Rubens House (Rubenshuis) Tours and Tickets

Antwerp can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors, but a private walking tour with a local guide takes the mystery out of your visit. This is a personalized walking tour where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. However, we can provide a customized itinerary just for you—if you’d like to include a museum visit, simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests and preferences, ensuring you see the sights that matter most to you. As you explore the city, you’ll uncover hidden gems, learn fascinating stories about Antwerp’s history and culture, and gain insider knowledge that goes beyond typical tourist experiences. Perfect for families, solo travelers, and couples, this tour blends must-see landmarks with unique local insights. Book your private walking tour today and experience Antwerp through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide.

Getting an overview of Antwerp’s sights on your own can be time-consuming when you don’t know your way around. Avoid the research and see and learn more in less time than if exploring alone on this private walking tour. Follow your guide to must-sees such as Rubens House, Grote Markt, and Butchers’ Hall; enjoy time to ask personal questions on Antwerp’s history, and get tips to inform your later sightseeing.

If you’ve only got limited time to discover the highlights of Antwerp, then exploring the city with a local is the best way to do it. Avoid the stress of getting lost, and instead, set off on a well-planned route that ticks off a shortlist of landmarks—such as the Grote Markt and Antwerp City Hall. The tour is also a great way to get local food and drink recommendations.

The TouringBee audio guide serves as a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Antwerp. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of two to three hours. Simply follow the route on the app's map to navigate through the city center, passing by the main attractions. You're guaranteed to see: the Cathedral, Het Steen Castle, Central Train Station, Diamond Quarter, Rubens House, Grote Markt with its city hall and guild houses, MAS Museum. Once the tour is downloaded, the app functions offline. The audio guide can be clearly heard through your headphones, allowing you to enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. If you only have a few hours to spare in Antwerp, spend them with the TouringBee audio guide and you won't miss a thing.

Explore Antwerp in a personalized and affordable way with this private, app-led self-guided tour. Start, stop, and pause according to your interests while GPS directs you to squares, streets, and monuments with interesting facts. Ideal for families and larger groups competing to solve riddles and assignments for the highest score.

Antwerp is an amazing city from an architectural point of view and with a fascinating history. On this tour you can admire the works of the famous painter Pedro Pablo Rubens, one of the most important figures of Flemish art. Through his masterpieces and the main corners of the city, you will understand why Antwerp is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium. The tour combines art, history and architecture, offering a complete overview of the city’s past and present. Accompanied by a professional guide, travelers will enjoy a dynamic, educational and enjoyable experience, ideal for discovering Antwerp in an authentic and memorable way.

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.

Antwerp built the world's first stock exchange and still has the diamonds to show for it — the streets have stories to match. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Antwerp's historic centre on foot, with phone-based riddles leading from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Solve clues at Het Steen, Stoelstraat 11, and the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal — three stops spanning Antwerp's medieval waterfront, hidden corners, and Gothic heights • Start whenever suits you, no booking slot required — go at your own pace from the moment you arrive • Works for families, friend groups, and couples; photo challenges add competitive fun to the city's Baroque streetscape Around 2 hours, any group size, available in English and French. Antwerp's diamonds are locked away — but the city's stories are right there on the street.

WHY CHOOSE US? Explore the enchanting streets of Antwerp with a self-guided audio tour that brings the city's rich history to life. Delve into medieval stories as you wander through the historic center, uncovering landmarks like the Gothic Cathedral of Our Lady, the Rubenshuis, and the iconic Brabo Fountain. This 5.2 km route offers you the flexibility to discover at your own pace, all while enjoying fascinating narratives about Antwerp's transformation into a global trading powerhouse. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travelers, this tour is an opportunity to engage with the vibrant culture and heritage of Antwerp. - Self-paced audio tour covering 5.2 km in 2-4 hours - Discover 42 captivating stories about Antwerp's history - Visit major attractions including the Cathedral of Our Lady and Rubenshuis - Available in multiple languages for a personalized experience - Works offline

Immerse yourself in Antwerp’s rich history on this walking tour through its most iconic landmarks. Start at Grote Markt, where medieval guild houses, the grand City Hall, and the Brabo Fountain set the scene for captivating stories of Antwerp’s past. Continue to the Hendrik Conscience Statue, revealing the city’s intellectual and architectural heritage. Marvel at the Baroque elegance of the Carolus Borromeus Church, linked to Rubens, and experience Antwerp's Golden Age at Handelsbeurs Antwerpen. Ideal for art lovers and history buffs, this tour offers insights into Rubens House, MoMu Fashion Museum, and UNESCO-listed Museum Plantin-Moretus, concluding at the majestic Cathedral of Our Lady with unforgettable views and local tips for a memorable Antwerp experience.

Check our Half Day Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp. Getting an overview of Antwerp’s sights on your own can be time-consuming when you don’t know your way around. Avoid the research and see and learn more in less time than if exploring alone on this private walking tour. Follow your guide to must-sees such as Rubens House, Grote Markt, and Butchers’ Hall; enjoy time to ask personal questions about Antwerp’s history, and get tips to inform your later sightseeing. Leave us the details, and we will take you on an unusual adventure that creates memories that withstand the test of time!

With your private tour of Antwerp, Belgium’s second most important city, you’ll discover not only its fascinating history, but also its world of diamonds, fashion and art, as well as its impressive mix of architectural styles that makes it a unique and charming place. Antwerp has an unrivalled atmosphere that will make you enjoy every step of the way as you walk its streets. Accompanied by a private local guide, you will discover the most essential places in the city: the medieval castle Het Steen, the majestic Cathedral Our Lady of Antwerp with works by Rubens and other primitive Flemish, the Grote Markt with its guild houses and Renaissance town hall, and the house-museum of Rubens, a Baroque jewel where the painter lived for the last 29 years of his life. Discover authentic Antwerp and be encouraged to book your private tour today!

Step back into the Golden Age of Antwerp on this private 2-hour walking shore tour. With your local guide, you’ll uncover fascinating legends, hidden gems, and the city’s most iconic sights, all within walking distance of the cruise port. Learn why Antwerp is called the “Diamond Capital of the World,” discover the legacy of the famous Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, and imagine daily life in the Middle Ages. Blending history with entertaining stories, this tour offers an authentic and unforgettable introduction to the city, perfect for first-time visitors and curious travelers alike.

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Antwerp during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. The White Wolf, one of Antwerp's most famous diamonds, has been stolen! Help track the culprits before the diamond disappears on the black market! Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test. - Start your adventure at any moment you choose - All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan - Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players) - This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

Antwerp is an absolutely magnificent city. It definitely seems more like a fairy-tale, than real life! Every single building, yard, fountain or church amazes travellers with its magnificent decorations and mysterious stories! However, despite all this luxury, this city stays extremely cozy and loved by locals. There is are big skate park or graffiti hiding just behind majestic church and street musicians playing in the crowded alleys. Let’s find out all the secrets of Antwerp, that it carefully hides from inexperienced travellers!