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.
Free on iOS and Android. No account required to start exploring.
Open the app and go. GPS triggers stories automatically as you move.
Hear narrated stories, ask follow-up questions, and explore at your own pace.
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.
May to September for canal-side dining and the Ghent Festival in July.
Dutch, English
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.
Yes, Wexplo is free to download and use in Ghent. The app generates AI-powered audio stories about places as you explore. A premium subscription is available for additional features like offline mode and deeper content.
Wexplo can cache stories for offline use. Download stories before your trip and listen without an internet connection while walking through Ghent.
Wexplo generates stories in over 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more.
Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, Wexplo lets you explore Ghent at your own pace. Stories trigger automatically by GPS as you walk — no waiting, no rushing, completely hands-free.
Download Wexplo for free and let AI-powered audio stories guide you through Ghent. Works offline, supports 14 languages.