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Ghent.

Ghent
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Everything you need to plan Ghent, Belgium: a route worth following, 15 places our local guide sends people and 6 transport operators on one map. Plan it on the web, then open it in the app and take it with you.

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There is a 2-day route ready, stop by stop. Say how long you have, then make it yours in the app.

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Ghent at Its Own Pace 2 days · 13 stops · Belgium

Ghent rewards slow walking and deliberate stops — a city where a 13th-century square can back onto a craft cocktail bar and nobody blinks.

  1. Day 1Arrive & Check In · Breakfast at Agrea · Wander the Graslei & Korenlei Waterfront · Lunch at Ode Brasserie · Afternoon Aperitif at Zénon · Evening Beers at De Dulle Griet · Dinner at Brasserie Paradijs
  2. Day 2Morning at Hotsy Totsy · Kraanlei Riverside Stroll · Lunch at Il Cortile · Afternoon Cocktails at Bar Lume · Dinner at Sabi · Nightcap at Denis Foley's
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Places our Ghent guide sends people

15 spots in Ghent, each with its own page. If one of them is yours, you can claim it for free.

Restaurants

Bars

Cuisine, neighbourhood and ratings from Tripadvisor, checked 7 August 2026. SMOVECITY does not rate venues.

Getting around Ghent

Once you are there, SMOVECITY shows shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail, e-scooters and public transport (trams, buses and trains) on one map — 6 operators in Ghent. Live availability where the operator publishes a GBFS feed; transit departures from GTFS-Realtime where the agency exposes one, and the scheduled timetable otherwise.

Bike-Share Ride-Hail E-Scooters Public Transit

Cities near Ghent

Straight-line distance from Ghent. Each has its own guide, operator list and — where we have published one — a route.

Ghent: frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Ghent?

Our Ghent route is built for 2 days and covers 13 stops, from arrival to the last drink of the last evening. It is a starting point rather than a rule — the app tightens it if you have fewer days and stretches it if you have more.

Is there a ready-made Ghent itinerary?

Yes — “Ghent at Its Own Pace” is a day-by-day Ghent route from the SMOVECITY editors. You can read every stop on the web, then open it in the app and change anything you like.

Where should I eat in Ghent?

Our Ghent guide lists 15 restaurants and bars, each with its own page. SMOVECITY does not rank or review them — the listings are there so you can find the place, and its own site.

How do I get around Ghent?

Ghent has shared bikes and e-bikes, ride-hail, e-scooters and public transport (trams, buses and trains). SMOVECITY shows them together on one live map, so you can compare and pick the fastest or cheapest option for each leg without switching between apps.

Does SMOVECITY show public transport in Ghent?

Yes. Where Ghent's transport agency publishes a live feed, SMOVECITY shows real-time trams, buses and trains departures; otherwise it uses the scheduled timetable.

What other cities are near Ghent?

Aalst, Bruges, Kortrijk and Brussels are the closest cities SMOVECITY covers — 26 to 50 km out in a straight line. Each has its own guide and operator list.

Is SMOVECITY free to use?

Yes — the app is free to download and free for planning and routing. SMOVECITY earns a commission only when you book through its partners, at the same price as booking direct.

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