Evening Tour of the Dark Side of Gent

Explore Ghent’s dark side on an evening tour. Uncover myths, legends, and hidden gems with a passionate local guide. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Michael’s Bridge - Begin with an exploration of Ghent’s rich history and its significance as a medieval trading center. Discover the iconic three towers of Ghent’s skyline, best viewed from this location.
  • St. Bavo’s Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal) - Hear the chilling tale of why this stunning cathedral is also referred to as the ‘Devil’s…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join our evening tour of Ghent and uncover the intriguing history, myths, and legends of our city with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic local guide.
We’ll take you off the usual path to reveal some highlights and hidden treasures of our beautiful city. After 1.5 hours, we’ll conclude the tour in the medieval quarter of Ghent, very close to the city…

Location
Hostel Uppelink
Sint-Michielsplein
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D8113ikpetraj
Mar 8, 2026
Very nice experience - Manon told the history very well👌
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Sarah_h
Feb 28, 2026
Fantastic! - This is a very interesting tour. Lovely photos to take of the buildings lit up for the evening. Our guide was very knowledgeable, giving us a lot of historic information and stories. The guide and was helpful at the end of the tour helping with top tips.
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Gerard_b
Feb 22, 2026
Good representation of history - Nice experience, Ghent highlighted from history. Highly recommended who is interested in the history of the city.
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U1006lochristopherw
Feb 21, 2026
Great chance to see unseen Gent - Great tour guide! Very informative and my children (who love dark, historical stories) were able to participate and answer questions. Great opportunity to see some alleys and sites you might otherwise miss. Some excellent photo opportunities of landmarks if you are so inclined.
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Arthurrp4877lh
Feb 18, 2026
Gent Dark Tour = Fun & Informative - Really enjoyed it! Kesaniia was great!
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Ciaran_b
Feb 17, 2026
Interesting and Informative Tour - Leo was really good and made the tour interesting and funny with dark humour being the main part of the story.
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Vyshnavi_v
Feb 17, 2026
Perfect activity while exploring Ghent - I had a great time at the tour guide. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and made the tour light-hearted and friendly. We walked for a couple of kilometers, even went a little farther from the city center. To learn about the markets, how people were punished for petty crimes and serious crimes, the Gravensteen, the lanterns opposite Gravensteen (how they are connected to maternity homes in Ghent), how some neighborhoods have changed over time – it was a great and memorable experience. This was a perfect opportunity to explore Ghent especially as a solo traveler. I got to learn about the history of the city and also the activity was perfect to do in the evening. Ghent is picturesque and we had plenty of opportunities to take fantastic photos of the place along the tour.
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Dawn
Feb 14, 2026
Lovely evening - Lovely walk with good stories...... Sophia was lovely and engaging...... would recommend ......gave lots of recommendations for Ghent also.
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T7568uqkennethm
Feb 14, 2026
Fantastic - Was so much fun! Learned a lot in a fun way.
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Christosd569
Feb 1, 2026
Nice to know a thing or two about Ghent. - Florian was great tour guide, he kept the spirit high continuesly! Was a nice experience walking in the medieval Ghent small roads.
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From $4
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).