Personalized Private Ghent Walking Tour with Local Guide
Description
Discover the soul of Ghent on a private walking tour that’s entirely tailored to you. With a friendly local host leading the way, you’ll wander beyond the guidebooks—starting at iconic landmarks like the Belfry and Gravensteen, then stepping into quiet courtyards, student squares, and riverside hideaways. Whether you're drawn to medieval stories, offbeat corners, or just want to explore at your own pace, this experience flows moment to moment around your interests. It’s not just sightseeing—it’s seeing the city through a local lens. - A private, fully personalized walking tour of Ghent - Discover iconic landmarks and hidden corners - Explore lively squares, medieval streets, and quiet courtyards - Itinerary adapts to your mood, interests, and pace - Host-curated route shaped in real time around you
Tour Options
Itinerary
With your local host, explore a curated route through the city shaped around you. Here's a sample of what your day could include:
Begin at this iconic UNESCO-listed tower. Your host may point out lesser-known details or share stories from outside. No need to climb unless you’d like to return later.
Admire the Gothic façade and learn about the cathedral’s layered history. Your host shares stories from outside. Entry to the Van Eyck altarpiece is optional and not part of the tour.
See Ghent’s medieval castle from the outside, with stories of its dramatic past. Instead of going in, explore the calm canal-side streets behind it.
Walk along this historic quay lined with ornate merchant houses, and hear how this area shaped Ghent’s trade legacy.
Discover one of Ghent’s oldest squares, where locals gather. Your host might share stories of the city’s rebellious spirit here.
Step into this serene courtyard from the Beguine tradition, a peaceful spot off the main path, ideal for a reflective moment.
End at this hidden park by the water. It’s a favorite among locals for a quiet break or scenic view before parting ways.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Reviews(2)
Fantastic experience! Our guide was so personable, knowledgeable, and responsive. This was the perfect orientation to get us started on a wonderful time in Ghent. She personalized it exactly for us and showed us all kinds of places we would never have discovered on our own.
We’re so glad this experience gave you the perfect start in Ghent and felt truly tailored to you! Discovering those hidden spots along the way sounds wonderful — thank you for sharing this.
Jana queries you beforehand in order to design a tour around your interests. She is pleasant and knowledgeable which makes for a wonderful introduction to Ghent and Belgium as a whole. The tour takes one from medieval to modern and back. It’s a really fine tour.
We’re so glad your introduction to Ghent felt so thoughtfully tailored to your interests! Exploring from medieval to modern sounds like a wonderful way to experience the city. Thank you for sharing this.
