Top Experiences in Plantin-Moretus Museum

On the beautiful Grote Markt in front of City Hall, we meet.
A brief overview will be your guideline.
On top of the old town, we begin, yes, the old street level is 10 feet below us.
And yes, you are welcome to visit this. We will show you the entrance on the way.
Upon the banks of the river, we look for the last remnants of the first city.
From here, we search for the first inhabitants and what they were up to.
We follow the progress of the city's expansion.
We pay close attention to the happenings of the sixteenth century, commonly referred to as our golden age.
This city was the most prosperous city in Northern Europe.
It all ended abruptly.
What went wrong, and why did it happen?
This walk will reveal it to you.

Explore Antwerp at your own pace while solving riddles. Use your imagination, observation, logic and team spirit in order to accomplish the tasks.

Learn interesting information about the beautiful city of Antwerp while walking around narrow streets and 10 of the most important attractions. Pause whenever you want and continue later. Discover hidden gems. Snap beautiful photos. Far from crowds and schedules. Start any time you wish! Everything in your smartphone!

Enjoy an interactive activity in your language.

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.

Leave us the details, and we will take you on an unusual adventure that creates memories that withstand the test of time!

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. You can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

- Private walking tour for just you and your group
- Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality
- Get a deeper insight into Antwerp life than possible alone
- See Antwerp through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems

This private tour is a great way to get the most out of your visit in Antwerp. Within 2 hours you will explore the main sights of the city while taking in history, legends and lots of interesting facts about Antwerp.

Are you wondering why the city is called ‘The Diamond Capital’ or what made our baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens world-famous? Maybe you would like to know how the Port of Antwerp became one of the biggest around the globe?
Then this tour is for you! Our experienced guides are eager to share with you their knowledge and passion to make your stay simply unforgettable.

Why is Antwerp called the city of giants? Why is the hand the symbol of the city? How did Antwerp come to be the richest city in the 16th century in Europe and what are the reasons for its decline? For the answers to these questions and many more, come join our Legends of Antwerp Walking Tour!

On our legendary tour, you’ll explore the historic centre with a professional guide and get to know the history behind the rise and fall of Antwerp’s Golden Age, mixed in with some old legends that have been around for hundreds of years. We start the tour from the Grote Markt square and from there we take you to the Stone castle, Butcher’s Hall, St. Charles Borromeo church, Farmer’s tower, Meir, Rubens house, Fashion nation, Friday market, museum Plantin-Moretus, Vlaeykensgang and the Cathedral of Our Lady. We’ll also give you loads of tips on the ‘must do’s’ of today’s Antwerp. If you want to get the real taste of Antwerp, don't miss this tour!

Use clues at each attraction to find your next destination and challenge yourself to use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to complete the game. Uncover local information and facts about the city as you explore. Discover hidden gems and narrow streets.
Without a schedule and at your own pace, pause anytime and continue later or even another day.
Work as a team or compete with each other. A unique team-building activity perfect for couples, families, companies, students and groups of friends.

Walk around Antwerp and explore the historical center in the company of our knowledgeable and passionate guides. We'll take you on a fascinating trip through Antwerp's past and present, including the astonishing works of Rubens, the city's majestic architecture, its culinary diversity and intense nightlife. Look for our RED umbrella on the Grote Markt square.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.