City Explorer: Ghent Day Trip
Our local for this tour
Christophe - Rock & Roll Historian
Experience details
Destination
Brussels
Category
Day trips
Duration
8 hours
Mode of transport
Public transport
Available languages
Deutsch • English • Français • Nederlands
What's included
Private guide • Train Ticket
Here’s an overview of your tour
Done with Brussels? There’s more to explore out there, and your local host knows exactly where! Discover what other gems lay outside of Brussels on a private day trip by train to Ghent. Get more out of your trip by stepping out of Brussels to know more about the country you’re visiting in just one day!
Get ready because at Ghent you’ll see another side of Belgium! This day trip is all about local history, culture, and city highlights, plus fascinating stories and insights by your knowledgeable host. Visit highlights and lesser-known spots of Ghent such as The Belfry of Ghent, Ghent City Hall, St. Bavo's Cathedral, and many more incredible places that will offer a cultural contrast between Brussels and Ghent.
By spending a day with a local, you’ll get authentic insights about Belgium. Along the way, your local host will explain how traditions, customs, and history differ between cities, even if they are from the same country. But thanks to those differences, they make Belgium a beautiful cultural treasure!
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Belgium, your Belgium!
Your itinerary
Meeting point
By the Smurf StatueMore about Belgium
Give yourself the time to not only visit Brussels by also visiting Ghent. Belgium is such a beautiful country that the more you know about it, the more you’ll fall in love with it. That’s why your host can’t wait to take you to GhentGems of Ghent
Check out The Belfry of Ghent, Ghent City Hall, St. Bavo's Cathedral, and more must-sees but with a twist...through the eyes of a local. Get to know some of the less walked paths in Ghent with some great hidden gems and alternative stories that only a local knows aboutCultural Contrasts
Cities are like snowflakes; each one of them is unique. And as you visit Ghent, you’ll be able to see the differences compared to Brussels. Discover how much traditions, architecture, and even language can change from one city to another and how they complement each otherLocal Knowledge
To experience the best of Ghent, there’s no better way to do so than like a local. Your local host will make this private day trip an enriching experience by sharing knowledge, stories, insights, and answering your questions!
Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?
Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!
Select your local guide
Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.
Christophe
Rock & Roll Historian
Christophe4.9256 reviewsI speakDeutsch • English • Français • Nederlands
Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
- Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful
Included
- Private guide
- Train Ticket
Not included
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Fun tour of Brussels
"We had a great tour of Brussels with Christopher. He was fun, knowledgeable and super helpful. We had a very warm spring day and the crowds were challenging, but Christophe managed to navigate our to...
- 5.0
Christophe in Brussels
"Great tour and guide. Hit the places you don't usually see on a classic tour. Learn so much about Brussels."
- 5.0
Review about Christophe
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What is the cancellation policy?
When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.
When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.
When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.
Read moreWhat payment methods are available?
During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.Can I pay in any currency?
Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.Is this tour always private?
All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.
Our local for this tour
Christophe - Rock & Roll Historian
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