Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Explore Ghent’s dark side on an evening tour. Uncover myths, legends, and hidden gems with a passionate local guide. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Michael’s Bridge - Begin with an exploration of Ghent’s rich history and its significance as a medieval trading center. Discover the iconic three towers of Ghent’s skyline, best viewed from this location.
  • St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - Hear the chilling tale of why this stunning cathedral is also referred to as the ‘Devil’s…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join our evening tour of Ghent and uncover the intriguing history, myths, and legends of our city with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guide.
We’ll take you off the usual path to reveal some highlights and hidden treasures of our beautiful city. After 1.5 hours, we’ll conclude the tour in the medieval quarter of Ghent, very close to the city…

Location
Hostel Uppelink
Sint-Michielsplein
We meet in front of Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21. Look for the RED umbrella! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Z7429jbaniam
Jun 2, 2026
Fantastic tour - Fantastic tour, Kenny is a great guide, very engaging and knowledgeable, we've learned a lot and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about the dark history of Gent.
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Juliaf944
Jun 1, 2026
Kenny was a great sport! - Kenny was a fantastic tour guide! Very funny and great historical records
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Road40965390724
May 31, 2026
History, horror and humour perfectly combined - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A great tour! Kenny (our Legends guide) knows how to bring Ghent's history to life in a unique way by interweaving historical stories with exciting horror stories and legends. He does so with great enthusiasm, humour and a sense of timing, which keeps the tour fascinating from start to finish. You not only walk through a beautiful city, but also really get the feeling that you are stepping back in time. Educational, exciting and regularly funny at the same time. An absolute must for anyone who wants to discover Ghent in an original way! 👻🏰📖
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Frankgarciapa
May 31, 2026
Night walking tour in Ghent - Great tour, our guide was very funny and made the trip very enjoyable. I recommend taking a history tour and a night tour as they both are different but worth it. Our guide did an amazing job.
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Anniesx9295lb
May 30, 2026
Amazing tour guide Kenny, and interesting places - Kenny was such a fun and engaging guide! He was so entertaining, welcoming and informative. Plus, we saw many interesting and beautiful places around Ghent. I highly recommend this tour.
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J6247amtonyt
May 29, 2026
Great night out - Manon is a bright and colourful guide who really entertained the group with her vivid story telling
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Happiness17958632681
May 28, 2026
Highlight of My Time in Ghent - This was one of the best walking tours I've ever taken. The guide absolutely killed it and it was very engaging, knowledgeable, funny, and a fantastic storyteller from start to finish. The dark history, mysteries, legends, and hidden corners of Ghent were brought to life in a way that kept everyone captivated.
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N5362btjol
May 27, 2026
Funnily gruesome - Kenny was fun, good value and made the tour captivating and knowledgeable.
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Remcod944
May 27, 2026
Top tour - Fantastic tour with Kenny. To be recommended to everyone
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Everknox
May 29, 2026
Fun stories of dark deeds past - Fun stories of the dark side of Ghent. The tour was an entertaining collection of antidotes on the early years of the city, from medieval torture to the Spanish Inquisition. I was hoping for more depth in the historical context but for what it was, it was a charming tour. If you’re looking for entertainment this is it, if you want more context on the history of the city or Belgium, a different tour will be better for you.
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From $3
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).