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Guided boat trip in medieval Ghent

By De Bootjes Van Gent - Rederij Dewaele
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$9.63
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$9.63
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Ages 0-99, max of 60 per group
Duration:40m
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Ticket type:Mobile
German, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • On-board commentary in several languages
What's not included
  • Drinks (available for purchase at the jetty)
Departure details
  • Korenlei 4, 9000 Gent, Belgium Korenlei 4A, 9000 Gent The green boathouse near the bridge.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86618P1
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86618P1
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Korenlei 4
    Korenlei 4, 9000 Gent, Belgium
    Korenlei 4A, 9000 Gent The green boathouse near the bridge.
    See address & details
  • Pass by
    Het Belfort van Gent
    St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
    Gravensteen
    Prinsenhof
  • You'll return to the starting point
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By: De Bootjes Van Gent - Rederij Dewaele
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flawny
flawny
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Great way to see Ghent
A boat tour always provides a different perspective and angle to take photos. The company was really good to answer…
bosphorus104
bosphorus104
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Nice boat ride, 90% in German
We enjoyed the tour, but 90% of it was spoken in German, even though we were told it would also be in English.
IanW753
IanW753
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Great little boat ride
40 minutes of relaxing, historical and interesting information. Great way to see the city. Our guide, Pablo was cha…
Darlene3501
Darlene3501
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Terrible guide
Maybe this trip is OK if you get a decent guide. Unfortunately we didn’t. His commentary was infantile, narcissisti…
Samiya7
Samiya7
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Just Okay
We took a boat tour at 5pm and selected the closed boat because it was drizzling and cold outside. The tour was sho…
Steven S
Steven S
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Great way to get a feel of waterways
Trip took only about 35 minutes- so it is easy to work in between other tourist attractions. You go under a number …
GoNoles
GoNoles
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Great Tour guide
Patrick was a really fun and funny tour guide. He did the tour in three different languages so that everyone coul…
johnbarrett07
johnbarrett07
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This was a great way to see things from the water.
So if you don't want to walk or want to see things differently, for 7 euros you can and it is very well worth it. Y…
ayaa1977
ayaa1977
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Nice, Short, and Affordable
This boat trip takes 40min and it costs €7pp. It is very informative about the history. The weather was amazing and…
leewalton2015
leewalton2015
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A Pleasant Interlude
The ride seemed to be about 40 minutes (I didn't time it). The pilot was knowledgeable, and, after determining whic…
BecBec6
BecBec6
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Worth the cash, but could be more comprehensive
At 7 euro, you get good quality for money and an interesting tour. The area you cover is quite short though, and…
Louise H
Louise H
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Good and Different Views
This is worth 7 euros for the trip. Easy enough to pick up by the canal side and no wait on the Saturday. The comm…
Marcia L
Marcia L
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Wonderful informative trip
We enjoyed this so much we went two days in a row. The drivers easily launch into five languages back and forth. Th…
spyro m
spyro m
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A fun and relaxing way to see / learn about Gent
The Boats of Gent was a very fun way to tour and see the city. While the canals are not as big or expansive as lets…
KentSharon02
KentSharon02
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Great Tour
Had a fabulous boat tour from this company. Had a tour in English with a delightful young gentleman who took us to …
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WanderingOttersons
Denver, CO861 contributions
A must do in Ghent at a reasonable price
Jun 2022
Right at the northwest corner of the canal at Korenlei, this is an easy place to stop for a canal tour. There are many boats leaving regularly and we just walked up without a reservation and were on a boat within 10 minutes. I would suggest checking the schedule and booking ahead during the heavier tourist season, but we just happened to get lucky. As with all the canal tours in the region, you get a chance to learn some history about what you are seeing but equally impressive is just getting to take in the city from a very different perspective from walking around. One of the best parts for me was to see Gravensteen from the unique perspective of the canal. So impressive and imposing.
Written August 9, 2022
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sbgseagull
Mesa, AZ14 contributions
A fun and magical way to see Ghent!
Loved this canal tour of Ghent. Learned a lot of history and saw the city in quite a different and magical way. Our guide Stefan was very knowledgeable , personable and helpful. I would recommend this tour to all but be advised the steps into the boat are very narrow and slick if it has been raining at all. Thanks again Stefan for saving my daughter when her footing slipped!
Written September 27, 2022
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Andreia J
Sintra, Portugal4 contributions
Very good experience
Sep 2021 • Solo
I do this tour last week, t's a very nice tour in Ghent. The guide was very professional, friendly and fun. He talks some facts and stories about the place we are seeing with a little fun parts too! I recommend!

Fiz esta tour na semana passada, e foi uma óptima experiência em Ghent. O guia era muito professional, amigável e divertido. Ele falou sobre pequenas histórias ou factos dos locais vistos, com algumas partes engraçadas incluidas. Recomendo!
Written September 21, 2021
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Kitessa
Letchworth Garden City, UK68 contributions
Lovely boat trip, rude ticket seller
Oct 2022
The boat trip itself was lovely and the guided tour guide was very good, speaking three languages. Lots to see on the river, including the stunning castle. The only thing that spoilt it, however, was the man who sold us the tickets. He was the rudest person I have had experience of in a long time. He quite upset me and spoiled my day. Go across the bridge and try a different boat company. You might find there are polite people in Ghent.
Written October 8, 2022
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Sandro PB
Helmsange, Luxembourg191 contributions
Informative and friendly
Feb 2020
This is one of the better city boat tours I've been on. Very friendly both at the kiosk selling the tickets and on the boat itself. The commentary was very informative and even the grey day didn't dampen the experience.
Written February 24, 2020
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jkgsUP431
Ghent, Belgium119 contributions
A picturesque start of your journey
Oct 2018 • Friends
Of course the succes of these trips always depends largely on both the weather and your actual guide, but I believe this is a great way to get to know Ghent.

Starting from the city centre, they take you to some very picturesque places such as the Gravensteen Castle and the Rabot. You learn quite a lot about the city's background, hear about tiny details that you otherwise would have missed, get a chance to take wonderful pictures and you can sort of map out the city in your head.

The guides know what they are talking about, and most of them (in fact, all of the ones I have seen) are very friendly. The price for a boat trip is worth it, and tipping the guides afterwards is highly appreciated.
Written February 24, 2019
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James Weaver
Irvine, CA2,171 contributions
A nice and sunny afternoon on the canal...
Jun 2018 • Friends
Had two beautiful, picture perfect days during our three in Ghent. As the the De booties Van Ghent ticket kiosk is about 100 meters from the Marriott Hotels door from the Mid Town Grill leading onto wharf side walk, we went there. At 7€ senior rate for an hour tour, it was a pretty good ride for the money. While not as picturesque as Amsterdam overall, it was still quite picturesque. If that sounds like a conflict, just the writers taste. Our captain tried to give the tour in three languages, and possibly all were a bit brief in nature. We had a male deligation of what looked to be Chinese business men on this tour, and one in particular who wanted to stand at every opportunity. We had to tap him on the shoulder several times as a very low bridge made him vulnerable to injury. It required him to sit and duck, and he did not seem to like that without understanding the consequences. Finally towards the end of the cruise, he realized we had saved his head from injury. There was one sign along the route that made it clear that these tours were not popular with the local homeowners for the noise each boat brought with it. BOAT TOURS EQUAL NOISE POLLUTION! One mans pleasure is another’s curse.
Written June 10, 2018
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BertusJHB
Randburg, South Africa327 contributions
A must do for a tourist
Jun 2012 • Couples
A trip on De Bootjes van Gent is an excellent way to experience the center of Ghent. The 40 minute trip costs €6.50 for adults and €3.50 for children. Depending on the group commentary could be available in Dutch, English, German, French or Spanish.

Ghent is very different from Brugge. Whereas Brugge more or less maintained its medieval character, Ghent has been a city in transition through the renaissance, industrial revolution and now into the 21st century. Ghent is alive and people go about their business, without being mainly reliant on the tourist trade. This has its own attraction and in spite of all these changes many of the old medieval buildings have remained intact.
Written June 27, 2012
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Zsolt
Brussels, Belgium31 contributions
Very nice 'tour de ville'
Jul 2019
Taking a ship tour is the best way to explore a little bit the history of this ancient and nice town. Well organised and romantic, I cannot but recommend to couples and families, we loved it!
Written November 9, 2019
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jaymeh133
Burke, VA152 contributions
price a little high for going back and forth
There are several of these boat rides on the bridge. Honestly it was mildly interesting. The boat basically goes back and forth on three water ways.
Written October 14, 2019
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