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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure through the heart of Antwerp! Dive into the mesmerizing old town, where enchanting architecture awaits at every turn. Be amazed by iconic sights like the majestic city hall, the awe-inspiring cathedral, and the vibrant Grote Markt. Embark on a thrilling exploration of Antwerp's cobblestone streets and expansive squares, basking in the glory of historic buildings and the city’s rich medieval legacy. Uncover tales of Spanish rulers, and medieval marvels, along with Antwerp's pivotal role in Belgium's vibrant history. But that's not all! Your journey is peppered with insider knowledge from an Antwerpian local guide, with years of experience in AirBnB hosting and guiding. Get the scoop on authentic Antwerpian experiences, find the culinary hotspots, learn the local secrets, and navigate the city like a true insider. This tour is a treasure trove of history, local lore, and cultural insights, all wrapped up in a fun, free walking experience.

Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Antwerp: Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

Embark on a delectable 2-hour food tour in Antwerp, where flavors and history intertwine. Join expert guides as they lead you to culinary gems, offering small tastings of five iconic Belgian delights. Indulge in rich chocolates, savor crispy Belgian fries, and experience the refreshing notes of premium Belgian beer. Start your gastronomic journey at the Grote Markt, by the fountain of Brabo. Combine the best of Antwerp’s culinary offerings with insightful stories from your guide. Whether you’re a food enthusiast or looking to explore the city’s unique flavors, this food tour promises an unforgettable experience. Stroll through the city and see the Vleeshuis, Grote Markt, Cathedral, Vlaeykensgang, and Groenplaats. Depending on availability, enjoy a combination of tastings such as chocolates, waffles, meat cuts, cheese, fries, and Belgian beer. Finish your tour at a local café.

Antwerp: Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion

Explore Antwerp's oldest neighborhoods on a self-guided walking tour through Lodovico Guicciardini’s "most beautiful city in the world" and Victor Hugo’s art-filled haven. Starting at the Renaissance splendor of Antwerp City Hall, uncover secret squares, forgotten monuments, and hidden gems often missed by tourists. Wander through the old harbor, vibrant fashion district, and medieval meat hall, discovering unique spots like art nouveau jeweler Goudsmederij Wim Meeussen and the eclectic Books&Booze Antwerpen. Along Stoelstraat, experience 15th-century Antwerp’s atmosphere, meeting historical figures like Willem Elsschot and Pieter Paul Rubens. Hear tales of Flemish folklore at the Lange Wapper Statue and learn about Antwerp’s rich heritage at Brabo’s Monument. From the last dance organ at Café Beveren to the wartime history of Cathedral of Our Lady, this tour offers insights into Antwerp’s diverse culture and past, ending with a panoramic view of the River Scheldt at Het Steen.

Hidden Antwerp Self Guided Tour: History, Art and Fashion

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

Visit Antwerp’s lesser-known sites at night—without the worry of getting lost—on this guided walking tour. Instead of showcasing the city’s predictable tourist hotspots, this tour tells you more about the city’s darker side, and stories that don’t feature on traditional walking tours. Along the way, hear about medieval legends, the dark side of the diamond trade, the secrets of the Red Light District, and stories linked to a former prison.

Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

The Best Way to Discover Antwerp: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a Belgian waffle or a museum visit and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems and beautiful spots revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.What you will visit: Antwerpen-Centraal, Sint-Jacob Antwerpen, Saint Charles Borromeo Church, Cathedral of Our Lady, Groenplaats, Plantin-Moretus Museum, Het Steen, Museum Vleeshuis, Antwerp City Hall, and Grote Markt.

Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Audio Tour

Explore Antwerp at your own pace during this app-based, self-guided scavenger hunt. Discover 10 of the city’s most unmissable attractions, learning facts about Antwerp’s history along the way. Solve location-based riddles, stopping and restarting whenever and wherever you wish. The commentary is offered in multiple languages and the app can be accessed for a full year after your purchase.

Antwerp Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self Guided Audio Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary

Antwerp, the jewel of Flanders, invites you to explore 21 of its iconic sites in one day. Stroll through historic sites such as Rubens House, Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Antwerp Station, while discovering its diamond district. This 6 km tour, designed for curious travellers, combines art, culture and modern architecture. Take advantage of interactive audio guides to enrich your experience and discover fascinating anecdotes about the city. A perfect itinerary for those who wish to immerse themselves in the history and vitality of Antwerp in just 2h25. - 6 km walking tour, ideal for discovery in one day - Visit 21 must-see sites, including Notre Dame Cathedral and Rubens House - Audio guides available for in-depth exploration - Perfect for lovers of Flemish art, history and culture

Antwerp Audio guided walking tour 2h15 and 21 audio commentary

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

TukTuk tour through historic Antwerp of 1.5 hours

TukTuk tour through historic Antwerp of 1.5 hours

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

TukTuk Tour through historic Antwerp 2.5h

TukTuk Tour through historic Antwerp 2.5h

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

Swap traditional sightseeing tours for an alternative exploration of Antwerp. Instead of going to touristy sights, go off the beaten track and discover the dark side of the city and its hidden gems. Along the way, hear tales about medieval legends, walk past the city’s Red Light District, and find out stories that wouldn’t feature in a guidebook. The route passes Grote Markt square, Het Steen fortress, and FelixArchief.

Private Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

One of Europe’s richest cities during its 16th-century Golden Age, Antwerp is steeped in history. Yet exploring alone can mean skimming over its past, and medieval legends and secrets. This private walking tour ensures you cover the musts—from sights to stories—with a guide. Hear the tales behind attractions such as Grote Markt and the Cathedral; see Rubens House, and chronicle the city’s Golden-Age heyday through in-depth commentary.

Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Discover Antwerp with Local Guide

Ready to discover the real Antwerp? Forget the typical tourist traps and foreign guides. My name is Erwin, and I'm not just a guide—I'm a lifelong local, born and raised right here. I’ve lived, worked, and breathed this city my entire life. Why choose my tour? - 100% Local Guarantee: When you book, you get me. I personally guide every tour—never an alternate. As I say at the start: "You're not going to find anyone more local than me." - A Decade of Expertise: I’ve been a full-time, professional tour guide for 12 years. That's over a decade dedicated to sharing Antwerp's stories, secrets, and soul. - Beyond the Highlights: We'll cover all the must-see landmarks, of course, but the true value of this tour is the authentic, insider perspective. You'll learn how locals really walk and talk, what we think, and how we feel. Join me to explore Antwerp—the authentic way. Book your tour today for the most genuine local experience!

Discover Antwerp with Local Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

e-Scavenger hunt Antwerp: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Antwerp: Explore the city at your own pace

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Discover City of Antwerp from a different perspective on a self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun and learn new things about City of Antwerp . Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in French and English.

Antwerp Steenplein Scavenger Hunt Adventure

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City

On the beautiful Grote Markt in front of City Hall, we meet. A brief overview will be your guideline. On top of the old town, we begin, yes, the old street level is 10 feet below us. And yes, you are welcome to visit this. We will show you the entrance on the way. Upon the banks of the river, we look for the last remnants of the first city. From here, we search for the first inhabitants and what they were up to. We follow the progress of the city's expansion. We pay close attention to the happenings of the sixteenth century, commonly referred to as our golden age. This city was the most prosperous city in Northern Europe. It all ended abruptly. What went wrong, and why did it happen? This walk will reveal it to you.

Private Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp

Do you smell the wind of adventure? That's the mist of the Schelde river that calls you to Antwerp! Dwell with the Beardbarian as your guide in the steps of those who made Antwerp rich - and those who helped it decline. From viking invasions to cloth merchants to inquisitors; our guide will be their voice for you to hear their stories. During this 2-hour tour, you will learn the most important aspects you need to understand the spirit of this town. You will also discover the most important areas to go by yourself to continue your expedition in this place of history, food and culture.

2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Antwerp

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Butcher's Hall (Vleeshuis)

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Know before you go

Butcher's Hall (Vleeshuis)

The Vleeshuis is a must-visit for lovers of Gothic architecture and music.
There is a small admission fee to enter the museum.
Day trips from Bruges and Brussels only take around half a day.
Butcher's Hall is surrounded by buildings that epitomize the city’s Golden Age style.

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