Diamond District Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Diamond District. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Antwerp: Diamond & Jewish Quarter Walking Tour
• Private Tour: Art Nouveau Heritage Focus on Victor Horta Brussels and Antwerp Half day
• Private Tour: Brussels and Antwerp Art Nouveau Heritage focus on Victor Horta

The Diamond District is free to explore, in stark contrast to the products within its stores. Walking tours that combine the affluent area with Antwerp’s Jewish Quarter cost from US$45, while private tours departing from Brussels start at US$474. Standard walking tours of Antwerp, which might pass the Diamond District, are around US$16.

Yes, it’s best to book an appointment to visit a diamond dealer in Antwerp’s Diamond District, though you can admire the storefronts and go into many jewelry stores without an appointment. You can also visit the DIVA Museum—dedicated to diamonds, jewelry, and silver—without booking your admission in advance.

By law, all jewelers must provide their buyers with a certificate that states the diamond’s credentials: the carat, type of gemstone, and timepiece. You only need a certificate for diamonds of one carat or more. Orsini Diamonds is known as Checkpoint Diamond, as it verifies the authenticity of your diamond for free.

The stores in the Diamond District are regulated to maintain the high quality of the precious stones they sell. Look out for jewelers that have the sign “Antwerp’s Most Brilliant”, as this is a label used by the city and the World Diamond Center to assure quality.

Antwerp’s Diamond District is right beside the city’s grandiose Central Station, which is nicknamed Spoorwegkathedraal (Railway Cathedral) by locals due to its stunning architecture. It’s a short walk from Antwerp Zoo (Dierentuin), home to more than 5,000 animals, and Rubens House (Rubenshuis), the former home of the Flemish master painter.