Private Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Gent in Ghent
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Private Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Gent
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Highlights
Join our Private Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Gent of 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 you will finish the tour in the medieval quarter of Ghent, very close to the city center, with a deeper understanding of our beloved city!
Itinerary
St Michael's Bridge
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWe’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’. (Entering is not part of the tour).Graslei and Korenlei
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.Appelbrugparkje
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOn 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.Gravensteen
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBuilt 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.Prinsenhof
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedNext, 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! (Entering is not part of the tour).Rabot Sluice
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeHere, we will show you the only remaining tower of the 14 km long defence wall that was built around Ghent in the Middle Ages.Keizer Karel V
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe 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.Augustijnenklooster
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOn 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. (Entering is not part of the tour).Patershol
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTo 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!
What's included
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
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
Location
Address
Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent, Belgium 9000
Provider
Gent Free Walking Tour