Discover Aalst: guided walk

Want to really get to know Aalst? You do that in the wake of a local city guide. De Aalsterse guides bring the stories of Aalst to life with original anecdotes and show you the way to famous and unknown gems that the city possesses. De Grote Markt as a living backdrop You start at the iconic Grote Markt, where the UNESCO-protected belfry proudly adorns the skyline. Discover the oldest aldermen's house in the Low Countries, charming facades, and hidden gems such as the mysterious regional house. Stories behind every facade Along the way, your guide tells you everything about places you would otherwise just walk past: from the historic Borse van Amsterdam and the striking Graaf van Egmont to the stately statue of Dirk Martens and the impressive city hall that once served as a manor house. Together, they form the backdrop of a city that grew over the centuries into the lively Aalst that you are getting to know today. Culture that touches you The walk takes you past Utopia and museum ’t Gasthuys, where art and history merge. You finish in the majestic Sint-Martinuskerk. A city walk that stays with you Atmosphere, stories, art, history… and above all, insights that you would normally never hear. After this walk, you are guaranteed to look at Aalst with different eyes.