Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent
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.
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.Graslei and Korenlei
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAt 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.Design Museum Gent
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedHere we explain why a specific aspect of the Design Museum very much symbolises the stubborn and rebellious mindset of the Gentenaars!Het Groot Vleeshuis
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWith a view of the medieval covered Great Butchers’ Hall across the water, we tell you some darker facts about this majestic building.Gravensteen
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedUnlike 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!St. Veerleplein
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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!Huis van Alijn
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe 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.Vrijdagmarkt
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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!Werregarenstraat
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAs 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!Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTo understand why our city hall looks a little bit ‘confused’, our guide will explain the most significant conflict in the history of Ghent.St. Bavo's Cathedral
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur 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.Het Belfort van Gent
10 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe 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.Saint Nicholas Church
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThis 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!
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