Ghent Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
A walk through medieval Ghent, from St Bavo's Cathedral and the Vrijdagmarkt to St Michael's Church and the Gravensteen castle.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.5 out of 5 from 28 reviews
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guided in
- English
- Group size
- Up to 15 people
- Fitness level
- Easy
- Run by
- Local Tours Expert
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Where the tour goes
- St. Bavo's Cathedral15 min
- Mammelokker15 min
- St Michael s Church15 min
- Dulle Griet20 min
- Vrijdagmarkt10 min
- Gravensteen10 min
- St Michael's Bridge10 min
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- 2-hours walking tour
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
Access
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Ghent
- Reviews: 14 of the other 15 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
- Group size: up to 15 people. 4 of the other 10 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 1 km in about 14 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 30 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Ghent
Ghent combines medieval towers, a castle and canal-side guildhalls with a busy student life, and is less crowded than Bruges.
Terrain. Flat, with cobbles.
Bikes. Watch for cyclists.
Read the full Ghent walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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