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Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent
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Castle of the Counts

Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

By Gent Free Walking Tour
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $4 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • St Michael's Bridge
    • Sint-Michielsplein
    • 9000, Ghent, Belgium, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Michael's Bridge
    • Sint-Michielshelling
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
CA $4.49 x 1 AdultCA $4.49
Total
Price is CA $4.49

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St Michael's Bridge
  • 15m
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.
Graslei and Korenlei
  • 10m
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.
Design Museum Gent
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Here we explain why a specific aspect of the Design Museum very much symbolises the stubborn and rebellious mindset of the Gentenaars!
Het Groot Vleeshuis
  • 10m
With a view of the medieval covered Great Butchers’ Hall across the water, we tell you some darker facts about this majestic building.
Gravensteen
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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!
St. Veerleplein
  • 10m
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!
Het Huis van Alijn - The House of Alijn
  • 10m
The House of Alijn was a hospital and is the only remaining ‘god house’ in Ghent. We will tell you the unfortunate storey of how it became a hospital.
Vrijdagmarkt
  • 10m
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!
Werregarenstraat
  • 10m
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!
Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis)
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
To 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 (Sint-Baafskathedraal)
  • 10m
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.
Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle)
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
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 storey of a bizarre legend that our guide will share with you.
Saint Nicholas Church
  • 10m
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!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt Michael's Bridge
    • Sint-Michielsplein
    • 9000, Ghent, Belgium, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESaint Michael's Bridge
    • Sint-Michielshelling
    • 9000, Gent, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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