Points of interest

Do you like exploring the city by bike? De Fietsambassade has three bike points where you can rent or repair a bike or pump up your tyres.

A century ago, Ghent looked very different from today. Can you image a city full of densely populated courtyards and smoking factory chimneys?...

Stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking is the perfect activity for individuals, families and groups. Enjoy the soothing rhythm of paddling as you...

A small fleet of electrical boats offer the most relaxed/relaxing way of exploring Ghent’s beauty spots.

Every day, Legends Tours organises free walking tours.

Leiecruises offers comfortable and relaxing cruises on the river Lys in the countryside and boat tours in Ghent.

The ‘professional strollers’ at Vizit aim to make you fall in love with Ghent by giving you an unforgettable day on foot or by bicycle, by taking...

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...

Throughout the city, art is omnipresent in public space. We often pass by these works without noticing them. During this walk, you will explore...

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...

Take your entire family for a bike ride and pass by 8 parks and playgrounds on the way. This bicycle ride is almost 15 km long and takes you...

Ride the 'Gentse Fietsen Route'! Discover every corner of the beautiful Ghent by bike. With the insider tips of true Ghentians. Time to...

The Van Eyck brothers did not invent the content of The Ghent Altarpiece themselves. We know that the symbolism of the artwork was crystal-clear...

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

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...