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Free Historical Tour: History and Legends of Ghent | By Local Legends

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on March 24, 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.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    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: 

  • 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!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Sint-Michielsplein 21, 9000 Gent, Bel...
    Sint-Michielsplein 21, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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    In front of or inside the Hostel Uppelink.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Puente de San Miguel
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Korenlei
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Gravensteen
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Korenlei
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Vrijdagmarkt
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Graffiti Street
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Ayuntamiento de Gante
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Campanario de Gante
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Catedral de San Bavón

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

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Yannick 31 Mar 2024
Ede

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Ben was a fantastic tour guide. He told fun and interesting things about Gent in a loud and clear voice.
Beatriz 30 Mar 2024
Porto

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
The tour was lovely. We loved the stories, the details and the explanations! It made the beautiful city of Gent even more impressive! Thank you so much!!!
Gabriele 27 Mar 2024
Olching

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Travelled alone - Mar 2024
Unterhaltsamer Rundgang, der einen guten Einblick in die Geschichte Gents vermittelt.
Kelli 26 Mar 2024
Santa Rosa

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Julian was a great tour guide and we learned a lot of interesting facts not only about Ghent but also about the world!!! Definitely recommend!
Penny 15 Mar 2024

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Informative and interesting.
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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 5 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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