Photos: Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Hieronymus Bosch, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Dominic Nelson, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Hieronymus Bosch, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Dominic Nelson, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent's postcard quays
Your local guide
Margot Van Hecke
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Highlights
- Stepped guild houses, explained one by one
- Two quays facing each other
- Ghent's best known view, up close
- Centuries of trade along the water
- A postcard scene, seen properly
About this tour
This session covers the Graslei and Korenlei, the two quays that give Ghent one of its best known views. You see the stepped guild house facades on one side, then cross to the opposite bank for the view back across the water. It is a short, visual session built around one of the city's classic sights.
We start with a sound check on the Graslei side, since the quay can be busy with visitors. I move across to the Korenlei for the second stop and take your questions about the guild houses as we go. A short list of the buildings follows by message afterwards.
It suits anyone who wants a classic first look at Ghent's waterfront. It also works well as an opening session before a longer walk through the centre.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Ghent before heading out.
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Graslei facades 21 min
The camera takes in the stepped guild house facades along the quay, and I explain what each guild traded from these buildings centuries ago.
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Korenlei view 21 min
We cross to the opposite bank, and I point out how the two quays face each other across the water in one of Ghent's best known views.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Ghent: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Waterzooi and Patershol, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Brussels time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Ghent, showing you Graslei facades and Korenlei view live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Ghent live with my phone.
Times shown in Brussels time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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