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
Duration 2h
Reviews 4.9/5 stars, 65 ratings

Free Tour Ghent Hidden
If you already knew the old part of the city, where its most emblematic buildings are centered, as well as its history, but you have been left with the curiosity, to know and get to know the...
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Languages English, Spanish, French
Duration 2h
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 1109 ratings

Free Historical Tour: History and Legends of Ghent | 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, Spanish
Duration 2h
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 362 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 1h 30min
Reviews 4.7/5 stars, 52 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: We start the tour at the...
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Languages English
Duration 1h 30min
Reviews 4.5/5 stars, 81 ratings

Free Tasting Tour: A Taste of Gent | Incl. Waffles, Fries, Beer, Chocolate & More
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 2h - 2h 15m
Reviews 9.3/10 stars, 532 ratings

Free Walking Tour of Ghent
Discover the history and hidden secrets of one of the prettiest towns in Belgium with this Free Walking Tour of Ghent accompanied by an expert English-speaking guide.
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Languages English
Duration 1h 30m
Reviews 9.3/10 stars, 12 ratings

Ghent Free Food Tour
Belgium is known for its chocolates, waffles, fries and beers. We'll try different specialities on this free food tour of Ghent - a real treat for the palate!
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Languages English
Duration 1h 30m - 2h
Reviews 8.9/10 stars, 1450 ratings

Ghent Free Evening Tour
Get to know the enchanting and symbolic side of Ghent's old town with this Ghent Free Evening Tour. Discover mysteries and legends around the beautiful hometown of Charles V.
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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
Details for Tour #7 in Ghent

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.