Private Tour: The Dark Side of Ghent
Ghent’s mysteries and darker history with a private guide, off the beaten track. Departs from Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21.
The medieval jewel of Flanders
Ghent
Canals, guild houses and a castle right in the center. Ghent keeps the medieval air of Flanders with the energy of a university town.
4 experiences available
Museums, Monuments and Culture in Ghent
3 experiences available
Free Historical Tour: Legends of Ghent
Daily free walking tour through the medieval heart of Ghent with its history and legends, led by an experienced local guide. Tip-based.
Free Historical Tour: Legends of Ghent (in Spanish)
The Spanish-language free tour through the medieval heart of Ghent, its history and its legends. Departs from Hostel Uppelink by the red umbrella. Pay what you want.
Experiences and Activities in Ghent
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Free Tasting Tour: A Taste of Ghent
Chocolate, waffles, fries and beer: a guilty pleasures tour of Belgian food culture and the stories behind each delicious taste. Tip-based.
Planning your visit to Ghent
Ghent has the best-preserved medieval centre in Flanders and, unlike Bruges, is still a working city: the university gives it a pulse that owes nothing to tourism. The Castle of the Counts sits right in the urban core, and the Graslei and Korenlei quays, lined with guild houses above the water, are the city’s signature view.
St Bavo’s Cathedral holds the Van Eyck altarpiece, one of the pivotal works of European painting, visited on a separate ticket. The centre is largely pedestrian and walkable in a day, though staying the night is worth it: after dark the old town is lit and empties out. Brussels is half an hour away by train, Bruges twenty minutes.
Frequently asked questions about tours in Ghent
What tours are available in Ghent?
In Ghent you can book everything from museums, monuments and historic sites to local experiences and activities. Some examples: Private Tour: The Dark Side of Ghent, Free Historical Tour: Legends of Ghent and Free Historical Tour: Legends of Ghent (in Spanish). Each activity is run by a licensed local guide or company, and your booking is confirmed instantly.
How long do tours in Ghent last?
Activities in Ghent last between 1.5 hours and 2 hours, depending on the one you choose. The exact duration is shown on each tour card, next to the price. Full-day trips and excursions to other cities are the longest; walking tours and tastings are the shortest.
How much does a tour in Ghent cost?
The price of each activity is shown when you open it in FareHarbor, our booking platform: tap "View price" or "Book now" on any tour. This way you always see the current rate and the age-based prices (adult, child, student) exactly as the operator publishes them, with no surprises at checkout.
How do I book a tour in Ghent?
Pick the activity, tap "Book now" and the operator's calendar opens in FareHarbor. Choose the day, time and number of travellers, then pay by card. You will get an email confirmation with your booking voucher and the guide's instructions. No Toursen account needed.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, but the terms are set by each operator and vary between activities: some offer free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, others require more notice. The exact deadline for the activity you want is shown on its booking page before you pay, and repeated in your confirmation email. Please check it there before completing your purchase.
Where does the tour in Ghent start?
Each activity has its own meeting point in Ghent, usually somewhere central and easy to find. The exact address, the time you should arrive and what to bring are provided by the operator on the booking page and in your confirmation email. We recommend arriving at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.