• 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.

• St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - We’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’.

• Graslei and Korenlei - We take you to the heart of the bustling medieval harbour of Ghent, back when the city was an economic powerhouse in Europe, to tell you about the lucrative trading activities.

• Appelbrugparkje - On this bridge overlooking the giant Butchers’ Hall, we tell you the legend about the execution of a father and son and the miraculous event that saved them.

• Gravensteen - Built by Count Baldwin in the 9th century to protect the inhabitants from the Viking raids, it was around this impressive fortification that the city started to develop. Our guide will share its fascinating history with you.

• Prinsenhof - Next, we take you to what once was a gigantic palace called the Prince’s Court. Today we need some imagination to envision it, but our guide will bring its history to life!

• Rabot Sluice - Here, we will show you the only remaining tower of the 14 km long defence wall that was built around Ghent in the Middle Ages.

• Keizer Karel V - We take you to the Bridge of Imperial Delights, which is flanked by 4 sculptures which depict legendary scenes of the life of Charles V. Our guide will explain you some of them.

• Augustijnenklooster Gent - On this stop, we’ll tell you about the troublesome history of the Religious Wars and the effect the Calvinist rule has had on the history of the city.

• Patershol - To finish the tour, we take you to the picturesque medieval quarter of the Patershol or ‘Monk’s hole’ to tell you about the social impact of the Industrial Revolution and the role it played in the revival of the city’s economy!

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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 center, leaving you with a deeper appreciation of Ghent and perhaps some new friends!

If you cannot attend the tour for any reason, please let us know so we can offer your spot to other visitors. Thank you and enjoy the tour!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who provide tours for tips, so please bring cash to tip the guide. The charged fee only covers the cost of booking through this platform.

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