Belgium

Ghent Audio Tour

Flemish masterpiece hiding in plain sight

Explore Ghent with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the Gravensteen castle, the Mystic Lamb altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers, and the medieval waterfront of Graslei. Ghent is Belgium's best-kept secret — as beautiful as Bruges but with a university city's energy and authenticity.

Download Free Browse All Cities

Get started

Three steps, then you're exploring

01

Get the app

Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.

02

Walk anywhere

Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.

03

Just listen

Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.

Highlights

Stories waiting in Ghent

Gravensteen Castle
St. Bavo's Cathedral
Graslei
Belfry Patershol Design Museum Citadelpark Korenmarkt

Why it works here

Ghent is made for walking with stories

Ghent's three towers — the Belfry, St. Bavo's, and St. Nicholas' — create a skyline visible from every angle. Wexplo narrates the medieval textile trade that built them and the Van Eyck masterpiece that draws art lovers from around the world.

Best time to visit

May to September for canal-side dining and the Ghent Festival in July.

Languages spoken

Dutch, English

Getting around

Compact center — everything on foot

Local Tip

Walk along Graslei and Korenlei at dusk when the medieval guild houses are illuminated and reflected in the canal. Wexplo narrates each building's guild — the grain measurers, the free boatmen, the masons — and their role in Ghent's golden age.

FAQ

Common questions about Ghent

Is Wexplo free in Ghent?

Yes. Download the app, open it in Ghent, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.

Does Wexplo work offline in Ghent?

Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.

What languages does Wexplo support?

14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.

How is this different from a guided tour?

No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.

Keep exploring

Nearby cities

Ready to explore Ghent?

Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.