Ghent Self Guided Walking Tour Rebels, Dragons and Secret
Overview
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In Ghent, calling someone a noose bearer is a compliment. A stolen masterpiece has been missing for nearly a century, and a detective is still assigned to the case. Students once seized a medieval castle because beer went up by one franc. This is not a typical European city.
This self guided audio tour takes you through 18 stops across Ghent's historic centre, from the world's most stolen painting at Saint Bavo's Cathedral to guild houses where merchants claimed first pick of every passing cargo. You'll hear the dragon legend atop the Belfry, walk through ever changing street art in Graffiti Street, and end at a cannon named after a woman fierce enough to storm Hell.
Three kilometres. Two and a half hours. Eighteen stories you won't find in a guidebook. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and go at your own pace.
Over 20,000 travelers have used our self guided tours. The tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All stops will be visited from outside without entering into any locations
Product is not wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Trace the cathedral's evolution from a wooden chapel to the site of Emperor Charles the Fifth's baptism.
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Stand before the most stolen artwork in history and hear the unsolved mystery of the missing panel.
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Ghent Self Guided Walking Tour Rebels, Dragons and Secret
What‘s Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included ( AI generated )
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good company
Annette G,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good company to deal with and promptly replied when had problems with app thank you
Excellent audio tour through Ghent.
52AD84,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good audio guide; a brief historical overview before the actual city tour begins. It is well-structured, the explanations on site are very good and completely sufficient for an overview of the attraction. The culinary tips are also very interesting. The sound quality is excellent and has positive vibes that one might not necessarily expect from an artificially generated voice. Overall, an excellent tour with necessary details, without exaggeration.
Great tour - love its flexibility!
BcarlsonPA,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this walking tour of Ghent - it hit all the highlights with great information. The app was easy to order and download and to navigate once we got the hang of it. It includes photos so you know you are looking at the correct buildings. And the interactive map (shows you walking to each place) allowed us to start where we wanted and self-correct when we took a wrong turn. We really liked the flexibility to pause our tour when we wanted … we enjoyed a hot drink and waffle in the square in the morning and we stopped for a beer later in the afternoon … then continued on. You can’t do this with a “live guided tour”. We will definitely be using these tours in the next cities on our adventure.
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