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Ghent self-guided walking tour

Ghent: Belle Époque, Beasts, and Books

Explore the eccentric side of Ghent on a walking tour that blends Belle Époque elegance with modern-day reinvention. From the 'rusty' architecture of De Krook to the hidden history of a city-center zoo, you’ll discover how Ghent transformed from an industrial powerhouse into a vibrant cultural capital. This route highlights grand socialist palaces, secret vineyards, and the quirky stories behind the city's most imposing landmarks.

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100minutes
4.0 kmdistance
10stops
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Ghent: Belle Époque, Beasts, and Books
Paul Hermans / CC BY-SA 3.0

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This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Ghent without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Ghent walking tour

Map for Ghent walking tour with 10 stops
The static map shows the tour route with De Krook, Muinkkaai, Muinkpark, Ter Platen, and 6 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. De Krook in Ghent
    Davidh820 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    1De KrookBuilding

    Welcome to De Krook, a building that looks like a giant stack of rusty steel trays left out in the Flemish rain

    Architect: Coussée en Goris Architecten, RCR Arquitectes · Named after: Waalse Krook · Wikidata

  2. Muinkkaai in Ghent
    Demeester / CC BY-SA 3.0

    2MuinkkaaiBuilding

    Strolling along the Muinkkaai is the closest you will get to feeling like a 19th-century textile tycoon without the burden of owning a factory

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  3. Muinkpark in Ghent
    Van der Linden, Geert / CC BY 4.0

    3Muinkpark

    This peaceful English-style landscape park hides a surprisingly carnivorous past

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  4. Ter Platen in Ghent
    Vlaamse Gemeenschap / CC BY 4.0

    4Ter PlatenBuilding

    Ter Platen is a riverside walkway that serves as a bridge between the university district and the city’s green lungs

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  5. Citadelpark in Ghent
    Paul Hermans / CC BY-SA 3.0

    5Citadelpark

    Citadelpark is Ghent’s largest park, and it is a bit of a theatrical masterpiece

    Named after: Citadel of Ghent · Wikidata

  6. Leopoldskazerne in Ghent
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    6LeopoldskazerneBuilding

    If you have ever wondered what happens when 1,300 soldiers move out and the hipsters move in, the Leopoldskazerne is your answer

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  7. Sint-Pietersplein in Ghent
    Jan Lambrecht de vierd'n / CC BY-SA 4.0

    7Sint-PieterspleinSquare

    This square is so vast you could park a small fleet of zeppelins here, which is fitting since it regularly hosts the massive Halfvastenfoor carnival, much to the delight of local children and the despair of local eardrum…

    Named after: Saint Peter · Wikidata

  8. Boekentoren in Ghent
    Vysotsky / CC BY-SA 4.0

    8BoekentorenBuilding

    Standing tall like a concrete exclamation mark at the end of a very long sentence is the Boekentoren, or Book Tower

    Built: 1817 · Wikidata

  9. De Vooruit in Ghent
    Demeester / CC BY-SA 3.0

    9De VooruitTheatre

    Welcome to De Vooruit, a building that proves socialism can be surprisingly fancy

    Architect: Dial Architects, Callebaut Architecten … · Style: Art Nouveau architecture · Wikidata

  10. Wintercircus in Ghent
    FrDr / CC BY-SA 4.0

    10WintercircusBuilding

    Tucked away behind a relatively modest entrance is the Nieuw Circus, also known as the Wintercircus, a building that has lived more lives than a very lucky cat

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Ghent — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, De Krook, Muinkkaai, Muinkpark, Ter Platen, Citadelpark, Leopoldskazerne and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at De Krook and ends at Wintercircus. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 100 minutes for 10 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 6 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.

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