Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent
Overview
Join our evening tour of Ghent and discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of our city with an experienced and passionate local guide.
We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city. After 1.5h we will finish the tour in the medieval quarter of Gent, very close to the city center, with a deeper understanding of Gent and perhaps some new friends!
If you cannot make it to the tour for whatever reason, please notify us, so we can open your slot to other visitors. Thank you and enjoy the tour!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The charged fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city. After 1.5h we will finish the tour in the medieval quarter of Gent, very close to the city center, with a deeper understanding of Gent and perhaps some new friends!
If you cannot make it to the tour for whatever reason, please notify us, so we can open your slot to other visitors. Thank you and enjoy the tour!
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The charged fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium
We’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’.
Stop At: Graslei and Korenlei, Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Appelbrugparkje, Jan Breydelstraat 14, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Prinsenhof, Lievekaai, Ghent Belgium
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!
Stop At: Rabot Sluice, Opgeeistenlaan 1, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Keizer Karel V, Prinsenhofplein, Ghent Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Augustijnenklooster Gent, Academiestraat 1 Open 07:00-12:30 & 14:00-18:30, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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.
Stop At: Koninklijke Dekenij Patershol v.z.w., Haringsteeg 3, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium
We’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’.
Stop At: Graslei and Korenlei, Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Appelbrugparkje, Jan Breydelstraat 14, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, 9000 Gent, Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Prinsenhof, Lievekaai, Ghent Belgium
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!
Stop At: Rabot Sluice, Opgeeistenlaan 1, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Keizer Karel V, Prinsenhofplein, Ghent Belgium
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Augustijnenklooster Gent, Academiestraat 1 Open 07:00-12:30 & 14:00-18:30, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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.
Stop At: Koninklijke Dekenij Patershol v.z.w., Haringsteeg 3, Ghent 9000 Belgium
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!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
kexin_f
June 2022
The guide is funny and lovely! He told us so many interesting stories and I learnt so much! Highly recommend:)
The guide is funny and lovely! He told us so many interesting stories and I learnt so much! Highly recommend:)LesleyS1607
June 2022
This is a lovely tour and a must do if spending a few days in Ghent. It gives historical information of the city as well as taking you to some off the beaten path areas. Guide was very knowledgable and used humor and interesting stories to share the information. Great for all ages.
This is a lovely tour and a must do if spending a few days in Ghent. It gives historical information of the city as well as taking you to some off the beaten path areas. Guide was very knowledgable and used humor and interesting stories to share the information. Great for all ages.ashleydE913AM
May 2022
This was a good tour that takes you through a little by it of city while giving interesting insights and history into Ghent. Tour guide, Bram, was also enthusiastic and knowledgable about what he was talking about! Would go again.
This was a good tour that takes you through a little by it of city while giving interesting insights and history into Ghent. Tour guide, Bram, was also enthusiastic and knowledgable about what he was talking about! Would go again.annikac994
May 2022
Bram was so enthusiastic and fun! Great tour with lots of interesting tidbits. He also gave nice recommendations for drinks and food.
Bram was so enthusiastic and fun! Great tour with lots of interesting tidbits. He also gave nice recommendations for drinks and food.annewF1914NH
May 2022
Really enthousiastic tour guide Bram!! Saw lots of new places around Gent and heard funny stories about the past
Really enthousiastic tour guide Bram!! Saw lots of new places around Gent and heard funny stories about the pastDavid_C
May 2022
Excellent guide, very professional, spoke clearly and well. Funny, interesting and informative. I'd really recommend this trip
Excellent guide, very professional, spoke clearly and well. Funny, interesting and informative. I'd really recommend this trip