Best For
First-time visitors and families looking for city guidance.
Tourist Information Center—Visit Gent
BE
Tourist Information Center·Helpful, Spacious, Informative
Located in the heart of the city, the Tourist Information Center—Visit Gent is an essential first stop for travelers. The center provides a wide array of free resources, including city maps and museum brochures, alongside a team of helpful staff ready to offer honest guidance. Families will particularly enjoy the 'Fosfor the Dragon' treasure hunt, a game that introduces children to Ghent's historical sites. While the interactive computer systems can be hit-or-miss, the human element remains the center's strongest asset, ensuring visitors are well-equipped for their stay. The facility is spacious and modern, though visitors should note that finding the nearby restrooms may require asking staff for assistance due to limited signage.
Located in the heart of the city, the Tourist Information Center—Visit Gent is an essential first stop for travelers. The center provides a wide array of free resources, including city maps and museum brochures, alongside a team of helpful staff ready to offer honest guidance. Families will particularly enjoy the 'Fosfor the Dragon' treasure hunt, a game that introduces children to Ghent's historical sites. While the interactive computer systems can be hit-or-miss, the human element remains the center's strongest asset, ensuring visitors are well-equipped for their stay. The facility is spacious and modern, though visitors should note that finding the nearby restrooms may require asking staff for assistance due to limited signage.
You might want to ask
Address
Sint-Veerleplein 5, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Websitevisitgent.be
Phone09 266 56 60
Hours
ClosedDaily 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Highlights
Free physical city maps and comprehensive museum brochures.
Engaging 'Fosfor the Dragon' treasure hunt for families.
Tailored travel guidance from a friendly, multilingual team.
Spacious, modern facility located centrally for easy access.
Occasion Tags
Tourists, Family, Solo
Reviews
4.5
Excellent795 reviews
The Tourist Information Center in Gent is highly regarded by visitors as an excellent starting point for exploring the city. Reviewers frequently praise the staff for being extremely helpful, fast, and providing honest guidance tailored to different traveler profiles, including families with young children. The availability of free city maps and brochures is a major highlight, though some users found the interactive computer systems to be less useful. Families specifically recommend the 'Fosfor the Dragon' treasure hunt as an engaging way for kids to see the main sites. While most feedback is positive, some visitors noted that the Ghent Pass may not always be worth the cost if specific museums or exhibits are closed or broken. Additionally, finding nearby restrooms can be a challenge due to a lack of clear signage within the center.
Add dates for experiences
Location
Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgium
