Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Gent

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Gratuities

Options

Spanish Tour

Tour in English

Reviews

4.90

1,842 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1716

Great knowledge
218jonp,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well informed and leisurely paced tour
Kenny was great!
Corey C,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kenny was our guide and he was fantastic. We highly recommend this walking tour. Low of great information.
Enjoyable
Kirsten E,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Guide was fabulous and knowledgeable. Was just looking for more in-depth history and felt things were a little vague at times. Lots to see on this walk.
Fantastic tour!
968lawrencec,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really informative and enjoyable tour. Kenny was a great tour guide and very entertaining
Marvelous !
ionutn423,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hans did a very nice tour for us. 10+
Second Time Around
marjoriev381,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is my 2nd tour with Kenny. He’s an excellent guide. Full of passion, he engages his participants with history, facts or fiction, tinge with humor.
Enjoyed it
Discover30041930711,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Awesome :) really lively and nice tour
Legends.of Gent
acteur changement,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastique tour guide Kheny. Amazing
fascinating and funny tour of Gent mighty history
Adventure07618142574,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
great walking tour with a lovely guide - full of anecdotes about the incredible history of Gent/Ghent - definitely recommended
Kenny is an amazing guide!
lauradC9567XB,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kenny was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, interactive, and so funny. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and had a fantastic time even though it was so cold!