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
728 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
tautripreview,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on this tour. Kenny was informative, engaging and entertaining.
A whirlwind tour through Ghent's gruesome past
Global40981032502,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the perfect way to start our visit to Ghent. A great overview of the history of Ghent told with dramatic and exciting stories of the city's past. Kenny was our guide and he did a perfect job of making us feel welcome, and taking us on a fascinating journey through Ghent's past. He also shared some great recommendations for ideas of day trips that we could do from Ghent and other things to see and do. I would thoroughly recommend this tour as an essential part of your Ghent visit!
Amazing and interesting tour on the dark side of Ghent
Trail817418,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was very impressed with the tour and especially our guide Kenny. He was funny, helpful, extremely knowledgeable and made the 2 hour walk feel like a true tour of the history of Ghent.
Entertaining yet interesting.
Y8990VYtomasf,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was an entertaining yet knowledgeable guide. This was an entertaining and fascinating tour. Wonderful! Thank you!
Kenny loves to bring fun and torture
733lennartv,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great evening tour with Kenny, beautiful views and very entertaining storyteller about the bloody history of Ghent
From germans
fabser2026,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful, Great atmosphere and funny Guide.
Interesting and fun
Experience525982,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice and enthusiastic guide (Isabel) who told us interesting and fun facts about the town and it’s spoky history.
Kenny’s Walk on the Dark side of Ghent history …
DBegg,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was immediately welcoming & entertaining when we arrived for our evening walk. Full of interesting stories on the darker side of Ghent history & wonderful evening vistas. We discovered a part of Ghent we hadn’t been aware of. Thanks to Kenny.
Ghent dark night tour
allisonaY9100KW,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ISABELLE was an AMAZING tour guide...full of fun facts and great city of Ghent information. She was speaking in multiple languages and super positive despite the horrible weather at the start of the tour.
Kenny kept us entertained and learning the whole time.
Elizabeth W,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was a very animated, fun and informative guide. History came alive for us during this nighttime tour, and we enjoyed every moment---which flew by. Great recommendation of frites too! Highly recommend booking and bringing euros to pay your guide.
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