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Free Historical Tour: History and Legends of Ghent | By Local Legends
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Registered on 24 March 2020
Legends Free Walking Tours offer free tours, private tours and other fun experiences in Bruges, Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp. From its foundation in 2015, the Legends team has guided tens of thousands of tourists through Flanders thanks to the work of its large team of experienced local tour guides, who strive every day to provide a quality service and maximize the customer satisfaction. For this reason, Legends Free Walking Tours is the best rated tour company on TripAdvisor and has been named the top 20 best experience in Western Europe by Viator.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation 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:
- Saint-Michael's Bridge,
- Korenlei,
- Castle of the Counts,
- Friday Market,
- Graffiti Street,
and some other surprises that you will discover on our tour! Wondering why we are the number 1 free tour in Ghent? Come join us, and find out for yourself!
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Sint-Michielsplein 21, 9000 Gent, Belgium
We meet at the entrance of Hostel Uppelink in Ghent. Please come 10 minutes early and look out for the guide with the red umbrella!
1
Outside visit
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.
2
Outside visit
Graslei
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.
3
Outside visit
Design Museum Gent
Here we explain why a specific aspect of the Design Museum very much symbolises the stubborn and rebellious mindset of the Gentenaars!
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour reviews
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Professionalism
4.79
Fun
4.62
Communication
4.73
Quality
4.74
Route
4.76
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free Historical Tour: History and Legends of Ghent | By Local Legends
