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 4.8/5 stars, 1963 ratings

Free Historical Tour of Ghent ⭐ESSENTIAL⭐
Ghent, university city, rebellious, authentic, monumental. Nicknamed the city of "all times", where you can see a mix of modernity with antiquity. The Ghent people say that, almost without...
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Languages English, Spanish
Duration 2h
Reviews 4.8/5 stars, 1394 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 4.7/5 stars, 879 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, Spanish
Duration 1h 30min
Reviews 4.5/5 stars, 63 ratings

Free Tasting Tour: A Taste of Gent | Incl. Waffles, Fries, Beer, Chocolate & More
Chocolate, waffles, fries and beer: there's nothing that Belgians love more! Getting hungry already? Come join our Free Tasting Tour to try them all and find out the stories behind their delicious...
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Languages English
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews 9.5/10 stars, 1281 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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Languages English
Duration 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews 9.5/10 stars, 4 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 2 hours - 2 hours 15 minutes
Reviews 9.3/10 stars, 412 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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Self-guided Tour #1

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Number of sights 23 sights
Distance 6.3 km
Ascend 93 m
Descend 95 m

  • Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth
  • Begijnhofkerk Sint-Elisabeth
  • 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
Details for Tour #1 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #2

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 4.3 km
Ascend 74 m
Descend 71 m

  • Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth
  • Sint-Bavohumaniora
  • Geeraard de Duivelsteen
  • Bisschoppelijk Paleis
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral
  • Aula UGent
  • Wolweverskapel
  • Sint-Barbaracollege
  • Minardschouwburg
  • Capitole
  • Sint-Annakerk
Details for Tour #2 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #3

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2 km
Ascend 25 m
Descend 23 m

  • Gent-Sint-Pieters
  • Citadelpark
  • S.M.A.K.
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Plantentuin UGent
Details for Tour #3 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #4

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Number of sights 29 sights
Distance 12.2 km
Ascend 162 m
Descend 162 m

  • Begraafplaats Sint-Amandsberg Campo-Santo
  • Groot Begijnhof Sint-Elisabeth
  • Begijnhofkerk Sint-Elisabeth
  • 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
  • Saint Bavo Cathedral
  • Koninklijke Nederlandse Schouwburg
  • Mammelokker
  • Belfort
  • Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse
  • Arnold Vander Haeghen
  • Opera Vlaanderen
  • Het Pand
  • Saint Michael's Church
  • Sint-Michielsbrug
  • Design Museum Gent
  • Oud Postgebouw
  • Groot Vleeshuis
  • Dulle Griet
  • Museum of Industry
  • Kerk Paters Karmelieten
  • De school van toen
  • Sint-Martinuskerk
  • Blaarmeersen
Details for Tour #4 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #5

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 3 km
Ascend 42 m
Descend 37 m

  • Stadsmuseum Gent
  • Rommelaere Instituut
  • VIERNULVIER
  • Koning Albertpark
  • Rijschool voor de ruiterij van de Krijgsbezetting
  • Begijnhof Ter Hoye
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Hoyekerk
Details for Tour #5 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #6

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Number of sights 15 sights
Distance 6.8 km
Ascend 107 m
Descend 114 m

  • Sint-Pauluskerk
  • Citadelpark
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-Pieterskerk
  • Koning Albertpark
  • 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
  • Rommelaere Instituut
  • Stadsmuseum Gent
Details for Tour #6 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #7

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Number of sights 11 sights
Distance 5.2 km
Ascend 78 m
Descend 77 m

  • Blaarmeersen
  • Sint-Martinuskerk
  • 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
Details for Tour #7 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #8

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Number of sights 13 sights
Distance 6.3 km
Ascend 83 m
Descend 81 m

  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Hoyekerk
  • Begijnhof Ter Hoye
  • Rijschool voor de ruiterij van de Krijgsbezetting
  • Koning Albertpark
  • Peperbus
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Sint-Pieterskerk
  • Universiteitsbibliotheek;Universiteitsbibliotheek en Hoger Instituut voor Kunstgeschiedenis en Oudhe
  • S.M.A.K.
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Plantentuin UGent
  • Citadelpark
  • Sint-Pauluskerk
  • Gent-Sint-Pieters
Details for Tour #8 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #9

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Number of sights 8 sights
Distance 3.9 km
Ascend 37 m
Descend 37 m

  • Museum of Industry
  • Dulle Griet
  • Castle of the Counts
  • Kerk Paters Karmelieten
  • Heilige Apostel Andreaskerk
  • Rabot
  • St Stephen's Church
  • Sint-Salvatorkerk
Details for Tour #9 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #10

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 5.2 km
Ascend 49 m
Descend 43 m

  • Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
  • Hoosmolen
  • Sint-Jan-Baptistkerk
  • Rabot
  • Sint-Jozefskerk
Details for Tour #10 in Ghent

Self-guided Tour #11

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 7.4 km
Ascend 89 m
Descend 93 m

  • Academie De Kunstbrug
  • Sint-Lievenskerk
  • Sint-Coletakerk
  • Plantentuin UGent
  • Sint-Pieters-Buitenkerk
  • Maaltebruggekasteel
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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.