Private tour in Ghent Dirk-Diego V

Ghent Walking & Cycling Tour

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Dirk-Diego V.

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I am fascinated by the multicultural history of Flanders' cities & beyond. My aim as a local guide is to provide you with a personal and professional service: not only to tell you the history, but also to show you these cities of today. I studied economics & public relations at the Artevelde Hogeschool Ghent and by ending up in the travel industry, I took the opportunity to travel all continents. After my active career I took a course of general history and guided different parties in Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp and Brussels. With pleasure I share my experience and knowledge with interested travelers from all over the world for whom I put my best foot forward. "You are a bridge-builder between diverse people", that's how a friend-writer once told me. I believe this is an appropriate description of myself, because looking for beauty in people, architecture, culture and music is my passion. Being on the road I find more interesting than the end goal itself. As the famous scientist Einstein ever pretended: "logic takes you from A to B, imagination takes you everywhere". *studied economics & history *experienced traveler & touroperator *multiple language skills *highly empathic ability *open minded Recommended to travel by train in Belgium: no traffic jams, no reservations needed, high frequencies, very affordable. For your extra comfort, consider buying a 1st class ticket. On weekends travel at half price. Reduced price if you're 65+

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Overview of your Ghent tour

A unique blend of old and new architecture surprises everyone with a sense of curiosity in the past & present of a place to live in as Ghent was one of the most important cities in the 14th Century in Europe. With such an eventful past, even today Ghent remains a dynamic city for both older & young people from all over the country. Famous in Flanders for its various cultural activities, Ghent attracts more and more travelers from abroad, because this vibrant city is a history book in a nutshell: a delight to discover by bike which gives you the opportunity to explore the area beyond the beaten tracks and the busy city-centre. Let me guide you in my beloved city where I live and work since more than half a century, my home base from which I traveled countless times but always like to come back. I am confident that after you see and feel Ghent you will agree. A great combination of walking and cycling.

Your Ghent tour itinerary

-Wintercircus -Sint-Pieters Abbey -De Bijloke -Coupure -Beguinage -Prinsenhof -Castle of the Counts -Vrijdagmarkt -Dok Noord -Portus Ganda

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Bicycle

I'll pick you up in your hotel (if centrally located), we'll walk to the bike rental venue 1/3 walking & 2/3 cycling tour

What's included
Private Guide
Services: a stop for a drink, tips for lunch or dinner
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Equipment: City-bike 16 EUR * E-bike 29 EUR
Other: Guarantee City-bike 40 EUR * E-bike 120 EUR (Full refund if undamaged)
Meeting location

Ghent, Flanders, Belgium

I will meet you in the lobby of your hotel (if centrally located), or in the Sint-Pieters train station We will walk & talk till the bike rental shop where you can choose the right size of the bike

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Bike
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
461046
Languages
English
Dutch
French
Activity level
Moderate
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This private tour in Ghent is perfect for travellers who want to explore both the medieval past and vibrant present of the city. It's ideal for those who enjoy a mix of walking and cycling, and who are interested in discovering the city's rich history and dynamic culture. With Dirk-Diego V. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into Ghent's unique blend of old and new architecture.

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