Step back into the Golden Age of Antwerp on this private 2-hour walking shore tour. With your local guide, you’ll uncover fascinating legends, hidden gems, and the city’s most iconic sights, all within walking distance of the cruise port. Learn why Antwerp is called the “Diamond Capital of the World,” discover the legacy of the famous Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, and imagine daily life in the Middle Ages. Blending history with entertaining stories, this tour offers an authentic and unforgettable introduction to the city, perfect for first-time visitors and curious travelers alike.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meet & drop-off at your cruise ship terminal with your guide
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Private Walking Shore Tour: Legends & History of Antwerpen
Antwerp
About
Step back into the Golden Age of Antwerp on this private 2-hour walking shore tour. With your local guide, you’ll uncover fascinating legends, hidden gems, and the city’s most iconic sights, all within walking distance of the cruise port. Learn why Antwerp is called the “Diamond Capital of the World,” discover the legacy of the famous Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, and imagine daily life in the Middle Ages. Blending history with entertaining stories, this tour offers an authentic and unforgettable introduction to the city, perfect for first-time visitors and curious travelers alike.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Meet & drop-off at your cruise ship terminal with your guide
Professional local English-speaking tour guide
Itinerary
1
Antwerp's Port
Meet your guide and begin your walk into the historic center.
10 minutes
2
Cathedral of Our Lady
Admire the stunning square and Antwerp’s iconic cathedral.
25 minutes
3
Hendrik Conscience Statue
Hear the tales of Hendrik Conscience and Nello & Patrasche.
20 minutes
4
Carolus Borromeus Church
Explore baroque treasures and medieval trade history.
20 minutes
5
Rubens House (Rubenshuis)
Discover Antwerp’s artistic and cultural heritage.
20 minutes
6
Vlaeykensgang
Stroll hidden alleys and UNESCO-listed history.
20 minutes
7
Antwerp's Port
Return to Antwerpen Cruise Port – end of the tour.