Top Antwerp Walking Tours

Antwerp is a foodie hot spot—but instead of trawling through restaurant reviews, this tour is a shortcut to the city’s best eats. Led by a guide, you can relax while someone else navigates. Along the way, enjoy tastings of waffles, chocolates, beer, and fries, plus plenty of tips for the rest of your trip.

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.

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.

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. 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 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 Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Antwerp's diamonds are locked away — but the city's stories are right there on the street.

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.

WHY CHOOSE FOR US? More than an audio tour - your complete Antwerp city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 42 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 5.2 km route through Antwerp's historic centre and discover the Cathedral of Our Lady, Brabo Fountain, Rubens and Antwerp's rise as one of Europe's great trading cities - plus hidden corners and stories you might otherwise miss. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Antwerp to life. - 42 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

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

Learn about the history of Antwerp’s renowned jewelry-making industry—and meet with the city’s current designers—during this private two-hour tour. Hear where the word “bankrupt” comes from, learn about Saint Paul’s Church’s well-stocked diamond treasury, and get a chance to enter the private ateliers of contemporary designers and enjoy personalized meet-and-greets.

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.

Step beyond the glittering facades of Antwerp's Diamond District and into one of Europe's last thriving Orthodox Jewish communities. This immersive walking tour peels back the layers of a neighborhood where centuries-old traditions intersect with modern global commerce. From the high-security diamond bourses to the warm, yeasty scent of century-old kosher bakeries, you will discover a world of profound resilience, intricate religious laws, and vibrant daily life. Join us for a deeply respectful, sensory journey that reveals the visible and invisible threads holding this remarkable community together. - A 2.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 95 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Identity, Migration & Globalization and History & Memory - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Discover the magical city of Antwerp at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as Rubens’ house, the statue of Anthony Van Dyck or the Cathedral of Our Lady. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

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.

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.

Explore the way of life of the Jewish community in Antwerp on a 2-hour walking tour. Uncover the history of the Jewish district and the Diamond district with a guide. Meet your guide at the Central Train Station and set off on a journey to unravel the unique history and vibrant present of Antwerp’s Jewish enclave. Learn about the Jewish community in Antwerp, which is estimated to be one of the largest in Europe, with a population ranging from 20,000 to 25,000 individuals. See the Diamond district and learn about the Jewish community's influence on the city.Explore the historical nuances of this community and finish at the Monument to the Deported Citizens of Antwerp.

Stadswandelingen, de enige en echte manner om Antwerpen te ontdekken. Een passioneerde local gids laat je gedurende een bijzondere stadswandeling zien wat de stad nu zo speciaal maakt.

See where Belgium’s rich history and modern outlook meet, and discover Antwerp's major attractions with ease on this 3-hour bicycle tour. Hop into the saddle and follow your guide on an exciting city tour as you take in landmarks including Antwerp's Central Station, the Scheldt River, and the Museum of Fine Art. On this tour you'll discover what the locals love most about their city. Bring a snack to fuel your spin through Antwerp's ancient streets and pristine parks as your local guide sheds light on Antwerp’s history and heritage, and soak up the atmosphere in this bustling corner of Flanders.

This self-guided Antwerp walking tour takes you from the guild houses of the Grote Markt to riverside Het Steen, the Rubens House, and the glittering Diamond District, roughly four kilometres and 19 stops in all, done at your own pace via a mobile app. Along the way, you will hear how a team of thieves beat a vault behind a lock with a hundred million combinations, heat sensors, and radar, and vanished with over $100 million in diamonds and you will meet the giant whose severed hand named the city, the painter Rubens, and the Antwerpenaars who formed a human chain to save paintings from a burning church. There's no fixed start time and no pace to keep. Pause for a bolleke of beer, detour for a hand-shaped biscuit, come back when you're ready. It's a great fit for independent travelers, culture and history lovers, couples, and families who'd rather explore Antwerp by its stories than by a schedule. Over 25,000 travelers have used our tours, all backed by a full refund guarantee.

Antwerp becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Grote Markt, Plantin-Moretus Museum, The Rubens House and Vleeshuis. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre 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.

Explore the city of Antwerp with a local, licensed and professional guide. This completely personalized experience can be adjusted according to your interests and experiences. Potential tour highlights include: the Cathedral of Our Lady church, a panoramic view of Museum aan de Stroom and the Het Steen Castle. This private tour is restricted to your group and can start from your accommodation for your convenience.

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.

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.