Antwerp: walking through history
Antwerp Province, Antwerp
Walk with us into the story of this city's history and art in a 2-hour guided tour.
Historic Walking Tour in Antwerp
This 2-hour guided walking tour in Antwerp is suitable for English and Dutch speakers, wheelchair users, and parents with prams.
Tour Highlights
- Guided walks available in English and Dutch
- Passionate, well-trained local guides
- Accessible routes for wheelchair users and prams
Description
The tour begins at Grote Markt (Grand Place), a notable city square. From there, you walk to the river Scheldt, the original site of Antwerp’s development. The route follows the city’s expansion along the remains of the first town wall.
You will see the oldest and largest guild house, the Vleeshuis, once home to the butchers’ guild. The walk continues to the first financial district of Antwerp and covers the impact of 16th-century religious conflicts. It then moves into the Baroque period, featuring the Carolus Borromeus Church.
The tour approaches the historic stock exchange building, and if open, entry is included. The route also passes the largest Gothic cathedral in the Low Countries and ends in the garden of the Plantin-Moretus Museum, a 16th-century printing and publishing house owned by the same family until the late 19th century.
Includes
The tour includes visits to notable churches, museums, and the stock exchange, with free entry when no mass or events are scheduled.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and wear comfortable walking shoes. Morning tours offer cooler temperatures and fewer crowds.
