Top Ghent Arts & Design

Avoid crowded tourist hotspots and discover the best local foodie haunts in Ghent with this private tasting tour. Enjoy a mix of sweet and savory delights—including cheese croquettes with mustard, local Ganda ham, Belgian chocolates, and local beer at one of the city’s oldest bars. Along the way, learn stories about the city’s history and culture, and find out about local legends too.

This tour is a perfect introduction to Ghent’s magnificent architecture and historical sights. Instead of studying a guidebook, explore the city with a guide to give you local insights into the history and development of the city. Find out about the fall of the Holy Roman Empire, discover beautiful architecture in the Vrijdagmarkt area, see Gravensteen castle, and learn why the city has gained the nickname of “Belgium's Silicon Valley”.

Ghent's most famous painting survived Napoleon and Hitler's looters - yet one stolen panel remains missing since 1934. This self-guided walking tour retraces the infamous heist of the Van Eyck brothers' Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, uncovering ransom letters, botched investigations, and decades of obsessive theories. Starting at Hotel 1898 The Post, wind through medieval streets past street art, Sint-Baafskathedraal, and the Bishop's Palace, tracing 90 years of clues. Highlights include: -The Mystic Lamb mural of the looted panels -Albrecht Dürer's 1521 lodging house -The Bishop's Palace ransom letterbox -Wintercircus, an 1893 indoor circus -The 14th-century Weavers' Chapel inside a design store -A stolen skull dug up by a paranormal investigator The panel remains missing. Spot the clue everyone missed.

Exploring Old Ghent independently may mean skimming over some of its history and sights. Gain more than a cursory overview of the city on this private walking tour, which can be tailored around you. Let a local guide lead you to St. Bavo’s Cathedral and other must-sees so you don’t get lost; uncover their significance, and sample a culinary speciality—all bonuses you could easily miss out on if alone.

Ghent is known for its medieval streets and striking architecture, but behind the grand buildings lies some intriguing, dark history. This private tour introduces you to Ghent in the Middle Ages, when dodgy deals were done, executions were planned, and Viking raids were feared. You’ll hear the stories as you walk, discovering sites like the Bridge of Imperial Delights and Gravensteen with your own guide.