Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
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About the Activity
Walk around Antwerp and explore the historical center in the company of our knowledgeable and passionate guides. We'll take you on a fascinating trip through Antwerp's past and present, including the astonishing works of Rubens, the city's majestic architecture, its culinary diversity and intense nightlife. Look for our RED umbrella on the Grote Markt square. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips, so please bring cash money to reward the guide. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.2 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Fees : Other. All Fees and Taxes
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- Maximum 35 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Grote Markt
Antwerp, Belgium, 2000Grote Markt square is the heart of Antwerp. It is filled with gorgeous medieval guild houses, the City Hall and the Brabo Fountain in the middle. Here our guide will share the history and legends behind the square and its monuments.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Hendrik Conscience Statue
Hendrik Conscienceplein, Antwerp, BelgiumNamed after the Flemish writer Hendrik Conscience, this atmospheric square truly is an architectural and intellectual treasure. It hosts an impressive baroque church and the old city library. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Carolus Borromeus Church
Hendrik Conscienceplein 12, , Antwerp, Belgium, 2000This impressive 17th century Baroque church is famous as a Rubens masterpiece. The painter’s contribution to this monument is considerable: from numerous paintings to the interior and decorations on the facade. A visit to this monument is included in the tour during the opening hours. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
The Bourse of Antwerp is the world's first Wall Street. Here you will find out more about the Golden Age of Antwerp and how the city came to be an important international trading centre in the 16th century. A visit to this magnificent monument is included in this tour during the opening hours.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Rubenshuis
Hopland 13, , Antwerp, Belgium, 2000The Rubens House is the former home and workshop of the famous Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. Here we share with you his life story and some secrets behind the artist’s success. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location6
MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp
Nationalestraat 28, Antwerp, Belgium, 2000Antwerp is one of the world’s leading fashion capitals. Why is that so and where can you go for some good fashion shopping? You will find out while passing through the designer's quarter.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Museum Plantin-Moretus
Vrijdagmarkt 22, Antwerp, Belgium, 2000This museum is a real hidden gem and was the first museum to be listed as UNESCO World Heritage. It brings the centuries-old history of books and printing to life, which our guides will enthusiastically explain to you on the tour. A visit to the museum’s historical garden is usually included in this tour during opening hours.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Vlaeykensgang
Steenplein 1, , Antwerp, Belgium, 2000The Vlaeykensgang is the best preserved medieval street of Antwerp and a little alley that is not easy to find on your own. Our guide will walk you through it and take you back in time to the Middle Ages. It is said to be the most photographed spot in the city.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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.View Location
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
- Please, bring comfortable shoes.
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease be on the main square (Markt) of Antwerp 10 minutes before the start of the tour and look for the guide with the red umbrella by the statue. Keep in mind that our Legends of Antwerp tour is a free tour, which means that you are free to leave a tip to the guide if you enjoyed the tour, so please bring cash money to reward the guide. The booking fee is only used to process the booking and reserve your spot. Enjoy the tour!Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Brussels time to receive 100% refund.
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