Belgium · WALKING TOURS IN GHENT
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours in Ghent worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 2-hour legends walk through Ghent’s medieval core, with landmark stops, local stories, and pay-what-you-think guidance in English.
“Liedewei led us through the historic centre giving us a great glimpse of Ghent through the many periods. I learned so much about the city’s past and what events influenced the present. We were encouraged to ask questions.”
A 2-hour small-group Ghent walk for chocoholics. Visit award-winning chocolatiers, peek ateliers, and taste 9+ treats with history.
“The tour was fantastic, the tour guide gave us history, humour, knowledge and a wonderful variety of chocolate and sweet treats from a traditional sweet shop to innovative chocolates. We had advice about other sites in Ghent. Our tour guide was wonderful”
Gent gastronomic walking tour with Ghent fries, Ganda ham, handmade chocolates, medieval waffles, and a Gruut beer tasting in English.
“Wij waren met 6 personen op juiste uur ter plaatse ,wij hebben 30 minuten gewacht maar gids is niet komen opdagen. Dus geen waar voor ons geld. Ik hoop op teruggave van de centen. Dus ook GEEN verhaal!!!! nic.vd velde@ hotmail.com graag woordje uitleg op dit email adres”
Private 2-hour walking tour of Ghent with a guide, medieval street plan neighborhood, river views, Gravensteen Castle exterior, and Old Fish Market.
Ghent chocolate walking tour with tastings at top local makers and city stories. Small group, English guide, at least 8 treats.
“I was pleased we tried a number of different types of chocolate with various fillings, our tour guide Valerie was very informative about the chocolates and the history of the town, a very good couple of hours with the chocolates being excellent”
A 150-minute guided walking tour plus canal boat in Ghent, with St Bavo’s Mystic Lamb, belfry views, and a Leie/Lieve cruise for $32.
“I loved learning about the history beyond your eyes It’s a lot of information to digest but it’s always better with a guide. Thanks so much!”
Ghent walking tour with St Bavo’s Mystic Lamb, Belfry views, markets and Gravensteen, plus optional canal boat ride and beer tasting.
“Excellent tour, lots of historical facts and great local restaurant and bar recommendations by the guide. Great opportunities for pictures of the cathedrals and fort.”
A personalized private walking tour of Ghent with a local guide. No fixed route, real conversations, and local tips in 2 to 6 hours.
“Le guide était passionné d’histoire, presque trop. Trop d’informations. Ainsi on s’est senti toujours un peu presser par le temps pour parcourir le centre-ville. Peut être est ce un peu au dépend d’autres découvertes. Nous avons fait d’autres visites guidées à Bruxelles ou Bruges par exemple plus agréables et tout aussi intéressantes.”
A 3-hour Ghent beer walking tour with five tastings, beer history, and city stories, led in English from a cozy central starting point.
“Excellent tour around Gent historical center, including various beers in various places. Our guide Ariël was clearly a true beer enthusiast and expert, and also told nice historical details and stories about the city places that we walked by on our tour. Only bad thing was that there was so much new and interesting information about beer, that I have already forgotten half of it :-)”
A private 2-hour Ghent walking tour with a local guide, medieval highlights like the Castle of the Counts, and a tasty local speciality in a flexible route.
“Nick was amazing - he made the tour just what we wanted! It was a beautiful city that he knew so much about and was a passionate local. He caught on quickly to what interested us and he was all over it! The tour was educational, cultural, historical, and massively fun!! Couldn’t recommend more highly!!”
Ghent walking food tour with tastings included. Street art, harbour views, medieval towers and the Ghent Altar Piece in about 3 hours.
“I can’t say enough good about Sophie. She is just a beautiful person 100%. She done way for to help me out with a personal issue that went far beyond a walking food tour. Oh—let me tell you. The food tour was just amazing. However, Sophie’s beautiful soul and knowledge about Belgian and Ghent history made the tour.”
Taste Ghent by foot on a 150-minute walk with 10+ tastings: jenever, mustard, pralines, beer, and a local guide.
“Echt een aanrader voor een uitje Gent. Je leert meer over de bijzonderheden van de stad met een heerlijk hapje en drankje. En het enthousiasme van de gids maakt de tour helemaal compleet.”
Private 90-minute Ghent walk focused on dark legends, mystery tales, and lesser-known spots, with a discount booklet for food and culture.
“Kenny was fantastic ! He loves what he does and it shows …. Well worth it ! We learned so much !”
A 2-hour private walk through Ghent’s medieval highlights, legends, and funny stories, with a coupon booklet for local discounts.
“The private tour we went on was fantastic. The intimate setting allowed us to connect with our guide and get to know Ghent on a deeper level. The personal touch made the experience incredibly worthwhile, and I feel that we got a lot more out of it than we would have on a more extensive, more typical tour. It was definitely money well spent.”
Private local walking tour in Ghent from Korenmarkt, stroll canals and medieval streets with insider tips, flexible 1 to 6 hours for $48.
“Heel veel geleerd over Gent in een korte tijd 👍🏻 We hadden een zeer enthousiaste gids”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
