Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our daily Free Historical Tour of Ghent and discover the highlights of our gorgeous city in the company of a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. We take you on a journey through the legendary past of Ghent and give you lots of tips on where to go and what to do in the city today.
History and funny stories, legends and interesting facts, highlights and hidden gems — this tour has got everything to make your experience of Ghent authentic and exciting!
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.
Graslei and Korenlei
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.
Options
Spanish Tour
Tour in English
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
2,001 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience
636manishad,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and funny! We had great time.
The BEST Ghent Tour
PensacolaBrewing,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kseniia was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgable and engaging and was able to answer all our questions about the city. She was also very considerate in finding shady spots for the members of the group to keep us protected from the heat.
Great tour with Kenny
Laura H,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was awesome. Loved the tour. Kenny was so informative and energetic.
Good tour
hridap,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a really nice tour with lots of historical events and information. Had fun and was a very interesting tour. Thankyou kseenia !!
Fun and interesting tour
638kingsleyk,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kseniio was amazing and good tour guide. She explained everything very well and made the stories very fun and interesting.
Kseniio is the best
150drewm,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had kseniio and she was amazing! It was definitely one of the best tours I’ve ever been on in Europe.
Warren
Daydream05380023342,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the guide and the details
Summer walking tour
Z2269LXkatej,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Kenny, was very knowledgeable of his city. We enjoyed his humor sprinkled in throughout his stories of the history of Ghent. Although it was a very hot day, Kenny made sure to give our group breaks from sun when he could.
Amasing Gent
Biljana R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was great! Amasing tourgiude!
Highlight! Don’t miss it!
Hanlie C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely worth every minute! So informative. Brilliant knowledge and such a lively and entertaining tour! Don’t miss it!
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