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  • Where are Fosfor the Dragon’s glasses?

    Treasure hunt through the city
    Sport and recreation
    Walking

    Fancy exploring the city with the entire family? The Fosfor the Dragon app is the ideal guide for a treasure hunt walk through Ghent. Together,...

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    Girl with smartphone on St Michael's Bridge
    Where are Fosfor the Dragon’s glasses?
  • The city goes green

    Discover the silent spots in Ghent
    Walking

    Urban development means giving up green spaces. But once everything is built up, this often entails problems for nature and local residents. Then...

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    Cozy park with a pond on a summer day
    The city goes green
  • Dakanook

    Ghent from a different point of view
    Sport and recreation
    Sailing

    Get away from the daily hustle and bustle and get into a canoe. Canoeing on the Lys gives you the chance to take a breath. Feel one with nature...

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    Child wearing a life jacket sitting at the front of a canoe on the river surrounded by greenery.
    Dakanook
  • 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
  • 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
  • Gandante

    Theme-based guided tours
    Guide

    Whether you're heading out alone or with a group, during the day or in the evening, Gandante vzw offers a wide range of fascinating guided...

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    Group of people stand in the middle of a traffic-free street
    Gandante
  • In the footsteps of Jan and Hubert Van Eyck

    A walk with fun activities for kids
    Walking

    Through this walk, you will learn more about the brothers’ work and about life in the 15th century. The walk is also suitable for families with (...

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    Sint-Baafskathedraal
    In the footsteps of Jan and Hubert Van Eyck
  • Minerva Boat Company

    Captain for a day?
    Sailing

    Anyone aged 18 or over can hire a boat for several hours or a whole day from the Minerva Boat Company.

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    Minerva Boat Company
  • Magical Ghent in the evening

    Explore Ghent with the light plan
    Walking

    As evening falls, the daylight in Ghent does not simply make way for the streetlights. There is light art to enjoy as well. Streets, squares and...

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    Light walk in Ghent
    Magical Ghent in the evening
  • Walk Local with Charlotte Adigéry

    Stroll along the favourite spots of this Ghent-based musician
    Walking
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    Woman leaning against a brick wall
    Walk Local with Charlotte Adigéry
  • Accessibility brochure

    Ghent, accessible for everyone
    Walking

    In Ghent, we want everyone to feel welcome. If you have a temporary or permanent disability, or if you have difficulty walking, this city guide...

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    persoon in een rolstoel langs de Kraanlei
    Accessibility brochure
  • Inspiring places in Ghent

    The most unforgettable spots for a visit to Ghent
    Walking

    Have you ever fallen in love with a place? Have you discovered a spot with a unique vibe where you can relax, enjoy the moment and recharge your...

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    Belfry in winter sunlight
    Inspiring places in Ghent
  • Tours of Ghent

    Intimate tours with surprising themes
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    Tours of Ghent specialises in small, intimate tours centring sightseeing and history around a specific theme.

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    7 women pose near a metal sculpture of a tree leaf
    Tours of Ghent
  • Dott

    Electric mobility in Ghent
    Cycling

    Not brought your bike and prefer electric pedal power? In Ghent, you can easily rent an e-bike from Dott to get around the city. Download the app...

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    Two cyclists ride to the bicycle bridge in the Keizerspark in Ghent on a beautiful sunny day
    Dott
  • De Griffioen

    Discover the most beautiful spots of Ghent by boat
    Sport and recreation
    Sailing

    Welcome on board the open GOZZO-type boat De Griffioen! The skipper will take you to the most beautiful spots in and around Ghent.

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    het voordek van een boot op het water tussen het groen
    De Griffioen
  • WalkinGent

    Budget-friendly guided walks for small and large groups
    Guide

    Are you looking for a guide to discover Ghent? Do you want to know the history of this metropolis from the Middle Ages? Or do you only have time...

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    City Pavilion
    WalkinGent
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