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Private History and Mystery Tour: The Dark Side of Gent
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2026-10-19
2026-10-20
2026-10-21
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French Tour|19:00 (19:00)
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Spanish Tour|19:00 (19:00)
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French Tour|21:00 (21:00)
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Spanish Tour|20:00 (20:00)
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English Tour|18:00 (18:00)
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English Tour|21:00 (21:00)
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Dutch Tour|20:00 (20:00)
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Dutch Tour|21:00 (21:00)
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Spanish Tour|17:00 (17:00)
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English Tour|19:00 (19:00)
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Spanish Tour|21:00 (21:00)
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Dutch Tour|19:00 (19:00)
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Dutch Tour|18:00 (18:00)
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Spanish Tour|18:00 (18:00)
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English Tour|17:00 (17:00)
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English Tour|20:00 (20:00)
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French Tour|17:00 (17:00)
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English Tour|14:00 (14:00)
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Spanish Tour|16:00 (16:00)
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English Tour|12:00 (12:00)
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Dutch Tour|17:00 (17:00)
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English Tour|15:00 (15:00)
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English Tour|16:00 (16:00)
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English Tour|11:00 (11:00)
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English Tour|09:00 (09:00)
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Spanish Tour|15:00 (15:00)
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English Tour|10:00 (10:00)
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English Tour|13:00 (13:00)
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Dutch Tour|13:00 (13:00)
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French Tour|12:00 (12:00)
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Spanish Tour|12:00 (12:00)
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Dutch Tour|14:00 (14:00)
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French Tour|13:00 (13:00)
FromUS$178.51
Spanish Tour|09:00 (09:00)
FromUS$178.51
Dutch Tour|12:00 (12:00)
FromUS$178.51
Spanish Tour|10:00 (10:00)
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French Tour|14:00 (14:00)
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French Tour|16:00 (16:00)
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Dutch Tour|10:00 (10:00)
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Dutch Tour|16:00 (16:00)
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Spanish Tour|11:00 (11:00)
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French Tour|11:00 (11:00)
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Spanish Tour|14:00 (14:00)
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Spanish Tour|13:00 (13:00)
FromUS$178.51
French Tour|15:00 (15:00)
FromUS$178.51
French Tour|09:00 (09:00)
FromUS$178.51
Dutch Tour|15:00 (15:00)
FromUS$178.51
Dutch Tour|11:00 (11:00)
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Dutch Tour|09:00 (09:00)
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St Michael's Bridge Details
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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
Saint Bavo's Cathedral Details
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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
Graslei and Korenlei Details
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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
Appelbrugparkje Details
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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
Castle of the Counts Details
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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
Prinsenhof Details
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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
Rabot Sluice Details
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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
Keizer Karel V Details
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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
Augustijnenklooster Gent Details
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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
Patershol Details
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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
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