Ghent Historical Walking Tour
4.9
(2186)
🕑 2 hours
Free cancellation
Discover the best of Ghent, Belgium when you book this 2-hour historical walking tour. Delve into Ghent's vibrant history and culture with a passionate local guide. Explore the city's legendary past, uncovering historical anecdotes, funny stories, and hidden gems. This tour covers sites like St. Michael's Bridge, Graslei and Korenlei, and the impressive Gravensteen Castle.
Languages:
English
Spanish
📍Sint-Michielsplein 21, 9000 Gent, Belgium
🏢Operated by Gent Free Walking Tour
Highlights
- ✓Gain insights into Ghent’s rich history with a local guide
- ✓See key landmarks like St. Bavo's Cathedral and Gravensteen Castle
- ✓Pay what you want at the end of the tour based on your experience
- ✓Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Here we explain why a specific aspect of the Design Museum very much symbolises the stubborn and rebellious mindset of the Gentenaars!
- ✓With a view of the medieval covered Great Butchers’ Hall across the water, we tell you some darker facts about this majestic building.
- ✓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!
- ✓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!
- ✓The 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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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!
- ✓To understand why our city hall looks a little bit ‘confused’, our guide will explain the most significant conflict in the history of Ghent.
- ✓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.
- ✓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 story of a bizarre legend that our guide will share with you.
- ✓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!
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 2.00
Ghent Historical Walking Tour
4.9
(2186)
🕑 2 hours
Free cancellation
Discover the best of Ghent, Belgium when you book this 2-hour historical walking tour. Delve into Ghent's vibrant history and culture with a passionate local guide. Explore the city's legendary past, uncovering historical anecdotes, funny stories, and hidden gems. This tour covers sites like St. Michael's Bridge, Graslei and Korenlei, and the impressive Gravensteen Castle.
Languages:
English
Spanish
📍Sint-Michielsplein 21, 9000 Gent, Belgium
🏢Operated by Gent Free Walking Tour
Highlights
- ✓Gain insights into Ghent’s rich history with a local guide
- ✓See key landmarks like St. Bavo's Cathedral and Gravensteen Castle
- ✓Pay what you want at the end of the tour based on your experience
- ✓Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓Here we explain why a specific aspect of the Design Museum very much symbolises the stubborn and rebellious mindset of the Gentenaars!
- ✓With a view of the medieval covered Great Butchers’ Hall across the water, we tell you some darker facts about this majestic building.
- ✓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!
- ✓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!
- ✓The 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.
- ✓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!
- ✓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!
- ✓To understand why our city hall looks a little bit ‘confused’, our guide will explain the most significant conflict in the history of Ghent.
- ✓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.
- ✓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 story of a bizarre legend that our guide will share with you.
- ✓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!
What's included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 2.00