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
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’.
Options
English Tour
Spanish Tour
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
765 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The dark side of the city
Q1135EKcarlam,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manon is a very enthusiastic girl, full of energy and good in engaging the audience! Despite the weather)rain and wind and cold!) we really enjoyed the tour also thanks to her and her stories. She has also recommended the best spot for taking pictures 🤭
Fantastic tour
Z7429JBaniam,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, Kenny is a great guide, very engaging and knowledgeable, we've learned a lot and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the dark history of Gent.
Kenny was a great sport!
juliaf944,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was a fantastic tour guide! Very funny and great historical records
History, horror and humour perfectly combined
Road40965390724,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A great tour! Kenny (our Legends guide) knows how to bring Ghent's history to life in a unique way by interweaving historical stories with exciting horror stories and legends. He does so with great enthusiasm, humour and a sense of timing, which keeps the tour fascinating from start to finish. You not only walk through a beautiful city, but also really get the feeling that you are stepping back in time. Educational, exciting and regularly funny at the same time. An absolute must for anyone who wants to discover Ghent in an original way! 👻🏰📖
Night walking tour in Ghent
frankgarciapa,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, our guide was very funny and made the trip very enjoyable. I recommend taking a history tour and a night tour as they both are different but worth it. Our guide did an amazing job.
Amazing tour guide Kenny, and interesting places
anniesX9295LB,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was such a fun and engaging guide! He was so entertaining, welcoming and informative. Plus, we saw many interesting and beautiful places around Ghent. I highly recommend this tour.
Great night out
J6247AMtonyt,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manon is a bright and colourful guide who really entertained the group with her vivid story telling
Fun stories of dark deeds past
Everknox,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fun stories of the dark side of Ghent. The tour was an entertaining collection of antidotes on the early years of the city, from medieval torture to the Spanish Inquisition. I was hoping for more depth in the historical context but for what it was, it was a charming tour. If you’re looking for entertainment this is it, if you want more context on the history of the city or Belgium, a different tour will be better for you.
Highlight of My Time in Ghent
Happiness17958632681,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the best walking tours I've ever taken. The guide absolutely killed it and it was very engaging, knowledgeable, funny, and a fantastic storyteller from start to finish. The dark history, mysteries, legends, and hidden corners of Ghent were brought to life in a way that kept everyone captivated.
Funnily gruesome
N5362BTjol,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was fun, good value and made the tour captivating and knowledgeable.
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