Gravensteen Tickets — Adult ticket

Full castle admission incl. the comedian's audioguide, timed entry

The adult ticket at Gravensteen Tickets — full timed-entry admission to Ghent's medieval Castle of the Counts, including the free audioguide voiced by comedian Wouter Deprez that tells the castle's history with humour. You get the ramparts, the keep and the count's residence, a mobile e-ticket with QR code, and a short primer sent before your visit. Reserve your day and slot directly — we secure your timed entry the moment you confirm.

What's included

Every booking includes the elements below — handled by our concierge team before your visit and confirmed at the gate.

• Timed-entry admission to the whole castle — choose your day and slot • The free audioguide voiced by comedian Wouter Deprez — knights, battles and beheadings, told with humour • The ramparts, the keep, the count's residence and the historic rooms • Mobile e-ticket with QR code — show your phone at the gate • A short audio history sent before your visit

Who this is for

This ticket covers the full Gravensteen — ramparts, keep and the count's residence — for one adult visitor on a timed entry, with the comedic audioguide included free. The castle is a genuine medieval building with steep, uneven stone stairs and no lift, so the upper levels suit reasonably mobile visitors; those who can't manage stairs should note that the ramparts and keep can't be reached without the climbs, though the courtyard and lower rooms remain rewarding.

On the day

Show your mobile e-ticket at the gate at your chosen time slot, collect the audioguide handset inside, and let comedian Wouter Deprez walk you through the castle's bloody history as you explore the ramparts, the keep and the count's residence. Allow about 60 to 90 minutes for the castle and the full audioguide, and a little longer at the top of the keep for the view over Ghent's rooftops and canals.

Frequently asked

What's included in the ticket?

Full timed-entry admission to the whole castle — the ramparts, the keep and the count's residence — plus the free audioguide voiced by comedian Wouter Deprez. There's no separate fee for the guide.

Is the comedian's audioguide really free?

Yes — it's included with every ticket and never a paid add-on. You collect the handset inside the castle; there's nothing to download. The comedic English version is the one most international visitors choose.

Is the ticket for a specific time slot?

Yes. Entry is timed — you choose a day and a time slot and your ticket reserves that window. We book your preferred slot so you arrive and walk straight in rather than wait, which matters on busy summer weekends.

Is the castle suitable for everyone?

It's a genuine medieval building with steep, uneven stone stairs and no lift, so the upper levels aren't suitable for visitors who can't manage stairs. The courtyard and lower rooms are easier and rewarding on their own.