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Half Day Private Tour Highlights and History of Antwerp

New To The Site! Antwerp, Belgium

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Check our Half Day Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp.

Getting an overview of Antwerp’s sights on your own can be time-consuming when you don’t know your way around. Avoid the research and see and learn more in less time than if exploring alone on this private walking tour. Follow your guide to must-sees such as Rubens House, Grote Markt, and Butchers’ Hall; enjoy time to ask personal questions about Antwerp’s history, and get tips to inform your later sightseeing.

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What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pick-up and drop-off in the city center or hotels

    Meeting and Pickup

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    The driver will meet you at the Antwerp center or in your hotel with your name. Please tell us about the receipt of the part.

    What To Expect

    Grote Markt

    Grote 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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Hendrik Conscience Statue

    Named 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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Carolus Borromeus Church

    This impressive 17th century Baroque church is world-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 this tour during opening hours.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Handelsbeurs Antwerpen

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Rubens House (Rubenshuis)

    The 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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp

    Antwerp 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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Museum Plantin-Moretus

    This 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, but due to corona measures it's temporarily closed.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Vlaeykensgang

    We take you through the best kept medieval street of Antwerp! The Vlaeykensgang is a secret alley which is not easy to find on your own. Our guide will take you back in time by bringing you there and showing you the best preserved medieval street of Antwerp. It is said to be the most photographed place in the city.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Nello & Patrasche Statue

    There are lot of statues on this tour, but this one is definitely the prettiest! Though most of the local people are not familiar with the story of Nello and Patrasche, it is the reason for many - mostly Asian - tourists to visit Antwerp. Our guides are happy to share its story with you.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cathedral of Our Lady

    We end the tour in front of the majestic Cathedral with some history and curious facts about its construction. To finish the tour, our guides will provide you with plenty of recommendations on things to do in Antwerp to help you plan the rest of your stay.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 72 hours before the experience start time in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

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    Q: What's included in the price?

    A: The following is included: Private transportation.All Fees and Taxes.Pick-up and drop-off in the city center or hotels.Air-conditioned vehicle.Guide.Professional local guide in Antwerp. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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    Activity code: C-350808P3103


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