Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
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 the cost of booking via this platform.
Additional Info
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St Michael's Bridge
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.
St. Bavo's Cathedral
We’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Options
Spanish Tour
English Tour
Reviews
625 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Dark tour Ghent
jirrie2021,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice! Combination of historical facts and fun facts. Enthusiastic guide who knew how to turn it all into a good story.
Worth it
Rens V,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an educational and amusing tour through parts of Ghent that we normally hadn’t seen. With fun and dark stories.
Scary side of Gent
Garvism1980,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was a great tour guide! Really enjoyed it thank you. Great to see a different side to Gent. I loved the gory history!
Definitely do!
vanessasK9158IZ,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide, Kenny, was really great and enthusiastic. Highly recommended to do immediately when you come to Ghent. You get a good view of what is on offer, next to all the dark myths and history. But everything in a light and fun way.
Dare you venture beyond the everyday?
susanney2017,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent.Ben was very a knowledgeable and amusing guide .As a proper Ghent native ,he shared the real city just beneath the surface.Highly recommended!
Night Journey
troybL1149NO,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny adjusted well to my change in plans; my wife needed additional rest and I ended up meeting him solo. He asked if I had any specific sights I wanted to see and I shared where I had been already earlier in the day. We agreed that my Night Tour should include darkly themed stories and provide some great photo opportunities showcasing the Medieval architecture and Street Art of Gent. At the end of the tour Kenny made sure that I knew how to return to the train station before we said good-bye.
Curiosities to see the city from another prism
lauraandreinar,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paula is wonderful, she adapts to the group and their needs. You can tell they have a great knowledge and passion for the city. It has everything with a lot of art and sympathy, that makes it very enjoyable. It also gives excellent recommendations for food and things to see and do in the city. Nice to meet you. I highly recommend.
Very complete tour
N3234XMdanielb,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour of Paula. Very dynamic and with interesting data! He also gave us quite a few recommendations of what to eat and where. Highly recommended!
Not just for thrill seekers
Nomad03535699981,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute top. And I'm not even into horrors or anything. I booked it out of convenience as evening time suited me but the guide was absolutely stellar. Learners a lot about Ghent history not just the scary stuff.
Great tour, our guide was...
Mark A,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, our guide was very funny and knowledgeable. Absolutely awesome to see the city by night. Lots of hidden gems shown along the way
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