Ghent Boat Tour, Ghent - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Ghent Boat Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 12.33 USD
Rating: 8 (259 reviews)

Even though it started raining midway through the walk, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a lot of fun. Sheltered ...

Jose Luis

This boat tour of Ghent is one of the best ways to admire the main sights of this beautiful medieval city in Flanders!

Details

Duration

40 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and French.

Included

Boat ride
English and French–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Graslei

Reviews of our customers

8.0

Excellent 4,547 Travelers·259 reviews

June 11, 2026
Jose Luis Nieto Garzon
Coslada, Spain
Even though it started raining midway through the walk, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a lot of fun. Sheltered from the rain under a bridge, ...
Traveling solo
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September 28, 2026
Peio
Ermua, Spain
Perfect. Another view of the city
As a couple
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September 17, 2026
Iris
Spain
Everything was great. 100% recommended
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September 11, 2026
Agustin Alberto
Olavarría, Argentina
Very nice walk, but it's unbelievable that no one speaks Spanish. I'm Argentinian. Maybe there aren't many of us here, but I saw plenty of Spaniards. ...
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September 3, 2026
Marie-paule Laché
Béziers, France
The guide was interesting and pleasant, and the walk was enjoyable.
As a couple
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August 19, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Great, we arrived very early, there were 5 of us on the boat. The guide, from Ghent, explained everything very well, even though the tour was in Engli...
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August 10, 2026
Patrizia
Milano, Italy
Very pleasant tour. Friendly and efficient guide.
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August 1, 2026
Irene
Madrid, Spain
A great activity. They explain everything in English or French (although you have the option of reading the explanations in Spanish) while you take a ...
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July 27, 2026
Silvia
Italy
Interesting tour, the guide did a good job of highlighting not only the historical but also the social aspects of life in Ghent over the centuries. A ...
With friends
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July 27, 2026
Alberto
Madrid, Spain
A very good option for watching Ghent on the channels
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This boat tour of Ghent is one of the best ways to admire the main sights of this beautiful medieval city in Flanders!

Boat Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Graslei, on the banks of Ghent's canals to start this boat tour of the medieval city.

During the 40-minute boat ride, you'll explore the historical center of Ghent in a unique way. We'll see some of the city's main points of interest, such as the Castle of the Counts of Ghent, the old houses on the Graslei and Korenlei quays, the Cathedral of St. Bavo, and the Church of St. Nicholas.

You'll also discover the most amazing stories of the birthplace of Charles V, such as the importance and function of the Ghent canals. We'll also pass by the Belfort Tower and the old fish market, among many other sights!

Finally, we'll return to the departure pier.

Tour Schedule

The Ghent boat tour departs from the departure pier every hour in the following time slots:

November 7th to March 31st: 11 am to 4 pm
April 1st to November 5th: 11 am to 6 pm
December 24th and 31st: 11 am to 2 pm

The boat tour does not operate November 21st to 25th and on December 25th and January 1st. However, please note that all these schedules are subject to change and may vary.

Points of interest in Ghent

Gravensteen Saint Nicholas Church

Types of activities in Ghent

Guided tours and free tours in Ghent

Other activities in Ghent

Free Walking Tour of Ghent Ghent Free Evening Tour Ghent Free Food Tour Ghent Beer & Chocolate Tour

This boat tour of Ghent is one of the best ways to admire the main sights of this beautiful medieval city in Flanders!

Boat Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at Graslei, on the banks of Ghent's canals to start this boat tour of the medieval city.

Finally, we'll return to the departure pier.

Tour Schedule

The Ghent boat tour departs from the departure pier every hour in the following time slots:

November 7th to March 31st: 11 am to 4 pm
April 1st to November 5th: 11 am to 6 pm
December 24th and 31st: 11 am to 2 pm

The boat tour does not operate November 21st to 25th and on December 25th and January 1st. However, please note that all these schedules are subject to change and may vary.

Ghent Boat Tour