Free walking tours in Ghent and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Ghent. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Ghent in numbers
Of the 7 activities Civitatis shows for Ghent, 3 are free walking tours and 4 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Ghent Free Evening Tour” (1,875 reviews, 8.8 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 7
- free walking tours
- 3
- cheapest paid tour
- €11
- average traveller score
- 9.2
- reviews
- 3,514
- typical length
- 1 h 30 min
What to see in Ghent
Must-sees
Ghent has the feel of Bruges with more life: the Castle of the Counts, the Graslei quay with its guild houses, the belfry and St Bavo’s Cathedral, home of the Van Eyck brothers’ Ghent Altarpiece.
Free tours and guided visits
There are free walking tours of the centre and boat trips on the canals. Ghent is half an hour by train from Bruges and from Brussels.
How long to spend
One day covers the centre and the altarpiece. With two there is time for the museums and a night out in the Patershol district.
Where to stay
The historic centre has hotels with canal views. By Sint-Pieters station they are cheaper.
Where to stay in Ghent
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Historic centre and Sint-Pieters. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Ghent
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Ghent
Is there a free walking tour in Ghent?
Yes: right now there are 3 free walking tours on Civitatis, “Ghent Free Evening Tour” (8.8 out of 10 from 1,875 reviews), “Free Walking Tour of Ghent” (9.3 out of 10 from 771 reviews) and “Ghent Free Food Tour” (9.8 out of 10 from 17 reviews). They are free: at the end you tip what you like.
How much does a guided tour in Ghent cost?
Between €11 and €230 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis; free walking tours are free, with a tip at the end.
What is the best-rated tour in Ghent?
“Free Walking Tour of Ghent”, with 9.3 out of 10 from 771 traveller reviews on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Ghent?
One day covers the centre and the altarpiece. With two there is time for the museums and a night out in the Patershol district.
Where should I stay in Ghent?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Ghent we cover Historic centre and Sint-Pieters.