Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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 city hall, the awe-inspiring cathedral, and the vibrant Grote Markt.
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 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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Het Steen
Antwerp's old Stone Castle is just a fraction of what it used to be. This castle is nearly 1.000 years old and holds a tremendous amount of history.
Museum Vleeshuis
This old guildhouse is now a musical instrument museum. The building is over 500 years old and holds a lot of history.
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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City
Duration: 2 hours
What‘s Included
Walking Tour
Local guide
Tourist guide
A little surprise at the end!
Personal suggestions of bars, restaurants, museums and events
Cash tip for the guide. Typically, tips are between €10 to €50, depending on budget and satisfaction
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
386 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t waste time booking
Mallory C,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide never showed up. Wasted afternoon. Joris sent a message telling me the tour was listed incorrectly at 1pm and to show up at 2pm. We showed up at 1:50 and waited 30 minutes.
No Show for tour guide
John C,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Tour guide did not show up. I sent a couple of messages and tried to call them. No contact. I waited 15min and then left
Shabnam ,a true guide of Antverp.
166chithraa,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the city on 16 th June. We were satisfied with the walking tour of Shabnam. Her knowledge about the city of Antverp was amazing n informative. She did engage us in finding out how many " Maria's" were there as she was explaining the historical data.We never got tired of walking as we were so enthral led in her explanation. We highly recommend Shabnam as a tour guide to anyone n everyone. Kudos Shabnam for the good job you r doing. Hats off to the city of Antverp for its rich culture n heritage.
Good tour, GREAT guide
kayleighmG8386NE,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing tour today by Britt, she was very informative - so much knowledge about the history of Antwerp and her humour kept things engaging! Could not recommend her enough
Britt was amazing!
MartinaCastelli148,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you, Brit, for taking us around and sharing all of these fun stories of Antwerp. You educated us and entertained us at the same time ✨
Super enthusiastic tour!
moniquek456,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice walk through the historic center with guide Joris. He is good at telling stories, knows a lot and enthusiastically conveys the knowledge. Nice that he lets the group introduce themselves briefly - that makes interaction easy
Hans
Discover01667205259,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interestingly very personal
Walking tour
cpI8981HB,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Shabnam is a very good guide who tells a clear story with passion and humor. We enjoyed the tour.
Very nice tour
anthonid864,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was very nice extended tour. Shabnam has a lot of knowledge about the city and brings it with full conviction.
Guide Shabnam
asokant2026,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Shabnam was good at presenting the history and more informative
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