Ghent medieval city self-guided walking tour with audio app
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Explore Ghent at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour app. The walking route takes you through the historic city centre, passing landmarks including Korenlei and Graslei canals, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Gravensteen Castle and the Design Museum. The route also includes a street art area and lesser-known squares and courtyards.The audio commentary provides stories about Ghent's history, architecture and cultural heritage as you walk. You'll learn about medieval development, the castle's role in the city's past and the art collections as you explore the streets and waterways.Follow the in-app map at your own speed. You can pause, replay sections or take breaks as needed. The app works offline once downloaded, allowing you to complete the tour whenever suits you.
Highlights
- You'll discover Ghent at your own pace with audio commentary via app
- There's a route passing canals, castle, cathedral and lesser-known squares
- You'll learn about Ghent's medieval development and cultural heritage
- The app reveals stories behind historic facades, courtyards and street art
- There's offline functionality once downloaded with pause and replay options
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Activity package
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Facilities
mobile
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Dutch
What's included
- Audio-guided tour
- Downloadable APP
Where you'll meet
The tour has a fixed starting and ending point, walk to the first point on the route using the app and the tour will start there. You can start the tour at any time.
Operated by
City App Tour
Important information
Know in advance:
* The tour is available in 7 languages
* You need to download the app beforte starting the activity
* This activity requires a phone that is fully charged
* You will receive a separate email after booking and a WhatsApp/SMS from the provider, with instructions on how to activate your tour
* The average duration of the activity is is 2-3 hours. However, from the moment of activation, you have until the next day to complete the audio tour
* Walking distance: 3.7 km
* Number of stops/stories: 35
Remember to bring:
* Phone fully charged with the tour app downloaded
* Headphones or Bluetooth speaker
* Power bank
* Umbrella, sunscreen, walking shoes