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
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.
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.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Options
Tour in English
Spanish Tour
Reviews
1,913 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Ghent walking tour
Debby L,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00,Jerke, our guide was so very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much about all the city center sights and history. From building design to cathedrals and rulers over the ages it’s definitely a must do tour. Thank you Jerke!
Enjoyable historical walking tour of Ghent!
50averyh,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our tour of Ghent! Kenny was personable, informative, and gave great recommendations. I highly recommend taking a tour to learn the history and overview of the city.
Legends Tour is well worthwhile
O8010LSstephent,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Marianz was a great tour guide. Great information without overloading on dates and data.
Excellent!
BAremarks123,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kasia’s historical tour of Ghent was excellent. She brings a lot of knowledge and humour to her tour. We loved it and recommend it.
Ghent Walking Tour
parameswaranr2022,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was a wonderful guide who shared many interesting facts about Ghent. He was engaging, respectful and funny. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would recommend this to anyone
Highly recommended way to see ghent
GoPlaces18258583213,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely excellent tour. The guide, Kenny, was fun and engaging as well as being genuinely informative. The group size was about 20 which was perfect.
Marvellous!
418jakeq,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very personable guide. Kenny was engaging, funny and kept us thoroughly entertained right to the end!
Perfect.
mathilderN7237HG,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kseniia was on top Great visit
Ghent history
320barendl,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide. Knows a lot, has energy and is friendly
2nd this tour/learned something new
Patti M,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the 2nd time on this tour (the other with a different guide was also very good). Kasia did a nice job with a large crowd. Learned about Ghentian mustard shop and a few more chocolate shops. Could have done without so many questions to the people on the tour, but other than that the tour was great.
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