Tours & Activities in Antwerp
This free tour of Antwerp will let you in on all the secrets of one of Belgium's most historic cities - known as the city of giants!
Get off the tourist trail and discover the dark side of Antwerp on this alternative tour filled with old legends, spooky stories, the Red Light District and lots of fascinating facts.
This evening tour will offer you a different perspective on Antwerp’s past and present. We start our walk on Grote Markt square to dive deeper into the old days and talk about dark side of the Middle Ages. Later, the mood turns more decadent as we walk you through the Red Light District and discuss Antwerp’s bustling nightlife. The tour ends in the modern part of town on top of the MAS museum with a wonderful view over the illuminated city and its majestic harbour, the second biggest port of Europe. You will leave our tour with a deeper understanding of our beloved city!
Free Walking Tours are designed for individuals and small groups. You can make a booking for 1 person and join with up to 6 people. Are you traveling in a group bigger than 6 people? Please contact us for private tour options!
Places we visit:
- Market Square.
- Stone Castle.
- Butchers Hall.
- St. Paul’s Church.
- Red Light District.
- The Old Port.
- MAS Museum.
- & many more.
Join our Free Walking Tours in Antwerp and explore the historical center of Antwerp in a company of our knowledgeable, enthusiastic and highest rated guides.
We take you on a journey through the beauty and legendary past of Antwerp, while sharing our passion, history and some old legends that have been around for hundreds of years.
Why is Antwerp called the city of giants? Why is the hand the symbol of the city? How did Antwerp come to be the richest city in the 16th century in Europe and what are the reasons for its decline? For the answers to these questions and many more, come to Grote Markt and look for the RED umbrella.
Free Walking Tours are designed for individuals and small groups. You can make a booking for 1 person and join with up to 6 people. Are you travelling in a group of 7 or more? Please contact us for private tour options.
If you can no longer attend our tour please cancel it via link in your conformation email, so we can open up more spaces for other guests!
Places we visit:
- Market Square.
- Hendrik Conscience Statue.
- Carolus Borromeus Church.
- Rubens House.
- MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp.
- Museum Plantin-Moretus.
- Vlaeykensgang.
- Nello & Patrasche Statue.
- Cathedral of Our Lady.
- & many more.
Chocolate!!! “It's the most popular food in the world, that nobody knows about it,” said one of those researchers about the “Nectar of the Goddess.”
This tour is about walking around Antwerp city center and tasting chocolate along the way.
We start at the Grote Markt where we will learn
about Brabo's legend and some of the story surrounding that magnificent plain, after which we walk down to the first shop in order to taste “De Handjes van Antwerpen”. These hand-shpaed delicious pralines are filled up with marzipan and Elixir d'Anvers. We certainly get to learn more about it: the history and stories behind it.
Next, we go back to the streets in order to discover more of the charms of this beautiful city. Then, we walk in to the next store where we will taste the best pure chocolate made by Top World Master Chocolatier whose story will make you not only wishing to taste his jaw dropping marvels, but also to develop more awareness on this “delicious business” that generates billions to Belgian economy.
Back to the street, we make our way to Chocolate Line where another Top Master Belgian Chocolatier whose expertise as chef cook to create these exotic pearls, tastefull pralines, that will definitely challenge your palate. And last, but not least, to finish the Experience, you'll taste chocolate powder in a way
you most likely haven't experienced yet. Are you ready?
Optional: One last stop would be the Quetzal Chocolate bar where guests would have a great experience as they serve the best hot chocolate in town. In the meantime, we will discuss aspects of the history of chocolate and the processes it goes through before it melts down in your palate. We learn
also how my ancestors made it as we use the tools the Aztecs, Mayan, Toltecs and Olmecs used to prepare such a delicatessen. You're also invited to crush your own
cocoa beans!
Important information for travelers :
- The price of the chocolate tasting is €17 per person, not included in the price.
- A minimum of 4 people is necessary for the tour to take place. (I will confirm as soon as possible)
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure through the heart of Antwerp! Dive into the mesmerizing old town, where enchanting architecture awaits at every turn. Be amazed by iconic sights like the majestic Central Station, the Meir, the awe-inspiring cathedral, and the vibrant Grote Markt. This isn't just a tour; it's a celebration of Antwerp's unique charm!
Embark on a thrilling exploration of Antwerp's cobblestone streets and expansive squares, basking in the glory of historic buildings and the city’s rich medieval legacy. Uncover tales of Roman conquerors, Spanish rulers, and medieval marvels, along with Antwerp's pivotal role in Belgium's vibrant history.
But that's not all! Your journey is peppered with insider knowledge from an Antwerpian local guide, with years of experience in AirBnB hosting and guiding. Get the scoop on authentic Antwerpian experiences, find the culinary hotspots, learn the local secrets, and navigate the city like a true insider.
This tour is a treasure trove of history, local lore, and cultural insights, all wrapped up in a fun, free walking experience. It's not just a tour; it's a gateway to falling in love with Antwerp! Join us, Antwerp awaits!
Hello!!
Did you know that there is a city in Belgium that will make your eyes sparkle?
That's right, the diamond city , where approximately 80% of the world's rough diamond circulates, is waiting for you. You will have at your disposal a neighborhood full of these precious stones, which await their lucky buyer.
Antwerp, the city that longs to be the Belgian capital, where one of the most important ports in Europe is located and which is often in the background or third place due to its neighbors Bruges and Ghent. But Antwerp has more to offer than we imagine.
Join us on our walk through the city, where we will show you the most relevant of Antwerp , surely you will not regret it.
We will start a few steps from the opera , near the train station, which according to some magazines, is considered one of the most beautiful in the world . Next, we will enter the most important commercial street in the country, and between shops for all tastes and pockets, we will arrive at the house museum of the famous Baroque painter Pablo Pedro Rubens . We will tell you about the relationship and the importance that the painter has had with the city. We will visit the Meir Palace , once owned by Napoleon, later home to the Belgian monarchy and now home to a recognized and exclusive Belgian chocolate shop, ¨El Chocolate Line¨.
Our walk will continue with a journey through time, since we will leave the commercial and modern area, to enter the old town . This beautiful old town will dazzle us, with everything that we will appreciate and learn. And how could it be otherwise , in a city where its economy and importance depends largely on water , we will finish our walk on the banks of the Scheldt river , next to Steen Castle . It is no coincidence that the inhabitants of this city say:
¨that the river owes its existence to God and Antwerp owes it to the river¨.
That we can appreciate during our visit.
· Antwerp Central Station.
· Diamond district.
Opera Ballet.
· Plaat Teniers square, statue of the painter.
· Municipal party room. (On Sundays there is no visit)
· Meir Street, the commercial street.
· Palace of the Meir.
· Torre Boerentoren, the tower of the peasants.
· Groenplaats, green square and statue of Rubens.
· Vlaeykensgang Alley.
· Cathedral of Our Lady.
· San Carlos Borromeo Church.
· Grote Markt. Main Square.
· City Hall.
· Guild houses from the 16th and 17th centuries.
· The House of Meat.
· Escalda river viewpoint.
· Steen the stone castle.
We are waiting for you with an open umbrella!
Remember that reservations with groups (friends, family, students) of more than 6 people are not allowed. In the case of showing up to the tour groups with more than allowed, it will be at the discretion of the guide, to request a value in advance.
In this free walking tour you will know the best places in the largest city of Flanes. We will know its history, old town, and architecture that compare to those of major cities such as Bruges or Brussels. We will visit: Grote Markt (The Great Market Square). Vleeshuis (The house of the flesh). Het Steen (The Stone). The looker. Vlaeykensgang alley. Cathedral. Church of San Carlos Borromeo. Groen Plaats (Walked Green). Boerentoren (Farmer's Tower). Meir Palace. Rubens House. Staadfeestzaal (State Party Hall)
