Stand face-to-face with the van Eyck brothers' 'Adoration of the Mystic Lamb' — one of the most important paintings in Western art — in St. Bavo's Cathedral with a private art historian who unlocks its century-spanning secrets.
What to expect
Your private guide meets you at St. Bavo's Cathedral portico and leads you through the soaring Gothic nave before focusing on the restored Mystic Lamb panels in the dedicated crypt chapel. The guide decodes the iconography, the theft history, and the decade-long restoration panel by panel. You'll also explore the cathedral's treasure room and Rubens altarpiece at your own pace. The session closes with a quiet moment in the nave — a luxury rarely afforded in group tours.
Good to know
St. Bavo's Cathedral is a 10-minute walk from Ghent-Sint-Pieters station; a taxi from the cruise dock takes ~20 minutes. Pre-book your guide well in advance — top private guides fill quickly. Allow 3 hours and confirm your all-aboard time before booking.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Gent — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Gent
- Gravensteen Castle: Private After-Hours Medieval Experience
- Private Canal Cruise & Guided Walking Tour of Medieval Ghent
- Ghent Belfry: Private Climb & City Panorama with Historian
- Flemish Masters, Beer & Chocolate: Private Tastes of Ghent Tour
- Day Excursion: Private Bruges Canal & Historic Bruges from Ghent