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641 reviews
Definitely going to judge all future tours against this one. Pascal was so great and you could feel his love for the city in the tour. We had so much fun with this tour and definitely walked away feeling like we’d gotten the best of Brugge.
247 reviews
We had a wonderful tour with Edward! He was so knowledgeable and friendly and we really got to know the city from a local perspective.
31 reviews
We had a great walking tour with Ray. It was very informative and hit all the must see spots. Ray was a super knowledgeable and fun guy to walk with. I would definitely recommend this to anyone traveling to Bruges.
About Ghent
Discover Ghent's rich history and culture with a Local Guide
Ghent is a hidden gem often overlooked by tourists in favour of Brussels and Bruges. However, Ghent offers a unique blend of medieval and modern architecture, making it a perfect destination for history buffs and culture enthusiasts.
With one of our expert local guides, you'll have the opportunity to explore the city's hidden gems and learn about its rich history and culture. And you can also gain insight into the daily life of the locals. Join us for a walk along the canals, where you'll see some of the city's most beautiful medieval architecture.
Afterwards, visit the impressive St. Bavo's Cathedral, home to the famous Ghent Altarpiece. Explore the medieval castle of Gravensteen and climb the impressive Belfry Tower.
The city is also home to a thriving art scene, with numerous museums and galleries showcasing local and international artists.
Kick-start your visit to the city by joining one of our guided walking tours in Ghent. Our guides will be more than happy to provide you with tips & recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean? A free tour?
It means that it's a Pay What You Want tour. At the end of the tour, you decide what the tour is worth to you and whether you want to reward the guide accordingly (and according to your budget). That way everyone can enjoy a tour.
Is booking in advance necessary?
We do allow people to join our tours on the spot. If you want to have your spot guaranteed however, booking through our own website here is advised (and it's free and simple).
Do the tours run when it rains?
Yes they do! If we were affraid of a little rain that half of the time we'd have to cancel our tours. Instead we adapt! With some light rain: we try to fix an umbrella for the participants that forgot their own, walk faster and relax once we've found shelter again. With heavy rain: we make sure everyone is properly dressed for bad weather or divert into buildings.
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Meet our guides
Pascal
The marketing guy and founder of Ambassadors. Originally from the Netherlands, travelled all over Europe and studied in Brussels and Bruges where he fell in love with history and storytelling.
Quinten
A true Brusseleir. Storyteller by day. Stand-up comedian by night.
Gosia
An art historian with an extensive experience in the art world. Gosia is a world citizen originally from Poland. She lived in Canada, worked as an art expert at Christie's London and now is an amazing storyteller in Bruges.
Tom
He spent his childhood all over the world before rooting in Brussels. And since Tom's granddad was from Brussels, you'll be in for stories from a truly local perspective.
Conor
The Irishman who lives in Brussels.
Peter
Born and raised in the clay of West-Flanders. Peter quit his job in construction and became a passionate storyteller.
Wendy
With a passion for history Wendy brings the history of Bruges, Ghent and Ypres to life.
Tristan
A mid-life crisis in 2014 is working out quite well for this Canadian-born Brusseleir at heart. Tristan made a career change and is now a tour guide, sketch writer, performer on The Schuman Show and he runs a weekly English comedy show.
Andres
Born in Venezuela but moved to Belgium for love. Andrés is a fantastic storyteller during the week with a great passion for history. At the weekend he's to be found behind the turntables as a DJ in various clubs in Brussels.
Senna
Coming soon.
Steve
Professional entertainer, proud dad and one of the first free tour guides in Bruges.
Fraser
Coming soon.
Kristy
A diving instructor from Aruba, moved to Bruges for love. Kristy loves cooking and telling stories in English and Spanish.
Maggy
Coming soon.
Adrien
Coming soon.
Dimi
Never a boring teacher. That's why his student are so happy with him. And so will you.