About This Tour
Join our evening tour of Ghent and discover the fascinating history, myths and legends of our city with an experienced and passionate local guide. We take you off the beaten track to show you some highlights and hidden gems of our gorgeous city. After 1.5h we will finish the tour in the medieval quarter of Gent, very close to the city center, with a deeper understanding of Gent and perhaps some new friends! If you cannot make it to the tour for whatever reason, please notify us, so we can open your slot to other visitors. Thank you and enjoy the tour! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips, so please bring cash to reward the guide. The charged fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
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Meeting Point
We meet in front of Hostel Uppelink, Sint-Michielsplein 21. Look for the RED umbrella! IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
Special Instructions
Please be on the meeting point (Sint-Michielsplein 21, in front of Hostel Uppelink) 10 minutes before the start of the tour and look for the guide with the red umbrella. You can use the lockers and the toilet in the hostel if needed. Keep in mind that our Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Gent is a free tour, which means that you are free to leave a tip to the guide if you enjoyed the tour, so please bring cash money to reward the guide. The booking fee is only used to process the booking and reserve your spot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Gent Free Walking Tour
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