Free Walking Sightseeing Tours in Ghent, Belgium

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Are you ready for an unforgettable time in Ghent, Belgium? Then you've come to the right place with our sightseeing tours. Whether you prefer a guided free walking tour with insider knowledge or enjoy the freedom of a self-guided route, you'll find exactly what you're looking for. Click on a tour and find out more about the highlights that await you!

Activities in GhentIndividual Sights in Ghent
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Languages English, Spanish and French
Duration 2 hours
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 1680 ratings

Free Historical Tour: History and Legends of Ghent | Visit all the Highlights | By Local Legends
Would you like to know what's so special about Ghent? Then this is the free walking tour for you! Discover the history and hidden secrets of one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium. We will...
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Languages English and Spanish
Duration 2 hours
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 487 ratings

Free Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Ghent | History & Mystery Tour | By Local Legends
Get to know the more hidden and enigmatic face of the old town of Ghent with this free tour of mysteries, legends and curiosities through the beautiful birthplace of Charles V. Ghent is a...
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Languages English
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 106 ratings

Free Tasting Tour: A Taste of Gent | Incl. Waffles, Fries, Beer, Chocolate & More | By Local Legends
A guilty pleasures tour: Explore our Belgian food culture and learn the stories behind their delicious taste! Chocolate, waffles, fries and beer: there's nothing that Belgians love more! Getting...
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Languages English
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews 4.7/5 stars, 53 ratings

Free tour of the historic center of Ghent (in English or Dutch)
If you're a tourist visiting Ghent, there are several hotspots in the historic center that you won't want to miss. Here is a suggested itinerary for exploring the city:
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Languages English
Duration 2 hours

Ghent Experience: History, Local Secrets & The Flemish Way
Forget rigid tours and scripted monologues. This is an experience guided by local people who truly love Ghent and enjoy sharing it. We don’t just walk past monuments, we explore stories, hidden...
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Self-guided Tour #1

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Number of sights 9 sights
Distance 2 km
Ascend 31 m
Descend 32 m

  • De school van toen
  • Kerk Paters Karmelieten
  • Castle of the Counts
  • Groot Vleeshuis
  • Oud Postgebouw
  • Design Museum Gent
  • Sint-Michielsbrug
  • Saint Michael's Church
  • Het Pand
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Self-guided Tour #2

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Number of sights 21 sights
Distance 5.1 km
Ascend 82 m
Descend 80 m

  • St Bavo’s Abbey
  • Sint-Machariuskerk
  • Zwembad Van Eyck
  • Sint-Lievenscollege
  • Saint James' Church
  • Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde
  • Hogeschool Gent: Koninklijk Conservatorium
  • Belfort
  • Mammelokker
  • Koninklijke Nederlandse Schouwburg
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral
  • Bisschoppelijk Paleis
  • Sint-Bavohumaniora
  • Geeraard de Duivelsteen
  • Wolweverskapel
  • Opera Vlaanderen
  • Arnold Vander Haeghen
  • Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
  • Aula UGent
  • Het Pand
  • Rommelaere Instituut
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Self-guided Tour #3

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 47 m
Descend 49 m

  • Sint-Barbaracollege
  • Minardschouwburg
  • Wolweverskapel
  • Aula UGent
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral
  • Bisschoppelijk Paleis
  • Geeraard de Duivelsteen
  • Sint-Bavohumaniora
  • Capitole
  • Sint-Annakerk
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Self-guided Tour #4

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Number of sights 24 sights
Distance 6.5 km
Ascend 102 m
Descend 100 m

  • St Bavo’s Abbey
  • Sint-Machariuskerk
  • Zwembad Van Eyck
  • Sint-Lievenscollege
  • Museum of Industry
  • Saint James' Church
  • Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde
  • Hogeschool Gent: Koninklijk Conservatorium
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral
  • Koninklijke Nederlandse Schouwburg
  • Mammelokker
  • Belfort
  • Opera Vlaanderen
  • Arnold Vander Haeghen
  • Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
  • Het Pand
  • Saint Michael's Church
  • Sint-Michielsbrug
  • Design Museum Gent
  • Oud Postgebouw
  • Groot Vleeshuis
  • Dulle Griet
  • Kerk Paters Karmelieten
  • De school van toen
Details for Tour #4 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #5

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Number of sights 12 sights
Distance 4.3 km
Ascend 75 m
Descend 75 m

  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Hoyekerk
  • Begijnhof Ter Hoye
  • Rijschool voor de ruiterij van de Krijgsbezetting
  • Sint-Annakerk
  • Capitole
  • VIERNULVIER
  • Minardschouwburg
  • Sint-Barbaracollege
  • Universiteitsbibliotheek;Universiteitsbibliotheek en Hoger Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis en Oudhe
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-Pieterskerk
  • Citadelpark
  • Sint-Pauluskerk
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Self-guided Tour #6

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.8 km
Ascend 18 m
Descend 34 m

  • Citadelpark
  • S.M.A.K.
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Plantentuin UGent
  • Sint-Coletakerk
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Self-guided Tour #7

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 35 m
Descend 39 m

  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Hoyekerk
  • Begijnhof Ter Hoye
  • Rijschool voor de ruiterij van de Krijgsbezetting
  • VIERNULVIER
  • Rommelaere Instituut
  • Stadsmuseum Gent
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Self-guided Tour #8

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 3.2 km
Ascend 19 m
Descend 20 m

  • Sint-Salvatorkerk
  • St Stephen's Church
  • Castle of the Counts
  • Kerk Paters Karmelieten
  • Heilige Apostel Andreaskerk
  • Rabot
  • Sint-Jozefskerk
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Why Visit Sights? Self-guided sightseeing tours are a free and safe alternative to bus tours. You can explore Ghent at your own pace, any time! Do something good for your health by walking.