Free Historical Tour Gent | By Local Legends

Overview of the tour in Gent

Join our daily Free Historical Tour of Ghent and discover the highlights of this gorgeous city in the company of our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides. We take you on a journey through the legendary past of Ghent and give you lots of tips on where to go and what to do in the city today. History and funny stories, legends and interesting facts, highlights and hidden gems — this tour has got everything to make your experience of Ghent authentic and exciting!

Can't get enough of our legendary tours?

Make sure to join our daily Free Evening Tour as well to visit a different part of Ghent, discover more history and complete your introduction to the city. Or join us on our Free Tasting Tour of Ghent to give you an introduction and a taste of our local gastronomy. If you're travelling with a group of 7 or more, please contact us for a private tour.

How come it is free?

We believe that anyone can enjoy our tours no matter the budget. Therefore, we offer free tours on a tips-basis, which guarantees that you receive an excellent overview of the city and at the end of the tour you can tip your guide as much as you think the tour is worth to you.

On arrival

Meet your guide with a red umbrella on Sint-Michielsplein 21 (in front of Hostel Uppelink).

Things to note

Our guides offer tours for tips, so please reward them generously if you enjoyed their work.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.