Private 2-Hour Tour: Highlights and History of Antwerp
by Legends Walking Tours of Antwerp
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€175Overview
This private walking tour of Antwerp lasts two hours and covers the city’s main sights in a clear, organized route. The tour begins at Grote Markt, the central square with medieval guild houses, the City Hall, and the Brabo Fountain. The guide explains the history and stories related to the square and its monuments. Next, the group visits Hendrik Conscience Statue square, which features a baroque church and the old city library. The tour continues with a visit inside Carolus Borromeus Church, a 17th-century Baroque church containing several paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. Afterwards, the tour stops at the Bourse of Antwerp, known as the world’s first Wall Street, where the guide describes Antwerp’s growth as a major trading center in the 16th century. The route then leads to Rubenshuis, the former home and workshop of Rubens, where the guide discusses the artist’s life and work. Passing through Antwerp’s designer district near MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp, the guide highlights the city’s importance in the fashion world. The group visits Museum Plantin-Moretus, the first UNESCO World Heritage museum, which presents the history of books and printing and includes a visit to its historical garden. The tour continues through Vlaeykensgang, a well-preserved medieval alley known as one of the city’s most photographed spots. The guide shares the story of the Nello & Patrasche Statue, a popular attraction especially among Asian visitors. The tour ends at the Cathedral of Our Lady, where the guide provides information about the cathedral’s construction and offers suggestions for other activities in Antwerp. The tour includes a private guide throughout but does not include admissions or other extras.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Grote Markt
Grote Markt is Antwerp’s central square featuring medieval guild houses, the City Hall, and the Brabo Fountain. The guide explains the history and legends connected to these landmarks during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Hendrik Conscience Statue
This square is named after the Flemish writer Hendrik Conscience and contains a baroque church and the old city library. The stop lasts about 5 minutes and highlights the architectural and cultural importance of the area.
5 min
Carolus Borromeus Church
This 17th-century Baroque church is known worldwide for its Rubens paintings and decorations. The tour includes a visit inside during opening hours, lasting roughly 10 minutes.
10 min
Bourse of Antwerp
The Bourse is recognized as the world’s first Wall Street. Visitors learn about Antwerp’s Golden Age and its development as an international trading hub in the 16th century during a 10-minute visit inside the monument.
10 min
Rubenshuis
The former home and workshop of Peter Paul Rubens offers insight into the artist’s life and career. The guide provides information during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp
Passing through Antwerp’s designer district, this 10-minute stop explains why the city is a leading fashion capital and points out places for fashion shopping.
10 min
Museum Plantin-Moretus
This museum, the first to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases the history of printing and books. The tour usually includes the museum’s historical garden during a 10-minute visit.
10 min
Vlaeykensgang
A 10-minute walk through this well-preserved medieval alley, which is difficult to find without a guide. It is widely photographed and represents Antwerp’s medieval past.
10 min
Nello & Patrasche Statue
This 5-minute stop features a statue popular with tourists, especially from Asia, and the guide shares the story behind Nello and Patrasche.
5 min
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tour concludes with a 15-minute stop at the Cathedral of Our Lady, where the guide covers its construction history and offers advice on other things to see and do in Antwerp.
15 min
Meeting point
The tour starts by the statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Antwerp. Find the guide with a red umbrella!
End point
The tour ends in front of the Cathedral. Please add a note if you would prefer a different end point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private 2-Hour Tour: Highlights and History of Antwerp
by Legends Walking Tours of Antwerp
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€175Overview
This private walking tour of Antwerp lasts two hours and covers the city’s main sights in a clear, organized route. The tour begins at Grote Markt, the central square with medieval guild houses, the City Hall, and the Brabo Fountain. The guide explains the history and stories related to the square and its monuments. Next, the group visits Hendrik Conscience Statue square, which features a baroque church and the old city library. The tour continues with a visit inside Carolus Borromeus Church, a 17th-century Baroque church containing several paintings by Peter Paul Rubens. Afterwards, the tour stops at the Bourse of Antwerp, known as the world’s first Wall Street, where the guide describes Antwerp’s growth as a major trading center in the 16th century. The route then leads to Rubenshuis, the former home and workshop of Rubens, where the guide discusses the artist’s life and work. Passing through Antwerp’s designer district near MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp, the guide highlights the city’s importance in the fashion world. The group visits Museum Plantin-Moretus, the first UNESCO World Heritage museum, which presents the history of books and printing and includes a visit to its historical garden. The tour continues through Vlaeykensgang, a well-preserved medieval alley known as one of the city’s most photographed spots. The guide shares the story of the Nello & Patrasche Statue, a popular attraction especially among Asian visitors. The tour ends at the Cathedral of Our Lady, where the guide provides information about the cathedral’s construction and offers suggestions for other activities in Antwerp. The tour includes a private guide throughout but does not include admissions or other extras.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Grote Markt
Grote Markt is Antwerp’s central square featuring medieval guild houses, the City Hall, and the Brabo Fountain. The guide explains the history and legends connected to these landmarks during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Hendrik Conscience Statue
This square is named after the Flemish writer Hendrik Conscience and contains a baroque church and the old city library. The stop lasts about 5 minutes and highlights the architectural and cultural importance of the area.
5 min
Carolus Borromeus Church
This 17th-century Baroque church is known worldwide for its Rubens paintings and decorations. The tour includes a visit inside during opening hours, lasting roughly 10 minutes.
10 min
Bourse of Antwerp
The Bourse is recognized as the world’s first Wall Street. Visitors learn about Antwerp’s Golden Age and its development as an international trading hub in the 16th century during a 10-minute visit inside the monument.
10 min
Rubenshuis
The former home and workshop of Peter Paul Rubens offers insight into the artist’s life and career. The guide provides information during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp
Passing through Antwerp’s designer district, this 10-minute stop explains why the city is a leading fashion capital and points out places for fashion shopping.
10 min
Museum Plantin-Moretus
This museum, the first to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases the history of printing and books. The tour usually includes the museum’s historical garden during a 10-minute visit.
10 min
Vlaeykensgang
A 10-minute walk through this well-preserved medieval alley, which is difficult to find without a guide. It is widely photographed and represents Antwerp’s medieval past.
10 min
Nello & Patrasche Statue
This 5-minute stop features a statue popular with tourists, especially from Asia, and the guide shares the story behind Nello and Patrasche.
5 min
Cathedral of Our Lady
The tour concludes with a 15-minute stop at the Cathedral of Our Lady, where the guide covers its construction history and offers advice on other things to see and do in Antwerp.
15 min
Meeting point
The tour starts by the statue on the main square (Grote Markt) of Antwerp. Find the guide with a red umbrella!
End point
The tour ends in front of the Cathedral. Please add a note if you would prefer a different end point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.