Antwerp: Guided Walking Tour with a Local
ID: GYG1269614-1942647
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Antwerp on a guided walking tour with a local guide born and raised in Antwerp. Explore the city's iconic landmarks, including the Cathedral of Our Lady and the historic St. Anna's Tunnel.
Meet your guide, a lifelong local, and set off on a walking tour of Antwerp. Begin at St. Anna's Tunnel, a historic pedestrian tunnel dating back to 1933. Continue to Vrijdagmarkt, a square that has hosted a market for over 460 years.
Next, have a quick look in the garden of the Museum Plantin-Moretus, the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Antwerp. Learn why your guide considers it the best museum in the city. Then, head to Groenplaats, the most famous square in the city, and admire the stunning view of the Cathedral of Our Lady.
See the Boerentoren, an Art Deco tower from the 1930s, currently being renovated to become the biggest museum in Antwerp. Then, visit the Handelsbeurs Antwerpen, the old financial market. Recently renovated and re-opened in 2020, it is now one of the most stunning landmarks in the city.
Next, visit Conscienceplein, a little bit of Italy in Antwerp, and see the Carolus Borromeus Church, the only Baroque church in Antwerp, partly designed by Rubens. Then, see the Grote Markt, the central market square with city hall, the only Renaissance city hall in the city.
Continue to the Museum Vleeshuis, the old butcher's hall, currently closed but one of the very oldest buildings in the city. Then, see Het Steen, a building that looks like a castle, and learn about its history from your guide.
Finally, admire the Cathedral of Our Lady, the most important monument in Antwerp, and find out why it's so special. Finish your tour by passing through Vlaeykensgang, the smallest street in Antwerp, dating back to around 1590.
Highlights
- Discover Antwerp's hidden gems and iconic landmarks with a local guide
- Stroll through the historic St. Anna's Tunnel and admire its architecture
- Have a look in the garden of Plantin-Moretus and learn about its UNESCO status
- See the Cathedral of Our Lady and learn about its significance
- Explore the charming Vlaeykensgang, the city's smallest street
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is conducted entirely on foot
The tour is guided by a local expert with over a decade of experience
The tour includes visits to several historical and cultural landmarks in Antwerp
We meet at Het Souke, a traditional bar in the historic city center
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Visit to St. Anna's Tunnel
- Visit to Vrijdagmarkt
- Visit to Museum Plantin-Moretus garden
- Visit to Groenplaats
- View of Boerentoren
- Visit to Handelsbeurs Antwerpen
- Visit to Carolus Borromeus Church
- Visit to Grote Markt
- View of Museum Vleeshuis
- Visit to Het Steen
- View of Cathedral of Our Lady
- Visit to Vlaeykensgang
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Drinks are available at the start.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.