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Legends of Antwerp Private Walking Tour
Legends of Antwerp Private Walking Tour
Legends of Antwerp Private Walking Tour
Legends of Antwerp Private Walking Tour
Legends of Antwerp Private Walking Tour

Legends of Antwerp Private Walking Tour

By Legends Tours & Activities
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$270 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Why is Antwerp called the city of giants? Why is the hand the symbol of the city? How did Antwerp come to be the richest city in the 16th century in Europe and what are the reasons for its decline? For the answers to these questions and many more, come join our Legends of Antwerp Walking Tour!

On our legendary tour, you’ll explore the historic centre with a professional guide and get to know the history behind the rise and fall of Antwerp’s Golden Age, mixed in with some old legends that have been around for hundreds of years. We start the tour from the Grote Markt square and from there we take you to the Stone castle, Butcher’s Hall, St. Charles Borromeo church, Farmer’s tower, Meir, Rubens house, Fashion nation, Friday market, museum Plantin-Moretus, Vlaeykensgang and the Cathedral of Our Lady. We’ll also give you loads of tips on the ‘must do’s’ of today’s Antwerp. If you want to get the real taste of Antwerp, don't miss this tour!

Activity location

  • Grote Markt
    • 2800, Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Grote Markt
    • Grote Markt
    • 2000, Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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DUTCH
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Dutch
Language options: Dutch
Price details
AU$270.24 x 1 AdultAU$270.24

Total
Price is AU$270.24
Until Fri, 29 Mar
ENGLISH
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$270.24 x 1 AdultAU$270.24

Total
Price is AU$270.24
Until Fri, 29 Mar
SPANISH
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • Spanish
Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 5:00 pm
Price details
AU$270.24 x 1 AdultAU$270.24

Total
Price is AU$270.24
Until Fri, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedTour guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Grote Markt
  • 15m
Why is Antwerp called the city of giants? Why is the hand the symbol of the city? How did Antwerp come to be the richest city in the 16th century in Europe and what are the reasons for its decline? We'll give you a full introduction about the city of Antwerp on the beautiful main square.
Het Steen
  • 10m
The Stone Castle is the oldest building of the city and was once the home of the famed giant. Learn about the many functions this ancient building has played throughout the history of Antwerp.
Museum Vleeshuis
  • 5m
The oldest guild house of the city, the Butcher's Hall carries a long, interesting and often bloody history!
Carolus Borromeus Church
  • 10m
Next we'll take a look at the beautiful Baroque Church of Carolus Borromeus, once the playground of the famed painter Rubens.
Rubens House (Rubenshuis) (Pass by)
Passing by the Farmers tower and the Meir shopping street, we take you to the Rubens museum, where the most famous painter of Antwerp lived and worked his whole life.
Vlaeykensgang
  • 10m
Next we'll take you through the smallest street of Antwerp for a unique throwback to the Middle Ages.
Cathedral of Our Lady
  • 15m
We end the tour in front of the majestic Cathedral of Antwerp to talk about its history and to tell you some legendary stories of long forgotten times.
Museum Plantin-Moretus
  • 10m
After passing by the fashion quarter and the fashion district, we stop in front of the Plantijn-Moretus museum, the place where industrial printing was born.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGrote Markt
    • 2800, Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGrote Markt
    • Grote Markt
    • 2000, Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest, Belgium

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