Top Ghent Running Tours

Discover the best of Ghent, Belgium when you book this 2-hour historical walking tour. Delve into Ghent's vibrant history and culture with a passionate local guide. Explore the city's legendary past, uncovering historical anecdotes, funny stories, and hidden gems. This tour covers sites like St. Michael's Bridge, Graslei and Korenlei, and the impressive Gravensteen Castle.

Cruise the romantic waterways of medieval Ghent on a 40-minute tour and take in the sights along the River Leie waterfront. Glide past the medieval port of Graslei, the old Groot Vleeshuis Butcher’s Hall and the imposing Castle of Counts, and admire the pretty colorful houses along the riverside.

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, 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.

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.

Running is a great way to explore a city as you will be able to cover a bit more ground than when you are doing a walking tour. It will give you the opportunity to see Ghent through the eyes of a local and discover hidden gems that might otherwise not be accessible. You are teamed up with a running buddy who will happily guide you and give you hints and tips on how to discover this city. Although the word "running" might scare some people off, this is not a race. It is intended for those who want to get a different experience and the pace will be adjusted to one's fitness level. This is in the first place a sightseeing tour.