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Free Historical Tour: History and legends of Ghent | By local legends

Ghent
Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Legends Free Tours
Quality Verified Registered on March 24, 2020

Legends Free Walking Tours offer free tours, private tours and other activities, operating in Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp. From its foundation in 2015, the Legends team has guided tens of thousands of tourists through both cities thanks to the work of its more than 20 experienced local tour guides, who strive every day to provide a quality service to maximize the customer satisfaction. For this reason Legends Free Walking Tours is the best rated tour company on TripAdvisor, with more than 5000 very positive reviews.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Would you like to know what's so special about Ghent?
Then this is the free walking tour for you!

Discover the history and hidden secrets of one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium. We will present you the biography of Ghent with its extraordinary architecture, its fascinating historical past and its dramatic myths, but also tell you more about the rebellious attitude of its citizens and share with you the best local food and drink recommendations.

We will visit emblematic monuments such as: 

  • Sint-Michielsbrug, 
  • Korenlei, 
  • Gravensteen, 
  • Vrijdagmarkt, 
  • Graffittistraatje,


and some other surprises that you will discover on our tour! Wondering why we are the number 1 free tour in Ghent? Come and join us, and find out for yourself!

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  • Meeting point:
    SintMichielsplein 21 9000 Gent Belgium
    SintMichielsplein 21 9000 Gent Belgium
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    In front of or inside the Hostelink

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

712 ratings
4.8
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4.81
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4.62
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4.74
Quality
4.75
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Jana 28 Mar 2023

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
Tolle Tour!
Kaylee 27 Mar 2023
Bury St Edmunds

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Travelled in group - Mar 2023
Sophia was a great tour guide! We loved all of her stories as we strolled through Ghent!
akshay 27 Mar 2023
Brussels

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
Loved the walking tour. Onur was very humble and explained the history of Ghent very well with some funny stories included. Highly recommended.
Willem 24 Mar 2023
Bodegraven

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
Our tour through Gent (Belgium) with our guide Sophia was exciting, funny and really Great!
Agatha 22 Mar 2023
Richmond

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
Sebastian is informative and funny! Loved listening to his stories about Ghent. Great tour guide, and happy that I signed up.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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