Private Antwerp tour: Highlights & History with a guide
Uncover Antwerp’s stories from dazzling diamonds to Rubens’ bold masterpieces
A private 2-hour guided tour of Antwerp covers the Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens House, the Grote Markt, medieval Vlaeykensgang, and the Bourse, the world's first stock exchange, with a live guide who explains the city's Golden Age, its baroque masterpieces, and the stories behind its landmarks. The guide is available in English, Spanish or Dutch, and the tour includes entry to the Cathedral and the Bourse during opening hours.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Antwerp's main sights and history
- Visit Grote Markt square
- See Hendrik Conscience square
- Tour 17th century Baroque church
- Visit the Bourse of Antwerp
- Explore Rubens House
- Pass through designer's quarter
- Visit Plantin-Moretus Museum and garden
- Walk through Vlaeykensgang alley
- See Nello and Patrasche statue
- End at Cathedral of Our Lady
- Antwerp Grand Market Square 10m
- Rubens House 10m
- MoMu - Fashion Museum Antwerp 10m
- Plantin-Moretus Museum 10m
- Cathedral of Our Lady 15m
What’s included
- Guided tour with a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Dutch.
- entry to the Cathedral of Our Lady and the Bourse of Antwerp during opening hours.
- visit to the Plantin-Moretus Museum's historical garden.
- stops at Rubens House, the Grote Markt, Hendrik Conscience Square, Vlaeykensgang, and the Nello and Patrasche statue.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00 21:00
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The experience
Two hours is tight for a city, but the route holds together because your guide knows which stops matter and how to move between them. You start at the Grote Markt, the medieval heart of Antwerp, where the City Hall and guild houses frame the Brabo Fountain: the guide shares the history and the legends that made this square the center of the city. From there the route moves through the designer's quarter to explain why Antwerp became one of the world's leading fashion capitals, then into the quieter corners: Hendrik Conscience Square with its baroque church and old library, and Vlaeykensgang, the most photographed medieval street in the city, which most visitors never find on their own.
The Cathedral of Our Lady is a Rubens masterpiece: the painter's work covers the interior, the decorations on the facade, and numerous paintings inside. Your guide walks you through his contribution to the building and his life story at the Rubens House, his former workshop, where the secrets of his success become clear. The Bourse of Antwerp, the world's first stock exchange, sits next on the route and anchors the story of the city's Golden Age in the 16th century, when Antwerp became one of the biggest trading centers on earth. Entry to both the Cathedral and the Bourse is included during opening hours. The tour ends at the Cathedral with recommendations for the rest of your stay.
The Plantin-Moretus Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, usually includes a visit to its historical garden. The guide brings the centuries-old history of books and printing to life. A statue of Nello and Patrasche, the most photographed monument for many visitors, sits along the route. The guide shares the story behind it. All areas are wheelchair accessible, and the pace suits all fitness levels.
Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the main sights and the stories behind them without planning the route yourself. The guide handles the timing and the sequence, so you move straight from one landmark to the next and finish in 2 hours with a clear sense of why the city mattered.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
In English, with 14 departure times. In Spanish, with 5 departure times. In Dutch, with 11 departure times.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years): free; Infant (under 5): free.
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 inside the Cathedral of Our Lady on this tour?
The Cathedral of Our Lady is a 17th-century baroque masterpiece where Peter Paul Rubens contributed numerous paintings and decorations to the interior and facade. Entry is included in the tour during opening hours, and your guide explains Rubens's role in the building and the stories behind the artworks.
How does the Bourse of Antwerp fit into the city's history?
The Bourse of Antwerp is the world's first stock exchange and a symbol of the city's Golden Age in the 16th century, when it became one of the biggest international trading centers. The tour includes entry during opening hours, and the guide explains how the city rose to this importance.
Is Vlaeykensgang easy to find on your own?
Vlaeykensgang is the best-preserved medieval street in Antwerp and the most photographed place in the city, but it is a secret alley that is not easy to find without a guide. Your guide takes you there and shows you the history and architecture that make it special.
Can I visit the Plantin-Moretus Museum on this tour?
Yes, the Plantin-Moretus Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is usually included in the tour with a visit to its historical garden. The guide explains the centuries-old history of books and printing that the museum brings to life.
Private Antwerp tour: Highlights & History with a guide
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