The traces of the Middle Ages are omnipresent in Ghent. The city breathes history, in the streets and in the cultural offer. You can visit a historical monument, an exhibition about an interesting period in history or a museum that tells you all about the history of the city. It’s never too late to learn, right?
Inspiration
-
Sint-Veerleplein square, a lovely place to be
A bustling square surrounded by history
-
8 things you didn’t know about the Museum of Fine Arts
Facts to impress with during your visit to the museum
-
Beguinages in Ghent
Find peace and quiet in the charming narrow streets
-
Ghent over the centuries
Concise history of a stubborn city
-
The adventures of the Ghent Altarpiece
Six centuries of history
Point of Interest
-
The Castle of the Counts
A castle in Ghent
-
St Bavo’s Cathedral
Powerful Ghent church and home of the Mystic Lamb
-
The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art
World-famous painting by Flemish Primitives
-
Ghent Belfry, world heritage
The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascot
-
STAM, Ghent City Museum
The story of Ghent: past, present and future
-
Dr Guislain Museum
History of psychiatry
-
House of Alijn
The Children of Alijn, large as life
-
Museum of Industry
Ghent’s industrial past: a discovery
-
St Peter’s Abbey, peaceful vineyard
Luxurious abbey village, the font of Ghent
-
A royal welcome to the Vrijdagmarkt
The perfect start to your weekend
-
A visit to the old Ghent Docks
A walk along Handelsdok, Achterdok, Houtdok and Voorhaven
-
BeerSecret
Discover the world of beer
-
Big Cannon
Made for the Dukes of Burgundy
-
Bijloke site
From hospital site to cultural haven on the banks of the river Lys
-
Bridge of Imperial Pleasures
A legendary bridge in the heart of the Prinsenhof
-
Campo Santo, an artistic cemetery
The ‘Père Lachaise’ of Ghent on a hilltop
-
Carriage Rides
Royal tour of Ghent
-
Charlie Tours
Exciting tours full of fun and interaction
-
Children’s trail through “The story of Ghent”
Ghent’s history for children
-
CityCycling Gent
Guided bike tours through the city
-
Coin Route
In the footsteps of medieval merchants
-
Cycling along the cathedrals of industry
A cycling route along Ghent’s former textile factories
-
Floraliën Heritage Tour
Journey through the history of the Floraliën
-
Fountain Charles De Kerchove
Beautiful column in the middle of an elegant water feature
-
Gandante
Theme-based guided tours
-
Genius Gent
‘Genius’ guided tours in dynamic Ghent
-
Gentse Gidsen
Book a guide for your group or join a tour individually
-
Ghent on the Via Scaldea
Experience the city as a highlight on this pilgrimage
-
Ghent Town Hall
Schizophrenic flamboyance: political Ghent
-
Ghent-Authentic
Qualitative private guided tours in Ghent
-
GhentCityGuide
Guided theme-based walks
-
Great Butchers' Hall
Medieval marketplace
Event
-
A home of our own
Delve into the history of the Dr. Guislain Museum
-
Gandante Walking Tour
Join a group led by a passionate local guide and discover Ghent from a fresh perspective.
-
Ghent History Tour
Introductory tour of the Historical Centre