour!

Sandy M.
April 2025

Excellent! Highly recommend Natalie! Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic about her hometown of Ghent, flexible and adjusted the tour to our interests, provided excellent local recommendations for dinner and drinks.

Rusty K.United States
February 2025

I have used tours by locals for my past eight adventures. This trip, I met Natalie. She was an excellent guide. She was knowledgable, prepared and punctual. She made sure that I saw everything that I requested plus everything that I didn't even know I should see. It was an excellent experience. I highly recommend her for your guide in Ghent. It was a perfect day.

Your Ghent tour itinerary

The highlights include: the Medieval port, the Castle of the Counts, St Bavo Cathedral, the Meat Hall, the Vrijdagmarkt, City Hall, the Belfry and many more. The hidden gems include: first stone residences, a weird statue, last city gate, quiet but historical neighborhoods, ... This itinerary is meant to be customized, so don't forget to mention your interests, preferences, etc.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. If you like to spend more time or add extra services (include lunch for instance) send me a message and I'll send you a quote.
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

Hotel, train station

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
570978
Languages
Dutch
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Ghent is perfect for travellers interested in exploring both the famous attractions and hidden gems of the city. It's ideal for those who want to learn about Ghent's history and its innovative present, and who enjoy connecting with a local for deeper insights.

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