Antwerp Free Walking Tour – Grand Market, Rubens & the Diamond City
Free walking tour
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Culture & History
City Tour
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Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, French, German (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Antwerp is Belgium's coolest city: a great Renaissance port on the river Scheldt that was once the richest trading hub in Europe and remains the beating heart of the world's diamond trade. Home to the painter Rubens and a thriving fashion scene, it blends golden-age grandeur with modern creativity. On this walking tour a local guide shows you both.\n\nYou will admire the ornate guild houses of the Grote Markt, stand before one of the greatest Gothic cathedrals in the Low Countries, and hear about merchants, artists and diamond dealers. Confident, elegant and full of style, Antwerp is a rewarding city to discover on foot.
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Grote Markt, in front of Antwerp City Hall, Antwerp
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Grote Markt & City Hall: We meet on the grand market square lined with guild houses.\nStop 2 – The Brabo Fountain: The legend of the giant's hand that gave Antwerp its name.\nStop 3 – Cathedral of Our Lady: The Gothic masterpiece filled with paintings by Rubens.\nStop 4 – The old lanes & Vlaeykensgang: A hidden medieval alley in the heart of the city.\nStop 5 – Het Steen & the riverside: The castle guarding the Scheldt waterfront.\nStop 6 – Rubens' Antwerp: The neighbourhood of the great baroque painter.\nStop 7 – Central Station & the Diamond Quarter approach: We finish near the 'railway cathedral' and diamond district.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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