Ghent Free Evening Tour, Ghent - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Ghent Free Evening Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 8.8 (1872 reviews)

Our tour guide known as Jerky was informative and had a wealth of knowledge about Ghent. He was funny and made the tour ...

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Get to know the enchanting and symbolic side of Ghent's old town with this Ghent Free Evening Tour. Discover mysteries and legends around the beautiful hometown of Charles V.

Details

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English
speaking guide specializing in the history of Ghent.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Free cancellation

From

US$12.27

Meeting point

Sint-Michielsplein Bridge, 21 (next to Hostel Uppelink).

Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 20,951 Travelers·1,872 reviews

June 28, 2026
Natasha Chin
Trinidad & Tobago
Our tour guide known as Jerky was informative and had a wealth of knowledge about Ghent. He was funny and made the tour entertaining and enjoyable. We...
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June 11, 2026
Sarah Ezdani
Chongqing, China
It was EXCELLENT despite the wet and windy conditions. Jerke was a super guide and he could have talked for hours and I would have followed! The whole...
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September 22, 2026
Cori-ann
Canada
Leo was an excellent host and storyteller. Thank you for showing us a different perspective of Ghent!
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September 16, 2026
Fabian
Uruguay
Nigma was an excellent tour guide, a gem, and with a great sense of humor. She also gave great tips!
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July 11, 2026
Amy
Madison, United States
We completely enjoyed the walking tour and Kenny was very informative and entertaining.
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June 21, 2026
Lisa
Canada
We had an awesome tour with Kenny! He is engaging and very knowledgeable!
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June 12, 2026
Shay Weideman
Johannesburg, South Africa
Jerke was extremely thorough and excellent in his knowledge aswell as story telling. If you want the best guide, then Jerke is your man! He even s...
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June 2, 2026
Anonymous
Auckland, New Zealand
Kenny was an excellent informative and humorous guide! Thank you!!
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February 24, 2026
Michelle
Lebanon
Lovely tour with Arn! So informative but also fun! Highly recommended.
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February 4, 2026
Alex Parra
Cdmx, Mexico
Took the free walking tour in Spanish with Alex. He was really great and fun. Amazing storyteller and gave us great recommendations.
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Get to know the enchanting and symbolic side of Ghent's old town with this Ghent Free Evening Tour. Discover mysteries and legends around the beautiful hometown of Charles V.

Ghent Free Evening Tour

Ghent is a spectacular city where echoes of the past still remain. Its medieval layout can be seen perfectly from the Sint-Michielsplein bridge, where we'll meet at 6 pm. After a brief introduction about the origin of the city, we'll head towards the Graslei pier to learn about its history.

Following the banks along the canals of the River Lys, we'll arrive at the Appelbrugparkje park to learn how those condemned to death spent their last hours. Nearby we'll see the Hoofdbrug, also called the "Bridge of the beheadings". From here, we'll enjoy excellent views of the Gravensteen, the castle of the counts of Ghent.

The tour will continue to the old Royal Palace ruins, where Charles V was born. The king, and emperor, wasn't very kind to the neighbours who rebelled against him, known as "the Ghent hanged men". The most powerful man in Europe in the 16th century will be the protagonist of several legends and curiosities that we will reveal to you during the tour.

The next stop will be in front of the Augustijnenklooster, an old monastery where we'll explain how the religious repression in Ghent was. The King of Spain, Philip II, and his most prestigious soldier, the Duke of Alba, nipped in the bud any attempt at Protestantism in the provinces of the Netherlands.

Finally, at 7.30 pm the tour will end at the Patershol, one of the most beautiful medieval quarters in Ghent. But also one of the areas with more enigmas to solve...

Groups

Reservations are limited to a maximum of 6. If you would like to get to know this beautiful Flemish city with an exclusive guide just for you and your partner, family or friends, you can book the private tour of Ghent with an English speaking guide.

Points of interest in Ghent

Gravensteen Saint Nicholas Church

Types of activities in Ghent

Guided tours and free tours in Ghent

Other activities in Ghent

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Get to know the enchanting and symbolic side of Ghent's old town with this Ghent Free Evening Tour. Discover mysteries and legends around the beautiful hometown of Charles V.

Ghent Free Evening Tour

Finally, at 7.30 pm the tour will end at the Patershol, one of the most beautiful medieval quarters in Ghent. But also one of the areas with more enigmas to solve...

Ghent Free Evening Tour