Historic Ghent
Explore Ghent, its canals and the Castle of the Counts with a private driver dedicated to you for the day. Departure from Brussels or your hotel. Get a quote.
Historic Ghent
Less crowded than neighbouring Bruges, Ghent has a character all of its own: a city of water and stone where the Castle of the Counts keeps watch over the medieval quays of the Graslei and the Korenlei. Your Atemia private driver drops you as close to the centre as possible and remains at your disposal until the evening.
The Van Eyck brothers' Adoration of the Mystic Lamb in St Bavo's Cathedral, the climb up the listed belfry, the cobbled lanes of the Patershol: you take each one at your own pace. No train timetable constrains the day: the car drops you off and picks you up as close as possible to the pedestrian zone, at a spot agreed between you.
A lively university city, Ghent lends itself as much to a cultural outing as to a day devoted to food: waterzooi in the Patershol, cuberdons from street-corner stalls, inventive restaurants praised by food lovers. Leave the logistics to Atemia, relax and let the city of the Counts of Flanders surprise you.
A typical day
- 01Morning pick-up in Brussels or outside your hotel, then on to Ghent.
- 02A first taste of the city at the Castle of the Counts, a medieval fortress in the very heart of Ghent.
- 03St Bavo's Cathedral and its masterpiece, the Van Eyck brothers' Adoration of the Mystic Lamb.
- 04Lunch in the Patershol, the old craftsmen's quarter, now known for its good restaurants.
- 05A free afternoon: the Graslei and Korenlei quays, the belfry, St Nicholas' Church or the street art of the Werregarenstraat.
- 06Return to Brussels whenever suits you, with no train timetable to depend on.
- Top-of-the-range sedan or van reserved for your day, with a dedicated driver
- Departure from and return to the address of your choice, hotel or home
- A programme you can adjust along the way, wherever your curiosity leads
- Waiting time included during visits and lunch
Planning your day trip
Can we combine Ghent and Bruges in the same day?+
It can be done, but we suggest weighing it up against your priorities: covering both cities means a brisk pace and shorter visits. If you prefer this condensed option, mention it in your request; we will then plan a balanced itinerary, and the fixed price is confirmed before departure.
Which vehicle should we choose for this day in Ghent?+
It all depends on your group and what you have in mind: the fully electric Green class sits well with a city that has led the way on sustainable transport; Business and Prestige offer extra refinement for two; the Van comes into its own as soon as there are four or more of you, luggage included.
Does the driver provide commentary on the monuments during the day?+
They do not give guided tours: that role belongs to certified guides and to the audio guides offered by the sites themselves, notably at the Castle of the Counts. Your driver will happily share practical tips, suggest the smoothest order for your visits and tell you where to meet after each one.
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