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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

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Join our daily Free Historical Tour of Ghent and discover the highlights of our gorgeous city in the company of a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We take you on a journey through the legendary past of Ghent and give you lots of tips on where to go and what to do in the city today. History and funny stories, legends and interesting facts, highlights and hidden gems — this tour has got everything to make your experience of Ghent authentic and exciting! 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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Saint Michael's Bridge, St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielshelling, 9000 Gent, Belgium We meet in front of Hostel Uppelink on the St Michael's Bridge. 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.

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Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 Gent, Belgium Belfry of Ghent.

  • 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
  • Graslei and Korenlei, Ghent, Belgium
    At the Graslei, the beating heart of the historical city centre, we show you which buildings were involved in the trading activities when this area functioned as the city’s port.
    10 minutes
  • Design Museum Gent, Ghent, Belgium
    Here we explain why a specific aspect of the Design Museum very much symbolises the stubborn and rebellious mindset of the Gentenaars!
    10 minutes
  • Het Groot Vleeshuis, Ghent, Belgium
    With a view of the medieval covered Great Butchers’ Hall across the water, we tell you some darker facts about this majestic building.
    10 minutes
  • Gravensteen, Ghent, Belgium
    Unlike most castles, the medieval Castle of the Counts is located right the middle of the city and and is very well preserved. We will tell you all about its impressive past!
    10 minutes
  • St. Veerleplein, Ghent, Belgium
    The square in front of the castle is both known as the square of death as well as the square of life. You’ll find out why!
    10 minutes
  • Het Huis van Alijn - The House of Alijn, Ghent, Belgium
    The House of Alijn was a hospital and is the only remaining ‘god house’ in Ghent. We will tell you the unfortunate story of how it became a hospital.
    10 minutes
  • Vrijdagmarkt, 9000 Gent, Belgium
    This illustrious square has played a prominent role in Ghent’s history, as well as the man whose statue is located in the middle. Our guide will share its fascinating history with you!
    10 minutes
  • Werregarenstraat, 9000 Gent, Belgium
    As a way to keep our monumental buildings from being sprayed by graffiti, the city has designated a specific area for street artists to go wild. We’ll walk you through it!
    10 minutes
  • Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis), Ghent, Belgium
    To understand why our city hall looks a little bit ‘confused’, our guide will explain the most significant conflict in the history of Ghent.
    10 minutes
  • St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Ghent, Belgium
    Our cathedral has a rich history and houses many art treasures, most notably the world-famous Ghent Altarpiece by the brothers Van Eyck. We’ll share some of this history with you.
    10 minutes
  • Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle), Ghent, Belgium
    The Belfry is the people’s tower and reflects the stubbornness, power and independence of the city. As the former prison, its façade also tells the story of a bizarre legend that our guide will share with you.
    10 minutes
  • Saint Nicholas Church, Ghent, Belgium
    This gem from the early 12th century looks out over Korenmarkt and has St Nicholas, the protector of merchants and sailors, as its patron saint. The façade of this building shows us the legend of its patron saint: the perfect way to end this legendary tour!
    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.
zoe3Essex
24 Apr 2023
Our guide was Tatiana and although it was a very cold and rainy day our trip to Ghent was enjoyable due to tge humour, personality & historical stories of Ghent's historical past. Highly recommend would not have wanted to miss this tour. Legends very good company and easy to book with through their website or other outlets
Mtvet
24 Apr 2023
Our guide Tatiana was entertaining and informative. We had a large group for our tour, but she still managed to show us the highlights in Ghent and offer useful sightseeing and culinary tips. A must-do while in Ghent!
Margaret_D
22 Apr 2023
It was a good tour. We covered the area and appreciated the honesty in the "not quite so old" buildings. We only had a short time in Ghent and taking the tour gave us a great layout. We tried to find the Friday Market but the directions were sufficient without a map or without WIFI. We took a canal tour on our own afterward.
This tour in Flanders is organized by Gent Free Walking Tour

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