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  • Explore Ghent’s old and new docks

    Walk in the former dock area
    Walking

    This walk starts at the bridge over the river Lys on the corner of Kongostraat and Minnemeers, and ends at Schipperskaai. It takes you through the...

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    dok noord
    Explore Ghent’s old and new docks
  • Iconic Cycle Routes

    Wonderful cycle routes around Ghent
    Cycling

    The Iconic Cycle Routes take you past the loveliest spots in Flanders.

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    Countrywide cycle routes
    Iconic Cycle Routes
  • De Gentse Barge

    Enjoy a trip in a historic tow barge
    Sailing

    This boat is a replica of an eighteenth century flat, horse-drawn barge and can be hired all year round for business receptions, product launches...

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    De Gentse Barge
    De Gentse Barge
  • Walk Local with Lut Soens

    A walk for shopaholics
    Walking
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    Lut Soens in front of the opera house
    Walk Local with Lut Soens
  • Walk Local with Ben Van Alboom

    Dive into Ghent’s nightlife with nightlife expert Ben Van Alboom
    Walking
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    Ben Van Alboom in a dark and empty Ghent nightclub
    Walk Local with Ben Van Alboom
  • BeerSecret

    Discover the world of beer
    Guide

    If you feel like tasting beer in a unique and comprehensive manner, you should definitely attend BeerSecret! The team will surprise you with an...

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    Beer tasting during a boat trip
    BeerSecret
  • Benelux Rederij

    Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenery
    Sailing

    The River Lys, also known as the Golden River, is one of the most beautiful rivers in Flanders. The region along the river is renowned for its...

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    Cruise on the meandering Lys
    Benelux Rederij
  • Bike point Gent Dampoort

    Bicycle rental and repair
    Cycling

    This bike point of De Fietsambassade is located at the Gent-Dampooort railway station.

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    De Fietsambassade Gent
    Bike point Gent Dampoort
  • Rederij De Gentenaer

    Join us on a boat on Ghent's canals
    Sailing

    Classic and thematic boat trips on the inland waterways but also extended day programmes for groups.

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    Boat at the Castle of the Counts
    Rederij De Gentenaer
  • Walk local with Step­hen & David Dewae­le

    Stroll along the places that inspired the DJ brothers
    Walking
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    stephen and david dewaele sitting in front of a black wall with white lines
    Walk local with Step­hen & David Dewae­le
  • From electricity to street art

    A walk along colourful outdoor electrical enclosures
    Walking

    If there is art on outdoor electrical enclosures, doesn’t that make them art boxes? Yes, you read it correctly! Go and discover the colourful art...

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    Lindert Steegen painted the outdoor electrical enclosure near Nieuwland 1
    From electricity to street art
  • Ghent-Authentic

    Qualitative private guided tours in Ghent
    Guide

    Ghent-Authentic is a professional guide service in Ghent, specialized in tailor-made private tours, exclusive visits and The Ghent Altar Piece....

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    Ghent Authentic
    Ghent-Authentic
  • Viadagio vzw

    Unforgettable experience in wooden boats
    Sailing

    Viadagio offers durable and ecologically sound boat tours on the Ghent canals in man-powered wooden boats. This ensures that they will not cause...

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    Viadagio vzw Gent
    Viadagio vzw
  • Gent on wheels

    A tourist route for wheelchair-bound visitors
    Walking

    This short wheelchair route introduces you to all the highlights of the historical city centre.

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    Gent on wheels
    Gent on wheels
  • Coin Route

    In the footsteps of medieval merchants
    Walking

    The idea behind the Coin Route (Muntenroute) is to visualise the Middle Ages' trade route between Bruges and Cologne, which went through...

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    Coin Route
    Coin Route
  • Walk local met Murielle Scherre

    A walk focused on shopping and sustainability
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    Murielle Scherre seen several times in mirrors
    Walk local met Murielle Scherre
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