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 ...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Hostel Uppelink
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
Patershol
The tour ends in the Patershol area in the city center, where you'll find lots of cozy bars and restaurants.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
2
St. Bavo's Cathedral
We’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’.
3
Graslei and Korenlei
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
4
Appelbrugparkje
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
5
Gravensteen
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
6
Prinsenhof
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!
7
Rabot Sluice
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
8
Keizer Karel V
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
9
Augustijnenklooster
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.
10
Patershol
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
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 ...
Highlights
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 45 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Hostel Uppelink
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
Patershol
The tour ends in the Patershol area in the city center, where you'll find lots of cozy bars and restaurants.