Antwerp Bike Tour: Old Town, MAS & Districts

Ride the city on your own terms, with someone who knows every corner.

Antwerp Bike Tours is a small-group bicycle tour of the old town, MAS and northern and southern districts, led by a local guide in English or Dutch. The tour lasts two to three hours and includes a well-maintained bike, lock, basket and a beer or chocolate tasting. A poncho is provided if weather turns. For every kilometer ridden, the operator plants a tree in Belgium to offset the tour's carbon footprint.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Antwerp by bike

• Visit old town of Antwerp
• See MAS and Northern part
• Ride through South district
• Discover additional city highlights

The experience

How do you see a city without fighting traffic or standing in museum queues? You ride it. Antwerp Bike Tours takes groups of no more than a handful of people through the old town, past the MAS (the red-brick museum on the waterfront), into the northern quarters and down through the southern districts: the route changes based on what the group wants to focus on, so you're not locked into a fixed itinerary. The guide speaks English or Dutch depending on who shows up. International groups default to English. You get a bike that's been maintained for city riding, a basket for a jacket or a camera, and a lock so you can stop and stand still when something catches your eye.

The two to three hours on the bike are broken up by a tasting: either a local beer or Belgian chocolate, depending on which tour you book. It's not a sprint through landmarks. It's a pace that lets you actually notice the architecture, the way the streets connect, where locals eat. The guide handles the navigation and the stories. You handle the pedaling. If rain comes, you get a poncho. The whole point is that you're moving under your own power through neighborhoods most visitors never reach, which is exactly why a guide matters. They know which streets are worth the detour and which ones are just flat.

One detail that sets this apart: for every kilometer the group rides, Antwerp Bike Tours plants a tree somewhere in Belgium. It's not marketing language. It's baked into how they operate. You're not just seeing the city. You're leaving it slightly greener than you found it.

What’s included

• Well-maintained bicycle and lock.
• basket for personal items.
• local guide in English or Dutch.
• beer or chocolate tasting depending on your chosen tour.
• weather poncho if needed.
• tree planted in Belgium for every kilometer ridden.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Antwerp Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Book the Classic Tour if you want to choose between beer and chocolate. Pick the De Koninck Tour if you're curious about Antwerp's signature brewery. Either way, small groups mean the guide can adjust the route and pace to what your group actually wants to see, rather than rushing through a fixed script.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Dutch.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the Classic Tour and the De Koninck Tour?

The Classic Tour includes a beer or chocolate tasting of your choice. The De Koninck Tour features a tasting of De Koninck beer specifically, a local Antwerp brewery. Both follow the same route through the old town, MAS and the northern and southern districts, and both last two to three hours.

Do I need to be an experienced cyclist to join?

You need to feel comfortable riding a bike in a city environment, but the tour suits all fitness levels. The minimum age is 14. The pace is set by the group, not by speed.

What happens if the weather is bad?

A poncho is provided if rain or wind arrives during the tour. The tour runs in most weather. It may be rescheduled only if there are too few bookings to run that departure.

Is this a private tour or will I be riding with strangers?

Antwerp Bike Tours runs public tours, so riders from all over the world may join the same group. If you want a private experience, you can arrange a custom tour for your group. Contact the operator directly for pricing and availability.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The bike, lock, basket, guide and a beer or chocolate tasting are included. A poncho is provided if needed. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for cycling. Sunscreen and water are recommended but not provided. Gratuities are not included.