Free tour

Exciting Free Walking Tour of Ghent's historic centre and lore.

Duration: 2h

Languages: English, Dutch

Registered on July 25, 2022

Hi there! I'm Wout and I want to share my passion for history with more people. I have always been obsessed with how people lived hundreds of years ago so that will be a big part in my tours aswell. Overall I consider myself friendly and helpful (and maybe a little clumsy too :) )

No minimum number of attendees

No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
Free booking and cancellation

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

Tour description

Discover Ghent and its rich history through the eyes of a young local with a love for history! The tour will visit Ghent's most famous monuments with their respective lore of course.

The tour will visit:

Gravensteen to talk about its history and the lore of the 'stroppendragers.'
Korenlei to talk about the medieval trading that happened there.
St. Michael's church to talk about the story of St Michael.
St Nicholas church to talk about St Nicholas and the history of the monument
Belfort to discuss its historical relevance
St. Baafs Cathedral to visit Ghent's most famous monument, where the tour will end.

If you want to join me on this adventure through time I kindly invite you to do just that, you'll appreciate this marvelous city even more if you know its backstory!

Meeting point:

Grootkanonplein, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Grootkanonplein, 9000 Gent, Belgium

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I will be to the left of the cannon wearing a blue shirt with the number 63 on the front and wearing a black smart watch

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).

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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

There is no minimum number of people 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.

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