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Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

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Join our evening tour of Ghent and discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of our city with an experienced and passionate local guide. We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city. After 1.5h we will finish the tour in the medieval quarter of Gent, very close to the city center, with a deeper understanding of Gent and perhaps some new friends! If you cannot make it to the tour for whatever reason, please notify us, so we can open your slot to other visitors. Thank you and enjoy the tour! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips, so please bring cash to reward the guide. The charged fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
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Departure Point

Saint Michael's Bridge, St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielshelling, 9000 Gent, Belgium We meet in front of Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21. Look for the RED umbrella! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Return Details

Patershol, 9000 Gent, België The tour ends in the Patershol area in the city center, where you'll find lots of cozy bars and restaurants.

  • St Michael's Bridge, Ghent, Belgium
    We start here with an introduction to the history of Ghent and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also introduce you to the 3 towers of the Ghent skyline, which are best visible from this spot.
    15 minutes
  • St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Ghent, Belgium
    We’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’.
  • Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent, Belgium
    We take you to the heart of the bustling medieval harbour of Ghent, back when the city was an economic powerhouse in Europe, to tell you about the lucrative trading activities.
    10 minutes
  • Appelbrugparkje, Jan Breydelstraat 14, 9000 Gent, België
    On this bridge overlooking the giant Butchers’ Hall, we tell you the legend about the execution of a father and son and the miraculous event that saved them.
    10 minutes
  • Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium
    Built by Count Baldwin in the 9th century to protect the inhabitants from the Viking raids, it was around this impressive fortification that the city started to develop. Our guide will share its fascinating history with you.
    10 minutes
  • Prinsenhof, Ghent, Belgium
    Next, we take you to what once was a gigantic palace called the Prince’s Court. Today we need some imagination to envision it, but our guide will bring its history to life!
  • Rabot Sluice, Ghent, Belgium
    Here, we will show you the only remaining tower of the 14 km long defence wall that was built around Ghent in the Middle Ages.
    10 minutes
  • Keizer Karel V, Ghent, Belgium
    We take you to the Bridge of Imperial Delights, which is flanked by 4 sculptures which depict legendary scenes of the life of Charles V. Our guide will explain you some of them.
    10 minutes
  • Augustijnenklooster Gent, Ghent, Belgium
    On this stop, we’ll tell you about the troublesome history of the Religious Wars and the effect the Calvinist rule has had on the history of the city.
  • Patershol, Ghent, Belgium
    To finish the tour, we take you to the picturesque medieval quarter of the Patershol or ‘Monk’s hole’ to tell you about the social impact of the Industrial Revolution and the role it played in the revival of the city’s economy!
    10 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
andreakM5319FR
11 Apr 2023
Our tour guide was Evy and she did a great job. Her tour was funny and interactive and we got to see some beautiful secret spots. Gent has a lot of histories to offer, so I really recommend you this tour. After the tour Evy even took us to a beer bar and we had a good talk.
GesineBouter
29 Mar 2023
What a great way to explore Ghent! Our lovely guide Evy showed us the fascinating sites of the city and took us to hidden spots to explore and feel the history! Very interesting and definitely worth spending your evening with.
Roberto B
26 Mar 2023
I took both this evening tour with Bran and the morning tour with Sophie and they were really interesting, covering different areas of the city with minimal overlapping. Both Bran and Sophie were knowledgeable, fun, good at answering questions and enjoyed interacting with us. I would definitely recommend both tours
This tour in Flanders is organized by Gent Free Walking Tour

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