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Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Location
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN, NL
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Antwerp Anytime
- Meeting point
- Between City Hall and the Brabo statue
Description
Antwerp. You don't know this City but you'd like to. Places you visit pique your historical interest. Guided tours can be discouraging, though, because they bowl you over with too much technical data and endless listings of dates and facts. Instead, join us by stepping into Antwerp's story. We follow Antwerp's path through the people who made this City. We walk with you to show you how Antwerp became one of the most important trade centres in Europe. And then what happened? Join us for a walk through Antwerp's beauty and history guided by a schooled storyteller
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $69
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $69
- Youth (ages 15–17)
- $69
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $103.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Museum Vleeshuis
An early 16th-century butchers' guild house, now a museum with a collection of historic musical instruments
Carolus Borromeus Church
This church is the result of the Counter-Reformation during the 16th century. Built by the Jesuits and many works of art by Antwerp's greatest Baroque painter, but......
Handelsbeurs Antwerpen
The most important stock exchange of the 16th century and a later example, copied by the major trading cities of Northern Europe. If the door is open, don't hesitate and step inside, it's worth it.
Cathedral of Our Lady
This Gothic grandeur houses many stories and many works of art. You can visit it all day, but you have to pay. We view it from the outside, and I'll make you curious about this fact: there is a similarity to a famous cathedral in Barcelona. Do you spot it?
Museum Plantin-Moretus
This world heritage site is a must if you love art and history, and more specifically printing and publishing in the 16th and 17th centuries. I will take you to the garden, and then you can still decide if you want to buy a ticket. Please note, closed on Mondays.
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Pickup Locations & Times
In case of doubt, please call Antwerp Anytime.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
4 reviews
How it compares in Antwerp
- No. 41 by number of reviews among 110 tours in Antwerp
- Starting price $69 is close to the typical $74 for tours of similar length in Antwerp
Excurgo comparison of 110 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City take?
Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City cost?
Prices start at $69 per person for this Antwerp experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $103. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Does Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City sell out?
It can: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. In case of doubt, please call Antwerp Anytime. Pickup points include Hilton Antwerp Old Town.
What languages is Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp City offered in?
The experience is available in EN, NL.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
T
Great individual and humorous leadership.
Our 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.
B
Touring Antwerp City Center
We 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!
J
Flip loved his home city of Antwerp
Flip 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.
Operator response
I am sorry to hear that you have had difficulties, but the instructions on the platform clearly state that the tour starts at the Grand Place (Grote Markt), not at the pick-up point, and ends at the Museum of Printing and Publishing (Vrijdagmarkt). Probably miscommunication, for which I'm to blame. I hope you continue to have a nice time in Europe. Kind regards, Flip.
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