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
1,718 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour! Informative and fun!
Georgina B,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Florian. Engaging and informative. We went to places we wouldn’t have found without our guide. A great way to spend a couple of hours getting an introduction to Ghent and its fascinating history
Interesting and fun tour
Adriana H,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super informative and fun walk, totally worth it. Kenny was our guide and he was very knowledgable and really helped us explore the city. He was gave us some extra recommendations for afterwards, which we really appreciated.
Interesting, fun, engaging guide.
chrisnK4005VL,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kenny was a fun and engaging guide. But also important, he gave us some great suggestions where to head for next. Obviously, two hours is not enough for a guided tour through the whole of Gent; the same company offers additional - and themed - tours.
Historical and fun
858bla d,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Tour guide Leo was knowlegable and great, we have learned a lot about Gent and its craftsmen. Would recommend to anyone who is interested in historical wiev of the city.
Found and lost-A Ghent's Biography
inderdips2024,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hamza, was our tour guide, beautiful and nicely spoken person. We walked around important monuments and she filled the story behind them. Entire era came to life. How was Ghent built and got lost was well understood. Further she answered our questions Very knowledgeable tour. Must recommend.
You are on your feet for...
MRBRYANT B,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You are on your feet for about 2 hours. Very informative & interesting. Our guide Kasia was excellent.
Great way to Experience Ghent!
Z8740YPgabyp,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kseniia gave a great tour!! Very informative and gave a great overview of the city and city history! Well worth it on a visit to Ghent!
Walking tour
Sarah H,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable host and interesting storyteller - clear instructions on meeting place - helpful advice on other activities/places to eat
Kseniias tour!
Dale G,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very educational! I really enjoyed hearing about the city and it's history. Lots of local fun facts. Recommended for all adults.
Super!
fleury2025,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kseniia was incredible as a guide and was able to answer all my questions about ghent. I enjoyed every minute and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend!!!
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