What to do in Ghent

Activities, attractions and tours
Belfry of Ghent featuring a city, heritage architecture and modern architecture

Ghent Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Ghent has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Ghent is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Ghent to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Ghent Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Ghent.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Ghent attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Ghent Town Hall featuring a sunset, an administrative buidling and street scenes

Ghent City Centre

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

Historic sites, cafes, and museums are some highlights of Ghent City Centre. Make a stop by Masons' Guild Hall or Belfry of Ghent while you're exploring.

Ghent City Centre
"Feestlokaal van Vooruit" is a historic hall complex built in 1913. Originally it was the party and arts centre of the Ghent labour movement. Since 1982 it has been used by “Arts Centre Vooruit”. They organize numerous events in the 5 most important halls of the building such as debates, literature evenings, concerts, parties, stage performances, dance ...  #Ghent  #Trovember

Kunstenkwartier

5/5(1 area review)

Kunstenkwartier is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Abbey.

Kunstenkwartier
Citadel Park which includes a garden, a cascade and a lake or waterhole

Stationsbuurt Noord

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Stationsbuurt Noord include the historic sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Citadel Park or Museum of Fine Arts while you're exploring the area.

Stationsbuurt Noord
Gravensteen showing a river or creek, a castle and street scenes

Patershol

Patershol is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Old Fish Market.

Patershol
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Moscou

When in Moscou, you can plan a visit to Ghelamco Arena and Small Beguinage Ghent, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Moscou
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Nieuw Gent

Travelers like the museums in Nieuw Gent, and Museum for the History of Sciences is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Nieuw Gent

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