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Private tour in Ghent Albert C
Ghent, highlights and off the beaten track
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I'm official guide of Flanders (training 2, 5 years) and official guide of the city of Bruges (training 2, 5 years). I have also done several seminars of Medieval art, Industrial history, mythology. . . But most of all, I'm passionate about the amazing cultural and historical heritage of the Belgian cities. And I'm also writer what gives extra thrilling to my stories and the way I explain them. Don't expect a boring tour with me. I love to entertain people with interesting facts, funny anecdotes, sense of humor and tasting experiences. Because food and drinks are basics in the Belgian culture. I speak English, Spanish, Dutch, Catalan and a little of French and Portuguees. Exclusive tours. I guide in the most beautiful Belgian cities: Brussels, Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Namur, Leuven, Mechelen, Ieper, Liege. Also in the city of Luxembourg. Contact me and I will offer you without obligation personalized options for your tour, half day or full day. Well, if you read until here, maybe you are interested in following one of my tours. See you soon! Certified Flanders tourguide (Het Perspectief, Ghent) Certified guide of Brugge (Spermalie Hotel en Toerismeschool Brugge) Other tourism courses: Gent 10 op 10 and Tussen bazen en beluiken (Het Perspectief, Ghent) Master in Communication Sciences (Journalims) Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
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Overview of your Ghent tour
In this tour I show you Ghent in all his glory. The astonishing constructions from the Middle Ages. The industrial heritage of the 19th century (when the writer Alexander Dumas called Ghent "the Manchester of the Inland"). The hidden gems and the secret spots of the city center. The graffiti street and the new constructions of the 21st century. We follow the track of John Quincy Adams when he was in the city to sign the Treaty of Ghent (the end of the war of 1812). We the churches to learn about the Gothic style.
Your Ghent tour itinerary
We visit the medieval centre of Ghent with: *His astonishing Belfry (listed as a World Heritage Sites by UNESCO). *We feel the spirituality of Saint Nicholas' Church (13th century), *We walk then through the Graslei and Korenlei piers, *The Great Butchers' Hall, *The Vrijdagmarkt square (linked with the Hundred Years' War between England and France), *De Patershol's cobbled alleys to discover the stunning Gravensteen (a castle from the 12th century). *We visit the interior of Saint Bavo's Cathedral (during opening hours, free entrance), a Gothic gem church with baroque decoration. * The public library * The red light neighborhood * The palace were John Quincy Adams stayed in the city in 1814
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Type: Walking
It is a walking tour. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended.
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Ghent, Flanders, Belgium
I recommend to meet us in the city center. At the tower of Belfort Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 Gent
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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