Private Tour: The Dark Side of Gent

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  St Michael's Bridge

  We start here with an introduction to the history of Ghent and the role the city played as a trading hub in medieval times. We also introduce you to the 3 towers of the Ghent skyline, which are best visible from this spot.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  St. Bavo's Cathedral

  We’ll tell you the gruesome story of why the beautiful cathedral is also known as the ‘Devil’s Tower’. (Entering is not part of the tour).

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Graslei and Korenlei

  We take you to the heart of the bustling medieval harbour of Ghent, back when the city was an economic powerhouse in Europe, to tell you about the lucrative trading activities.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  On this bridge overlooking the giant Butchers’ Hall, we tell you the legend about the execution of a father and son and the miraculous event that saved them.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Gravensteen

  Built by Count Baldwin in the 9th century to protect the inhabitants from the Viking raids, it was around this impressive fortification that the city started to develop. Our guide will share its fascinating history with you.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Prinsenhof

  Next, we take you to what once was a gigantic palace called the Prince’s Court. Today we need some imagination to envision it, but our guide will bring its history to life! (Entering is not part of the tour).

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  Here, we will show you the only remaining tower of the 14 km long defence wall that was built around Ghent in the Middle Ages.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  We take you to the Bridge of Imperial Delights, which is flanked by 4 sculptures which depict legendary scenes of the life of Charles V. Our guide will explain you some of them.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  On this stop, we’ll tell you about the troublesome history of the Religious Wars and the effect the Calvinist rule has had on the history of the city. (Entering is not part of the tour).

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 10

  To finish the tour, we take you to the picturesque medieval quarter of the Patershol or ‘Monk’s hole’ to tell you about the social impact of the Industrial Revolution and the role it played in the revival of the city’s economy!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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