Private Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
On the beautiful Grote Markt in front of City Hall, we meet.
A brief overview will be your guideline.
On top of the old town, we begin, yes, the old street level is 10 feet below us.
And yes, you are welcome to visit this. We will show you the entrance on the way.
Upon the banks of the river, we look for the last remnants of the first city.
From here, we search for the first inhabitants and what they were up to.
We follow the progress of the city's expansion.
We pay close attention to the happenings of the sixteenth century, commonly referred to as our golden age.
This city was the most prosperous city in Northern Europe.
It all ended abruptly.
What went wrong, and why did it happen?
This walk will reveal it to you.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Grote Markt
On the beautiful Grote Markt in front of City Hall, we meet. We'll take you on a journey through the history of the city.
Het Steen
A remnant of the first stone city wall. Behind this wall now hides the tourist information center, with a panoramic view of the river and old town at the top.
Options
Private Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City
Pickup included
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great individual and humorous leadership.
Thees H,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide had extensive knowledge of the history and current development of Antwerp. He conveyed this knowledge in a humorous and pleasant manner. Overall, it was really fun. We can only recommend it.
Touring Antwerp City Center
B2587LGcharliea,Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group of three visiting Antwerp from California. I found Antwerp Anytime from a Google search. I contacted Flip by email and that interaction was very positive. We decided on the tour that would show us some of the more popular sites and a couple of pubs and finish off with dinner. We started at the Grote Mart (I hope I have that correct). We arrived 10 minutes early and our guide was waiting for us. He showed us the city center and City Hall. It was all very beautiful. Then we were off to see the fortress that is on the edge of the river. It was remodeled a few years ago I think, but I don't remember exactly when. It is very impressive. We then took a free shuttle boat to the other side of the river, Flip wanted to show us this underground walkway that connects back to the city center. It was a short walk to a building that contains some mechanical operation. You can hear the motors working. It turns out it's what I would have to imagine is the oldest escalator in Europe. More than 90 years old. The engineering for this equipment is truly amazing. The walk to the other side has to be about 3/4 of a mile with impressive tile work throughout. At the other end of the walkway is an equally impressive escalator going back to the surface. All the treads, handrails and motors are original from when this tunnel was opened originally in I believe 1933. Our next stop was a pub, a few more old buildings, another pub, and finally dinner. I would recommend the bucket of mussels. We really enjoyed our tour with Flip and would definitely book him for a future tour. Thanks again Flip!
Flip loved his home city of Antwerp
Johnny B,Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Flip was happy to spend plenty of time walking to attractions in Antwerp. We started near Central Train Station. He was a genial person, some stories were a bit long - 2 hours would have been ideal from start to finish. We did explain that we didn’t want too long a tour since we are over 70 with hip issues. The tour ended up being closer to 3 hours, then we had quite a long walk back to where we started to catch a train back to Brussels.
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