Ben's Ghent
Ben's Ghent
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12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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9:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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9:00 PM - 11:45 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
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How much do you long for a guided kick scooter tour? Let Ghent enchant you whizzing with your electric step enjoying top sights. Or else, which FREE TOUR makes you happy? 1. Ben's Highlights of Ghent Tour? 2. Ben's exclusive Ghent by Night Tour? 3. Ben's exclusive Graffiti & Street Art Tour? What do you think about another exclusivity? I'm the only licensed Ghent city guide organising free tours. 'Ben' comes from 'Benedikt', my full first name. Plus, I really love Ghent. That’s why the name of my tour agency is 'Ben’s Ghent'. I want you to become a passionate Ghent ambassador: only when you have the time of your life, Ben's Ghent's mission will be accomplished. You can also book Ben's custom private tours, culinary tours, Van Eyck tours, team buildings and MICE activities. Or simply consider 1 of Ben's 3 custom classic tours: Highlights, Night & Street Art. Enjoy extra service, full flexibility, enthusiasm, humour & your Ghent present with a story.
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Han
Zurich, Switzerland8 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
Although quite familiar with Ghent, our guided tours (both light tour at night and E-scooter in day time) by the enthusiastic Ben were a great experience. Ben’s knowledge of Ghent, together with his way of presenting, keeps your attention and opens your eyes for the beauty of the city. Ben’s tours are very recommendable!
Written October 25, 2021
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John
Fort Lauderdale, FL197 contributions
Sep 2022
Ben was amazing. Very knowledgeable, excellent personality along with fun passion, delivery, flexibility. We had combined day of private tours in Bruges in morning, and Ghent in afternoon - and both Ben and Ghent won out for sure for my wife and I. We also had some weather and our own logistical challenges, but Ben handled it perfectly and was very helpful. We cannot recommend Ben enough, and after 24 days and 8 countries in Europe and many tours - Ben clearly was one of the best for sure. Would give him and his tour 6+ stars if could !
Written September 15, 2022
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Dear Mister M,
You really make me blush with your almost ecstatic review. I'm glad you enjoyed my Ghent Tour so much, despite the rain showers. I'm sure you will never forget the bloody story of Emperor Charles and the noose bearers. Next time you come to Ghent, do not forget to visit the world famous Ghent Altarpiece aka The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb by Jan van Eyck, embedded in a fantastic augmented reality experience inside the Crypt of Saint Bavo's Cathedral.
I have no words to express how happy I am with your five star review of my custom Ghent Tour. Please say hi to your charming wife.
Warm greetings,
Ben from Ben's Ghent
Written September 15, 2022
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Cindy S
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Business
Ben is a passionate culture lover and guide. He gave us a very interesting tour through the historical centre of Ghent. He is a great storyteller with fun and humor and gave his personal touch to the trip through Ghent.
Written November 9, 2021
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tachnergrams
Palo Alto, CA380 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We lucked out on finding Ben on our first night in Ghent, and it was the perfect start to our stay here. Ben showed us around the city’s major sites, with an emphasis on the award-winning lighting that really brings the city alive. It culminated on St. Michael’s bridge just in time for the bells that sound “lights out.” And as a bonus, we were able to witness the dimming of three special streetlights that celebrate the birth of a new baby in Ghent—unforgettable! Even my jaded teens enjoyed the experience. Thanks, Ben! We’ll be back next time we’re in Ghent for sure!
Written June 20, 2023
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Your fantastic review really made my day. Ghent is gorgeous at night indeed, thanks to our twice awarded light plan.
On top of that, the 3 street lights on Sint-Veerleplein aka 'ai nati oggi' by conceptual artist Alberto Garruti flashed at the right moment: a welcome present for a new born baby in Ghent. Believe me: this was not scripted. Pure coincidence and something you will remember. And it was already the second time for me on a night tour.
I'm glad you also liked the end of the light plan on Saint Michael's Bridge at midnight.
Warm regards,
Ben from Ben's Ghent
Official certified guide
Written June 22, 2023
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Royalindiabelgium
Belgium30 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Guys if you want to experience gent in the best possible way then don’t forget to book tours with BEN because he will make it so interesting that you want to continue with the tour forever. All my friends loved the way he explained the history of gent . Highly recommended your if you are visiting gent 👌👌👌👌👌 Too top top
Written June 30, 2022
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Maps50742265471
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Oct 2023 • Couples
Ben made our private 3 hour tour so informative and enjoyable that we invited him to share our authentic cafe lunch as well. He waited patiently for us to start as our train was delayed one hour from Bruxelles. He had great recommendations for other things to see in Ghent as well. We give him our highest recommendation.
Written October 17, 2023
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Thank you for posting your magnificent review. The train delay from Brussels was not your fault of course. By the way, it's always easy to meet at Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station and then take tram 1 to the historical centre of Ghent together. By doing so, you win a lot of time.
It's incredible that you especially took the high speed train from Paris to do a day trip in Ghent. Very unusual, but I really like it.
I sincerely hope you will come back to Ghent because Ghent is in my opinion the ideal base to explore Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven, Mechelen, Lier, Liège, Lille,...
I highly appreciate the fact that you give Ben's Ghent your highest recommendation.
Warm regards,
Ben from Ben's Ghent
Official certified guide
Written October 18, 2023
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Ursula R
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Family
I highly recommend Ben as a tour guide in Ghent. Ben provided such an informative and engaging tour of Ghent. Having a knowledgeable guide really enhanced our experience of exploring the city. We had a two-hour private tour with him and wished we had booked more time. I will contact Ben if I ever get an opportunity to be in Ghent again.
Written October 8, 2024
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Hi Ursula,
Very kind of you to rate Ben's Ghent with five stars. I'm so grateful for that.
It's great to learn about the extra value you experienced with a custom walking tour like mine. It is correct that a 2 hours tour is maybe not enough to give you a total overview of all the history, culture, architecture and entertainment that Ghent provides.
I will invite you and your partner with open arms if one day you would decide to come back to Ghent again.
All the best.
Best regards,
Benedikt 'Ben' Segaert
Official certified guide
Ben's Ghent
Written October 9, 2024
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Håkan N
2 contributions
Sep 2024 • Business
Ben was a very good Guide, who knows his city. He is free and entertaining and sets up the whole according to the customer's wishes, so it will be a good whole. We wanted to have two shorter tours divided over two days, so people wouldn’t get an overdose of info😊 and it went great with Ben.
Highly recommend him! Thanks Ben!
Mvh
Håkan
Highly recommend him! Thanks Ben!
Mvh
Håkan
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Written October 5, 2024
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Hi Håkan,
Thank you for the very first Swedish and splendid review on my TripAdvisor account. Great that you found time to do this.
It was interesting for me to learn that your group are native Swedish speakers living in Finland and therefore you have the Finnish nationality, which seems to be challenging sometimes.
I indeed organized two short custom walking tours in Ghent. The first one with the main highlights being the old harbour, Saint Michael's church & Bridge plus the iconic 3 towers of Ghent. Not to mention an introduction of The Ghent Altarpiece by Jan van Eyck.
The second custom walking tour focused on Kouter Square, De Krook library and the recently renovated Wintercircus. The Wintercircus is the new hotspot in Ghent.
Part of my service is that as a Ghent local I always give lots of recommendations and suggestions, mostly undiscovered places not mentioned in guidebooks.
Good luck with your project in Finland.
Best regards,
Benedikt 'Ben' Segaert
Official certified guide
Ben's Ghent
Written October 9, 2024
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Patricia K
7 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Ben has excellent knowledge of Ghent and its history and an engaging and enthusiastic delivery. He genuinely conveys his love of what his city offers the world. He further customized his approach to what my husband and I are most interested in seeing and doing. My husband and I have travelled very extensively over the years and Ben was one of our top five guides in our life time.
Written September 5, 2024
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Hi Patricia,
Your kind words really make me blush: thank you so much for your glowing review!
In a nutshell, you had a customized full day adventure in Ghent of 8+ hours with me, including restaurant stops and a coffee bar stop.
We also did the must-do augmented reality Ghent Altarpiece Tour in the crypt of Saint Bavo's Cathedral with extra guidance. And the closing of the panels.
Plus, we visited UNESCO world heritage Beguinage Our Lady at Hoyen by tram. Not to mention all the other highlights in the city centre of course.
All the best for you and Jeffrey.
Warm regards,
Benedikt 'Ben' Segaert
Official certified city guide
Ben's Ghent
Written September 10, 2024
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Kjfreda
Milford6 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Ben was one of the most knowledgeable and entertaining tour guides I have ever had. We toured all over the beautiful and historic city of Ghent and I learned an awful lot along the way. If you’re going to Ghent, be sure to connect with Ben. You won’t be sorry!
Written May 19, 2024
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Thank you so much for your magnificent review. You almost make me blush.
Very kind of you to review your custom Ghent highlights tour on TripAdvisor. Ghent has so many hidden treasures and corners, plus an overwhelming history and a laid-back atmosphere. It's a privilege to live here.
All the best in the US and good luck with your family and business.
Warm regards,
Ben from Ben's Ghent
Official certified guide
Written May 24, 2024
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Hi, Ben,
Is there any chance you are free for an evening walking tour on August 25th, for two people?
How much would that be?
Many thanks!
Written July 15, 2018
Sorry for my late response: I'm on vacation.
You could join my night tour at 10pm on August 25. This tour is free. This means: If you liked it, you can tip afterwards. If you didn't like it, you don't have to tip. Of course, a good tip is a sign of appreciation.
Please note that I'm a licensed city guide: the only licensed city guide in Ghent who does free tours.
Please check my website bensghent dot be
Best regards,
Ben
Written July 18, 2018
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