Free Walking Tour of Ghent

Name: Free Walking Tour of Ghent
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.3 (764 reviews)

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Discover the history and hidden secrets of one of the prettiest towns in Belgium with this Free Walking Tour of Ghent accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Free cancellation

From

US$12.32

Meeting point

Hostel Uppelink

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 10,104 Travelers·764 reviews

August 4, 2026
Amanda Ten Eyck
Cerritos, United States
What a pleasant surprise! Our tour guide was engaging, funny, great story teller and very interesting! We thoroughly enjoyed her walking tour and lear...
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July 28, 2026
Anonymous
Brussels, Belgium
It was good, Hannah was knowledgeable and friendly. It would be better if she's a bit more interactive with the group, for example by checking in with...
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April 30, 2026
John Curren
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The tour was excellent and showed us all the main historical attractions in the centre of the city. Our guide, Hans, was very informative, friendly a...
As a couple
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April 26, 2026
Gohar
The Hague, Netherlands
The walking tour with Kenny (our guide) was perfect. The guide is professional, knowledgable, his stories are stick to the point and interesting. He p...
Traveling solo
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April 13, 2026
Emily
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Liedewei was such an excellent and engaging tour guide. Sometimes it's easy to zone out when there's too much information, but she made it fast paced ...
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April 11, 2026
Jo
London, United Kingdom
The walking tour was very interesting and good. Our guide, Sophia, was enthusiastic and informative and really added to our understanding of Ghent's h...
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March 23, 2026
Hayley
Canada
The walk was excellent. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend doing this especially if you want to learn some of the hi...
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October 4, 2026
Elisabete Dias
Portugal
Ir was fun, with a lot of curiosities stories.
With friends
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September 28, 2026
Anonymous
Toronto, Canada
The tour was very well done, lots of information with some humour added
As a couple
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September 26, 2026
Alberto
Breda, Netherlands
Incredible tour. Kevin knows a lot a he is very nice.
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Discover the history and hidden secrets of one of the prettiest towns in Belgium with this Free Walking Tour of Ghent accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide.

Embark on this free tour of Ghent and be mesmerized by the outstanding beauty of the canals, monuments and squares. Every house hides its own story and there are myths and legends behind every façade.

The tour will begin near the Cathedral in Ghent. You’ll discover more about the city's turbulent history, its urban legends, and how the young student population is bringing life to the city.

During the tour, you’ll visit symbolic locations around Ghent, such as Saint Nicholas' Church, Saint Michael's Bridge, the Belfry and Gravensteen Castle. You'll also find out where the locals like to go for a drink and have a good meal.

Ghent has a preserved medieval centre, and several of the Gothic buildings are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. An unmissable visit when travelling to Belgium!

The tour will end between 2 and 2 hours and 15 minutes later in a central area of the city.

Please note that the order of the itinerary may vary.

How to Get to Ghent from Brussels

There is a frequent train service to Ghent from the Belgian capital (principally Gare du Midi and Brussels Central Station). The journey to the Gent-Sint-Pieters takes only 1 hour.

If you prefer, you can also choose to reserve the trip to Ghent from Brussels.

9.3

Exceptional 10,104 Travelers·764 reviews

August 4, 2026
Amanda Ten Eyck
Cerritos, United States
What a pleasant surprise! Our tour guide was engaging, funny, great story teller and very interesting! We thoroughly enjoyed her walking tour and lear...
Is this useful?
July 28, 2026
Anonymous
Brussels, Belgium
It was good, Hannah was knowledgeable and friendly. It would be better if she's a bit more interactive with the group, for example by checking in with...
Is this useful?
April 30, 2026
John Curren
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The tour was excellent and showed us all the main historical attractions in the centre of the city. Our guide, Hans, was very informative, friendly a...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 26, 2026
Gohar
The Hague, Netherlands
The walking tour with Kenny (our guide) was perfect. The guide is professional, knowledgable, his stories are stick to the point and interesting. He p...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 13, 2026
Emily
East Sussex, United Kingdom
Liedewei was such an excellent and engaging tour guide. Sometimes it's easy to zone out when there's too much information, but she made it fast paced ...
Is this useful?
April 11, 2026
Jo
London, United Kingdom
The walking tour was very interesting and good. Our guide, Sophia, was enthusiastic and informative and really added to our understanding of Ghent's h...
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 23, 2026
Hayley
Canada
The walk was excellent. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend doing this especially if you want to learn some of the hi...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 4, 2026
Elisabete Dias
Portugal
Ir was fun, with a lot of curiosities stories.
With friends
Is this useful?
September 28, 2026
Anonymous
Toronto, Canada
The tour was very well done, lots of information with some humour added
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 26, 2026
Alberto
Breda, Netherlands
Incredible tour. Kevin knows a lot a he is very nice.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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Points of interest in Ghent

Gravensteen Saint Nicholas Church

Types of activities in Ghent

Guided tours and free tours in Ghent

Other activities in Ghent

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Discover the history and hidden secrets of one of the prettiest towns in Belgium with this Free Walking Tour of Ghent accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide.