Discover Aalst - Guided walk

Getting to know Aalst really well? 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 point 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 of the Low Countries, charming facades and hidden gems such as the mysterious area house. Stories behind every facade Your guide tells you everything along the way about places you would otherwise just walk past: from the historical 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 conclude in the majestic Sint-Martinuskerk. A city walk that sticks with you Atmosphere, stories, art, history… and above all insights that you normally never get to hear. After this walk, you are guaranteed to look at Aalst with different eyes