Self-Guided Podcast Tour at the Hidden Waterways of Ghent

Ghent is a city born from water, but it did not just float into existence—it was engineered, fought over, buried, and resurrected. Join urban planner Tom and local historian Emma on a redthread tour that reveals how the Leie and Scheldt rivers were manipulated to build empires, defend borders, and feed citizens. From medieval monopolies to modern environmental resurrections, discover the liquid lifelines that dictate the past, present, and future of this magnificent Flemish city. - A 2.5 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 92 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app