Travel through the crypt and experience the eventful history of the cathedral and the Mystic Lamb

Travel through the crypt and experience the eventful history of the cathedral and the Mystic Lamb

In the crypt of the cathedral you will travel deep into the past with the help of an Augmented Reality device - you can choose between glasses or a tablet - and experience the eventful history of the Ghent Altarpiece as if you were there yourself.As a highlight of the tour you will have a face to face encounter with the one and only Ghent Altarpiece.

The tour is available in the following 9 languages: DU,FR,EN,DE,IT,ES,RU,JP,PT.

Based on your own knowledge on the Mystic Lamb and the cathedral, choose the 'Standard', 'Master of Detail' or 'KIDS' tour. The different tours last about 40 or 60 min, according to your preference. In the 60 min tour, you will see four additional scenes in AR which elaborate more on the wonderous history of the Mystic Lamb. 

What is Augmented Reality?

AR is a technology applying a virtual holographic layer on top of the real world. Using a AR device, 3D figures appear and merge with the real environment. So unlike Virtual Reality (VR), with AR you can still see the real world around you. 

As the highlight of the tour you will stand before the one and only Mystic Lamb Altarpiece

As the highlight of the tour you will stand before the one and only Mystic Lamb Altarpiece
As the highlight of the tour you will stand before the one and only Mystic Lamb Altarpiece
As the highlight of the tour you will stand before the one and only Mystic Lamb Altarpiece
As the highlight of the tour you will stand before the one and only Mystic Lamb Altarpiece

Type of tours

Based on your own knowledge about the Mystic Lamb and the cathedral, choose 'Standard', 'Masterof Detail' or 'kids", especially for the youngest (6-10y). There is a short tour of 40 min (20 min AR + 20 min Mystic Lamb) and a long tour of 60 min (40 min AR + 20 Mystic Lamb). The tours are available in 9 languages, except the 'kids' tour, which we offer in DU, FR & EN. 

Standard

40 or 60 minutes

Standard
  • Augmented Reality Tour + Visit Ghent Altarpiece
  • Choice between 40 and 60 minutes
  • For those interested
  • The ideal introduction!
40 min 60 min

Kids

40 minutes

Kids
  • Augmented Reality Tour + Visit Ghent Altarpiece
  • 40 minutes
  • For the whole family (from 6 years old)
  • With extra AR additions!
40 min 60 min

Master of detail

40 or 60 minutes

Master of detail
  • Augmented Reality Tour + Visit Ghent Altarpiece
  • Choice between 40 or 60 minutes
  • For the experts
  • With extra facts!
40 min 60 min

Ghent Altarpiece Only

Ghent Altarpiece Only
  • Visit the Ghent Altarpiece
25 min

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the different scenes

1/8

Introduction and building history of the cathedral

Welcome by Bishop Antonius Triest. He will show you the building evolution of the cathedral over the centuries.

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the different scenes

2/8

Ghent anno 1430

Get to know Joos Vijd and Elisabeth Borluut, clients for the Ghent Altarpiece and observe the work on their chapel, the Vijd Chapel.

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the different scenes

3/8

In the studio of van Eyck

Jan van Eyck lets you take a look inside his studio.

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the different scenes

4/8

Iconography of the Ghent Altarpiece

More than a hundred characters are depicted on the different panels of the Ghent Altarpiece. Who are they and what do they tell us?

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the different scenes

5/8

Zoom in on the Ghent Altarpiece

Van Eyck's genius becomes completely clear when you look at the details.

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6/8

History of the Ghent Altarpiece: from the iconoclasm to the French Revolution

In 1566 it was only at the last minute that it was possible to hide the Ghent Altarpiece from the Iconoclasts.

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the different scenes

7/8

History of the Ghent Altarpiece: the move to Germany

The panels of the Mystic Lamb were taken apart, sold and even sawn in half!

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the different scenes

8/8

History of the Ghent Altarpiece: World War II and the recent restoration campaign

The rescue of the Mystic Lamb by the Monuments Men and the restored head of the lamb that would astonish the world.

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Ghent Altarpiece

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