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Ghent Experience: History, Local Secrets & The Flemish Way
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Guru: Experience Tour
Registered on 26 December 2025
For us at Experience Tour, being a tour guide isn't just a job—it’s our true passion. Our guides combine love for history and literature with the passion for meeting new people. We love history, cinema, and reading, but nothing beats the joy of meeting people from across the world. We believe that a great tour is about more than facts—it’s about sharing the soul of a city.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Forget the dry dates and scripted monologues of traditional tourism. This is a true experience led by a local guide who is passionate about the soul of Ghent. We don’t just walk past monuments; we step into the stories, the hidden corners, and the vibrant lifestyle that makes this city the "hidden gem" of Europe. You will navigate Ghent not as a tourist, but as a guest of a local expert, discovering the city’s character through the eyes of someone who lives and breathes its history.
The Journey
The Pulse of the City: We begin at the Friday Market, the historic square where the city’s heart has beaten for centuries.
A Tale of Two Eras: From the soaring medieval heights of the Belfort and City Hall to the raw, rebellious energy of Graffiti Street, you will experience the clash of tradition and modern "cool."
The Grandeur of the Middle Ages: Stand atop Saint Michael’s Bridge for the most iconic view in Flanders, then trace the water’s edge along the Korenlei, where the city’s golden age comes to life.
The Fortress and the Square: We weave through the shadow of the Castle of the Counts and conclude our journey at the historic Sint-Veerleplein, leaving you at the gateway to the city's most atmospheric neighborhood.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Punto de encuentro
Look for the Belgian umbrella at the foot of the Artevelde Statue in the center of the Friday Market. I'll be there rain or shine to welcome you! See you there for a true Ghent experience!
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Outside visit
Graffiti Street Ghent
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Outside visit
Ghent City Hall
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Outside visit
Belfry of Ghent
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 €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
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
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Ghent Experience: History, Local Secrets & The Flemish Way
