Antwerp Historical Walking Tour - Legends of Antwerp - 2 Hours
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This two-hour walking tour covers Antwerp's historical center with volunteer guides who explain the city's landmarks and legends. The tour begins at Grote Markt square, where the guide spends about ten minutes describing the medieval guild houses, City Hall, Brabo Fountain, and the stories connected to these monuments. Next, the group moves to Hendrik Conscience Statue square for five minutes to see the baroque church and the old city library. The tour includes entry to Carolus Borromeus Church during opening hours, where visitors spend around ten minutes viewing the numerous paintings and decorations by Peter Paul Rubens. After that, the tour continues to the Bourse of Antwerp, the world's first stock exchange, with a ten-minute stop to learn about Antwerp's role in 16th-century trade. The Rubenshuis, the former home and studio of Rubens, is visited next for about ten minutes to explore the artist’s life and work. Walking through the designer's quarter, the guide explains Antwerp's status as a fashion center and points out places for fashion shopping. The Museum Plantin-Moretus, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is visited during opening hours for about ten minutes to learn about the history of printing and books, including the museum’s historical garden. The tour then passes through Vlaeykensgang alley, Antwerp's best-preserved medieval street, for ten minutes. Visitors also stop for five minutes at the Nello & Patrasche Statue, where the guide shares the story behind this notable monument. The tour ends at the Cathedral of Our Lady, where the group spends fifteen minutes learning about the cathedral’s construction and history. All fees and taxes are included; gratuities for the volunteer guides are not. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Grote Markt
Grote Markt square forms the center of Antwerp and features medieval guild houses, the City Hall, and the Brabo Fountain. The guide explains the history and legends connected to this area and its monuments during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Hendrik Conscience Statue
This square, named after the Flemish writer Hendrik Conscience, contains a baroque church and the old city library. The guide highlights its architectural and cultural significance during a 5-minute visit.
5 min
Carolus Borromeus Church
The 17th century Baroque Carolus Borromeus Church is known for its many paintings and decorations by Peter Paul Rubens. The tour includes a 10-minute visit inside the church during its opening hours.
10 min
Bourse of Antwerp
The Bourse of Antwerp, recognized as the world's first stock exchange, represents the city's Golden Age as a trade center in the 16th century. Visitors spend 10 minutes inside this monument during opening hours.
10 min
Rubenshuis
The Rubens House was the home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens. The guide shares information about Rubens' life and artistic achievements during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp
Passing through Antwerp's designer quarter, the guide explains why the city is a leading fashion center and points out notable shopping areas in a 10-minute walk.
10 min
Museum Plantin-Moretus
This UNESCO World Heritage site showcases the history of printing and books. The tour includes a 10-minute visit to the museum and its historical garden during opening hours.
10 min
Vlaeykensgang
The Vlaeykensgang alley is Antwerp's best-preserved medieval street and a less obvious location to find. The guide walks through this alley for 10 minutes, providing historical context.
10 min
Nello & Patrasche Statue
A 5-minute stop at the Nello & Patrasche Statue, which is a popular attraction especially among Asian tourists, includes the guide's explanation of the story behind it.
5 min
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tour concludes with a 15-minute visit outside the Cathedral of Our Lady, where guides share facts about its construction and offer suggestions for further activities in Antwerp.
15 min
Meeting point
We meet in front of the statue on the main square (Grote Markt). Look for the RED umbrella. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.