{"id":501,"date":"2013-07-08T10:28:04","date_gmt":"2013-07-08T10:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/belgium\/?p=501"},"modified":"2016-05-18T09:25:28","modified_gmt":"2016-05-18T09:25:28","slug":"best-tours-ghent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitingeu.com\/western-europe\/belgium\/2013\/07\/best-tours-ghent.html","title":{"rendered":"Best Tours of Ghent"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 5pxx;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: solid 2px #000000;\" alt=\"River Cruise in Ghent\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Fnwg3IocxPava20TKcXcZHxHuq3QGurytqv0PHrmI37c=w200-h300-p-no\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;\">Ghent River Cruise<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Ghent is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Often overlooked by people visiting Belgium, Ghent offers a great mix of the beauty of Bruges and the city-like feel of Brussels. It&#8217;s also easy to get to from Brussels, and makes a great day trip for those visiting the Belgian capital.<\/p>\n<p>If you go, there are a lot of great tours that you can take to get a feel for the city&#8217;s history, geography, food, and other highlights. Whatever your interests, there is a tour that will be suited to you.<\/p>\n<p>To help you get an idea of what is out there, below is my list of the best tours of Ghent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cycling Tours of Ghent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cycling tours take visitors all through Ghent, from the historic heart of the city to the less visited areas on the outskirts. From the modern &#8220;Sheep Shed&#8221; building to secret gardens and trendy neighborhoods like Patershol, bike tours of Ghent cover the highlights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>River Cruises in Ghent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ghent river cruises are a great way to see the city from its many canals and waterways. Boat tours of Ghent depart from various locations in the city center and take visitors to sightseeing highlights like the castle and the historic old town. Along the way, guides give an overview of the city&#8217;s history and point out places of interest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food Tours of Ghent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foodie tours are a great way to experience some of Ghent&#8217;s culinary highlights. From the famous cheeses and chocolates to the pastry shops and butchers&#8217; hall, food tours of Ghent give a great overview of what&#8217;s on offer and take participants to famous food shops in the city center. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ghent River Cruise Ghent is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Often overlooked by people visiting Belgium, Ghent offers a great mix of the beauty of Bruges and the city-like feel of Brussels. It&#8217;s also easy to get to from Brussels, and makes a great day trip for those visiting the Belgian capital. 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