Legends of Antwerp Private Walking Tour
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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!
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Grote Markt
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWhy 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? We'll give you a full introduction about the city of Antwerp on the beautiful main square.Het Steen
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Stone Castle is the oldest building of the city and was once the home of the famed giant. Learn about the many functions this ancient building has played throughout the history of Antwerp.Museum Vleeshuis
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe oldest guild house of the city, the Butcher's Hall carries a long, interesting and often bloody history!Carolus Borromeus Church
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNext we'll take a look at the beautiful Baroque Church of Carolus Borromeus, once the playground of the famed painter Rubens.Rubens House (Rubenshuis)(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreePassing by the Farmers tower and the Meir shopping street, we take you to the Rubens museum, where the most famous painter of Antwerp lived and worked his whole life.Vlaeykensgang
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNext we'll take you through the smallest street of Antwerp for a unique throwback to the Middle Ages.Cathedral of Our Lady
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWe end the tour in front of the majestic Cathedral of Antwerp to talk about its history and to tell you some legendary stories of long forgotten times.Museum Plantin-Moretus
10 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter passing by the fashion quarter and the fashion district, we stop in front of the Plantijn-Moretus museum, the place where industrial printing was born.
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