Daily Tours at 13:30h
Monday – Sunday in English and Spanish
FREE TOUR
Discover the history and the hidden secrets of one of the most beautiful towns in Belgium – Ghent. You’ll be mesmerized by the outstanding beauty of its quays, churches and squares. Every house has its own history and every facade is hiding some legends behind. Would you like to know what’s so special about Ghent? Join our free walking tour!
You’ll learn not only the history of the city, its ups and downs, but also the urban myths, the jokes the citizens have about their town, the adventures of the university students and how this young party-people are giving life to the city. At the end of the tour you’ll discover the historical “must see’s” of Ghent, and also you’ll know where the locals like to go for a drink and to have a good lunch or dinner.
The tour is about 2 hours and it covers the main highlights of the city. We’ll be happy to see you there no matter if the weather is good or bad. If it’s rainy just take your umbrella and your smile and join the tour!
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HOW TO GET TO THE MEETING POINT
At the exit of Gent Sint-Pieters railway station, take the tram number 1 in the direction of “Evergem”. The ride takes around 10 minutes. You should get off at the stop “Korenmarkt”. The meeting point is located 50 meters away from the Korenmarkt.
At the exit of Gent Dampoort railway station, take the bus number 3 in the direction of “Mariakerke Post”. The ride takes around 15 minutes. You should get off at the stop “Korenmarkt”. The meeting point is located 50 meters away from the Korenmarkt.
There are two European highways (E17 and E40) that cross each other in Ghent. When getting off at E17, you should take the exit “Gent Centrum”. On the contrary, when getting off at E40, you should initially continue in the direction of “Antwerpen” (E17), and then take the exit “Gent Centrum”. Afterwards, you have to follow the parking route (P-route). Follow the indications to Parking Sint-Michiels (472 spaces), which is the closest one to the meeting point.
- From Sint-Pieters station
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At the exit of Gent Sint-Pieters railway station, take the tram number 1 in the direction of “Evergem”. The ride takes around 10 minutes. You should get off at the stop “Korenmarkt”. The meeting point is located 50 meters away from the Korenmarkt.
- From Gent-Dampoort station
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At the exit of Gent Dampoort railway station, take the bus number 3 in the direction of “Mariakerke Post”. The ride takes around 15 minutes. You should get off at the stop “Korenmarkt”. The meeting point is located 50 meters away from the Korenmarkt.
- By Car
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There are two European highways (E17 and E40) that cross each other in Ghent. When getting off at E17, you should take the exit “Gent Centrum”. On the contrary, when getting off at E40, you should initially continue in the direction of “Antwerpen” (E17), and then take the exit “Gent Centrum”. Afterwards, you have to follow the parking route (P-route). Follow the indications to Parking Sint-Michiels (472 spaces), which is the closest one to the meeting point.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Besides our Free Tour around Gent, we also offer you other activities upon request in different languages:
Take a look and do not hesitate to contact us for any question
|Kayak Tour | 25€ / person|
Tour includes: kayak, safety vests, paddles and waterproof barrel. (*Min. 6 people required)
We would like to offer you another perspective of the city - from its canals and rivers. We start the tour in the old harbor of Ghent, which was one of the most important medieval harbors in Europe. After enjoying the gorgeous view of the Graslei and the Korenlei, you'll be heading to the mighty castle of the Counts of Flanders and its surrounding walls and canals. Join us for this interesting and non-conventional way to discover Ghent! The Kayak tours usually depend on the weather of each day. The tour lasts around 2 hours, and at the end of the tour you'll have a fresh Belgian beer waiting for you.
|Beer Tasting | 15€ / person |
Tour includes: 7 different Belgian beers to taste.
Beer lovers feel right at home in Belgium. There are over 500 different varieties of Belgian beer, each one served on its own custom-made glass that provides the best conditions for its right taste. Belgian beers are appreciated for their variety and flavor. Are you a beer lover? Are you willing to discover the secrets of beer making? Or you just want to spend your time in Ghent differently? If one of your answers to these questions is ``yes``, then this activity was created for you! The beer tasting is every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 18:00 in the UPPELINK HOSTEL
|Bruges Walking Tour |
This tour is done by our friends:
``Legends of Bruges``
This tour is done by our friends ``Legends of Bruges``
The daily walking tour for an introduction into the history and legends of Bruges.
At 9h45, 11h30 and 14h00 (every day)
Available in English and Spanish
At 14h00 on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday in French
OUR FRIENDS & PARTNERS
Tours in Brussels
This tour is done by our friends from:
``Bravo Discovery``
Bravo Discovery has prepared several tours to ensure that you have the best experience of Brussels.
Chocolate Tour
This tour is offer by our friends from:
``Charlie Tours``
Charlie Tours make the chocoholics dream come true every Saturday at 4pm on a tour with individual registration (or as a private tour on any other moment).
Tours in Faro
This tour is done by our friends from ``Faro free walking tours``
Our friends from ``Faro free walking tours`` invite you to join a local guide for a 2 hour tour around the city centre. Faro free tour takes place every day of the week!
Accommodation in Ghent
Need accommodation in Ghent? Take a look to Hostel Uppelink!
Hostel Uppelink is right in the historical centre of Ghent and it offers rooms and dorms.
Travelers Talk About Us
“Great tour, great knowledge”
Our guide was brilliant, she knew a lot about city and guided us around with passion and knowledge a plenty. Highly recommended.
“Fantastic way to know the city”
The tour was great, as it is usual with this kind of tours the guide was very energetic and fun telling different curious stories of the city. Very recommendable to make this tour.
“Great, fun and informative tour of Gent: a must not to be missed!”
“Excellent guides....well worth the time”
“Wonderful. Don't miss it!”
A really fantastic tour, took almost 2 hours, showing lots of lovely sites with super stories and plenty of factual information about the city. A very charismatic guide, best thing we did in Gent, superb.
ABOUT US
Is there anything better than discovering a city with a person who is driven by passion for the history, culture and significance that are hiding behind each single building? We are all coming from different countries: Belgium, Spain, Russia, Italy, Peru, Mexico; we all have different backgrounds and personal histories. We chose Ghent as a place to live for different reasons… But we give tours for ONE SINGLE REASON: we are absolutely in love with the city! We want to discover its hidden secrets more and more and we are willing to tell you everything we know about it! Immerse yourself into the history, culture and secret pearls of this gorgeous city!”
CONTACT US
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any question or any comment:
Ph. +32 498 68 66 83
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