Guided bike tours of Ghent
Join an experienced guide on a tour of the city’s historic sights, hidden gems and fascinating stories. The themes include: Ghent’s waterways, heritage and street art.
Ghent water route
The city is criss-crossed by a network of waterways that even many residents of Ghent are unaware of. Join us on a surprising cycle tour through the greenery. Along the way, you’ll discover Ghent in all its facets as a city of water: from the historic Bijloke site and the abbeys to the stately houses along the Coupure and the picturesque Lieve.
The route takes you past peaceful riverbanks, green outskirts and neighbourhoods full of character. Depending on the group’s interests, the tour can focus on architecture, water sports, urban development or green heritage. This ensures that every ride becomes a unique exploration of the city through its connection with the water.
Heritage route
Accompanied by a guide, you’ll cycle past monuments, hidden gems and historic sites that often tell a surprising story. From the Caermers Monastery and the Bishop’s House to St Bavo’s Abbey, St Vincent’s Chapel and the charming beguinages: every stop offers a fresh perspective on Ghent’s rich past.
Don’t expect a dry list of dates, but rather a fascinating tour full of anecdotes, remarkable events and stories about the people who have lived in these places over the centuries.
Graffiti route
Ghent exudes creativity, and nowhere is this more evident than on the streets. From colourful murals to hidden works of art in alleyways and on building façades: street art has been part of the cityscape for years. During this cycle tour, a guide will take you past some of the city’s most striking, surprising and talked-about works.
Along the way, you’ll discover just how diverse Ghent’s street art scene is. From small tags to impressive murals: every creation tells its own story. Internationally renowned artists have left their mark on Ghent, alongside numerous up-and-coming talents and established names who continue to bring colour to the city.
The guide will introduce you to the history, techniques and stories behind the artworks, ensuring you’ll view graffiti and street art in a whole new light from now on. And it’s not just about looking: participants also get the chance to get creative themselves and experience graffiti and street art in a playful way.
