GHENT, BELGIUM | 7 BEST Things To Do In Ghent

The city of Ghent is located in the northwest of Belgium, at the confluence of two rivers. During the Middle Ages, Ghent was a wealthy and prominent city-state mainly due to the manufacturing of cloth made from English wool. Today, it’s a university town and cultural hub full of amazing architecture, such as the 12th-century Gravensteen castle. From towering churches to detailed statues and peaceful canals, there are hundreds of charming views to take in here. In this video, we’ll break down the 7 best things to do in Ghent.

7. Try local delicacies
Try waffles, french fries, and Belgian Beer (Delirium Tremens is the local one), “Gentse Neusjes” and a “Julientje”.

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6. Walk around Patershol
With unique architecture, well-preserved cobbled streets, and serene views of the canals, this is a must-visit spot.

5. Free walking tour of the historic center
Starting at Hostel Uppelink next to the Saint Michaels Bridge, you’ll learn all about the history of Ghent. Including how Ghent came to be one of the largest towns in Northern Europe in the 13th century.

4. Visit the Castle of the Counts (Gravensteen Castle)
The castle is a museum and a major landmark in the city. We highly recommend doing the audio-tour that is both funny and interesting.

3. Chill at Graslei or Korenlei
Located directly across from each other on opposite sides of the river, these two quays are part of the medieval port that hosted ships since the 11th century.

2. Enjoy The Festivities
Must-do: the Christmas market in December or the Gentse Feesten at the end of July

1. Kayak or boat tour on the river
To rent a kayak, head to Hostel Uppelink.
The other option is to do a 50-minute guided boat tour. Here, you’ll get a short history lesson while you admire Ghents most famous sights from a unique view on the water.

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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Try local delicacies
2:14 Patershol
2:46 Free walking tour
3:45 Gravensteen Castle
4:21 Graslei and Korenlei
4:51 The Festivities
6:20 Kayak or boat tour on the river
7:15 More Ghent Information

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[sirgalahad]

I spent a month in Belgium last summer, and Ghent was my favorite town. Great video.

[marlajacques]

Thanks for the informative and short vlog, I also appreciate that the camera is not solely fixated on your faces the whole time! So many ppl do this? 😑😁

[markm]

Wow, you just sold us on Ghent. Were looking at Brussels or Ghent for a day, and after viewing you video the decision of Ghent was easily made. Thanks.

[daustin]

Thank you both very much for this and all of your videos. I am traveling to Belgium in April this year, and I have been watching a lot of your videos to get some great ideas on what to do while I am there. Your videos are always so helpful. They are detailed, and I like how you actually show on the video what to do, and not just say it. The visual aspect is so helpful to me. I greatly appreciate the work that you all do in putting these videos together, along with the descriptions on this page and the links for the tours, etc. It is just awesome of you both to do what you do!!! I want to be a world traveler, and plan on doing much more traveling starting this April. That is my goal! Thank you again!!!

[skfkvbq]

The traffic is so smooth. This is heaven for pedestrians!!

[crushmash]

I am in Brussels. Heading to Ghent this morning. Just watched your video for the second time, thanks for the help
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[andyvandaele]

i am from ghent i thought it was really nice how he explains what there is to do there is much more to do than that at the moment we are having the gentse feesten worth experiencing

[dannconforti]

Really loved this vlog!!! Information and nice video 😍

[motheranddaughterabroad]

Thanks for this! Can't wait to be there!

[TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[Drago]

6:38 i used to sit right there in those benches to have lunch in my high school years, im obviously sick and tiered of seeing Ghent since went there all the time for school and other stuff but im trying to fall in love with it again, this video helps

[chrisbry]

Going fir Christmas and new year. Thanks for the pointers guys

[LIBREPUB]

Headed there in the fall, great video

[ReconTHG]

Lucky I have work related trips to Gent 1-2 times a year. Amazing place!

[MMijdus]

Nicely done. You have a very kind voice.

[christophermorgan]

The Ghent Altarpiece is easily the most celebrated painting in Belgium, and one of the most celebrated in Europe. Oil painting
was invented by the van Eck workshop and its leader Jan van Eck.

[johanlotigiers]

thanks for visiting my hometown! Glad you liked it, who wouldn't? 🙂

[sameedkhan]

Hey great video, I would love to know about any recommendations for stay in Ghent. Thank you!

[LuisUrquizaperu]

Was missing 'de Vlaamse accent'! (used to live in ghent for 10 years in the past). Great video!

[commentman]

The Bellfry isn't a church. It's a tower build by the guilds and city counsil to house and represent the rights given to the city. City guards stood watch above the tower to sound the alarm for fires and inviding armies.