Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp
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Antwerp, Belgium
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Gain an overview of Antwerp’s notable sights on a private walking tour
- Benefit from a guide’s navigation: cover the must-sees without getting lost
- Hear tales of sites such as Grote Markt and Butchers’ Hall you’d miss alone
- Handy choice of time slots and optional hotel pickup included
What's Included
- Guided Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Legends Walking Tours of AntwerpGrote Markt 1, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
The tour starts by the statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Antwerp. Find the guide with a red umbrella!
End point
- Handschoenmarkt, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
The tour ends in front of the Cathedral. Please add a note if you would prefer a different end point.
Itinerary
1
Grote Markt
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Hendrik Conscience Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Carolus Borromeus Church
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Handelsbeurs Antwerpen
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Rubenshuis
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Museum Plantin-Moretus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Vlaeykensgang
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Nello & Patrasche Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Cathedral of Our Lady
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 307 reviews
Janet_W, May 2026
Edna was so knowledgeable and so impassioned about her adopted city. She gave us terrific historical background, highlighted by her own photos to make everything come alive. Overall, just a delight.
Linda_G, Apr 2026
Luc D., an Antwerp local, was knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us the highlights of Antwerp and gave us lots of recommendations for further exploration. We enjoyed our time with him.
Orla_H, Mar 2026
Johan is an expert Antwerp tour guide with lots of stories along the way. Great insight into this hidden jewel city!
Dave_B, Jan 2026
My wife, myself, and a close friend were guided by Our guide, Luc D. What a fabulous time we had. Luc showed us around the Grote Markt. and surrounding streets. We visited churches, cafes, and the hidden gems of the city. Luc brought buildings alive with his descriptions and the history connected to them. The stories Luc told were so interesting. The time flew by. We learned so much about the history of Belgium and the importance of Antwerp in Europe. The tour was unforgettable. I highly recommend the tour and Luc D in particular.
Marla_M, Dec 2025
Fantastic tour! Edna told gave us a great overview of the historic highlights of the city with a bit of “gossip” on the side. She was great fun too
Inga_Z, Oct 2025
We spent half a day in Gent. This tour was just right to give us a brief information about the history and the culture of the city. Our guide, Robin, was great. His narration was interesting and very interactive. We really enjoyed this tour.
Marilyn_S, Oct 2025
Our guide, Johan gave us a great introduction to Antwerp on this fun and informative walking tour. He was very knowledgeable and amiable . We loved that this was a private tour, just the two of us and Johan.
Darry_F, Sep 2025
Great tour of central Antwerp architecture and history. Our guide Edna was very engaging and informative. Definitely recommended.
Vicki_C, Sep 2025
Our tour guide was so personable and very knowledgeable. Had a lot of energy and made us feel very comfortable. Loved her!!
Colleen_K, Sep 2025
Our guide Gaston was so knowledgeable and he had a wealth of historical information to share on our walk.
Sarah_D, Jun 2025
Luc D. was the perfect guide for our first afternoon in Antwerpen. We had had train issues earlier in the day, but he was so flexible and was able to accommodate our schedule and smooth our ruffled nerves. As for the tour itself, it's clear that he loves his hometown and knows a great deal about it both in terms of art, architecture and history, but also just culturally what sets the city apart. It was as if he was introducing us to a good friend. His approach to sharing information is very engaging and fun. He also followed up the tour with great suggestions about activities and meals for the rest of our trip (which I wish were longer).
Debbie_G, May 2025
Best way to see Antwerp! Johannes gave us the art, history and cultural tour! We enjoyed feeling a bit of education with our food and beer experience!
Dale_P, May 2025
Stellar choice. Johann is a terrific guide: sensitive to the interests of his customers, deeply knowledgeable, excellent communicator, and good humored. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and learned alot.
Lynn_M, May 2025
Fabulous tour by Arie, our tour guide. He showed us many highlights of this beautiful city and at the end of tour he recommended and helped us get a great table for lunch in a hidden gem of a restaurant.
Howard_K, May 2025
Johan was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and spoke many languages. He was very enthusiastic. You must see the Ruben’s paintings in the cathedral Raul.
Fay_S, May 2025
We had a wonderful historical walking tour. Luc D. Was very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, & had a great sense of humor.
Would highly recommend Legends, & Luc D.
Brenda_E, Apr 2025
This was not what we expected at all. We did not intend to book a full walking tour. The guide did not speak very good English and was difficult to understand. I feel that we wasted our money as we declined to take the tour. We gave her a tip and sent her on her way.
Serge_S, Apr 2025
The city is beautiful and has a rich history.
Our guide, Edna, was very knowledgeable and energetic.
Kim_T, Jan 2025
Great walking tour of the city of Antwerp. Luc was our guide. He did a great job showing us around, giving historical information as well as stories. He is a very good actor! I would highly recommend this tour.
Connie_F, Nov 2024
The whole experience was very memorable but most definitely enjoyed Rubens paintings in The Cathedral of Our Lady
Ben_W, Jul 2024
Lizbeth was incredible. She gave such a locally inspired private tour. She somehow was able to answer ever obscure question I asked. She was a delight to learn from and was one of the best guides I have ever had.
LeeAnn_H, Jun 2024
I have been coming f here for work but this is the first time I actually saw and learned about the rich history of the city. Loved this tour. Well worth the the time
Kathleen_J, Jun 2024
Our guide, Flip, was very knowledgeable and gave us a great overview of the city. He customized the tour based on our interests and was able to tell the history of the city in an engaging way. We had a great time!
Janet_M, May 2024
Aria was very knowledgeable and passionate about his city of Antwerp. He shared all the highlights and added some of the tales of the city from years past.
Paul_K, May 2024
My tour started by easily meeting my guide Flip in a town square. Flip was engaging, articulate and very knowledgeable about Antwerp and the history of the whole area we now call Belgium.Since this was a private tour lots of historical information was packed into two hours, but also some recommendations for food dink and other activities. Would highly recommend especially for history lovers.
Tim_T, Apr 2024
Grace was an outstanding guide! She was fun, energetic and extremely informative. We had a great time on the tour. Thank you!
nho1000, Mar 2024
We had a terrific time in Antwerp. In spite of poor weather at the start, Arie was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable and punctual. Very kind and engaging. Extremely well versed with culture and history.
STEPHEN_W, Aug 2023
My guide Flip was amazing. Professional and welcoming. He was a pleasure to spend 2 hours with. Very knowledgeable and a joy to be around with a light hearted sense of humor. Would love to another tour with him.
Ronald_M, Apr 2023
Nothing really special about this one. Guide Luc was OK but no real excitement in the stories that went along with the buildings or statues.
Could have dine this with a guide book.
Acency agreed to pickup st hotel when booking and day of said hotel was not downtown so they would not do a pickup. I fixed it with a short cab ride but this was poor performance.
Lisa_C, Apr 2023
We had a fabulous tour with Luc. He is a great guy and he loves his city. We now love Antwerp. We had a nice train ride from Brussels and Luc was able to meet us at the train! We started our tour right at the platform. Perfect day
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