Top 15 Walking Tours in Antwerp

1.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,837 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

This two-hour English walking tour leads you from Antwerp’s Grote Markt to the Cathedral of Our Lady, with stops at Rubens sites, the Bourse, Vlaeykensgang, and the Nello and Patrasche statue. Guides such as Arie, Luc, Beren, and Marc combine local stories, history, humor, and practical tips. Expect a group of up to 35 and plenty of standing.

“This was a remarkable historical tour of Antwerp. Our guide, Marc, was knowledgeable and opened to questions. He shared so many facts about this beautiful and colorful city's history in chronological order. The tour was well paced and sprinkled with Marc's humor. We highly recommend this tour!”

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2.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 816 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Meet your English or Dutch guide at the Nello and Patrasche statue in Handschoenmarkt. Walk through Antwerp’s old center, Grote Markt, Vlaeykensgang, Meir, and past the Cathedral of Our Lady before finishing at Central Station. Guides such as Leo, Mark, Yoreh, and Marijke are known for local stories, humor, and useful food tips.

“Mark was a fantastic guide. He brought the history and highlights of Antwerp to life. Bravo!”

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3.Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 373 reviews · 2 hours · from $3Best value

Walk Antwerp’s Old City with an English-speaking local guide, from Het Steen and the Grote Markt to the cathedral and Vlaaikensgang. Hear stories of Roman conquerors, Spanish rule, trade, and local customs. Guides such as Shabnam, Sergio, Joris, and Anna-Lena also share practical tips on food, bars, museums, and events.

“Despite a rainy afternoon, I totally enjoyed this tour. The guide, Joris van Biel was very knowledgeable, proud of his city, excellent communicator and friendly. Could not beat the value of this walking tour”

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4.Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3

Explore Antwerp’s historic center in about two hours with an English-speaking local guide. The route links Het Steen, Grote Markt, Vlaeykensgang, Carolus Borromeus Church, Boerentoren, and the Cathedral of Our Lady. Guides such as Britt, Sergio, Muriel, Casper, Shanmon, and Joris bring different stories and styles, with local suggestions and a small surprise at the end.

“Shanmon our tour guide was so knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and stories about the rich heritage and historical backdrop of Antwerp. She was very attentive to the groups interests.”

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5.Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Antwerp from Grote Markt to the MAS rooftop with guides such as Luc D., Beren, Tom, or Arie. Hear legends, see the Cathedral, diamond quarter, Steen prison, Red Light District, and FelixArchief. The English tour lasts about 90 minutes, though some walks run closer to two hours.

“Our guide's (Luc D) energy is contagious! A great evening walk pack with history, quiz, and laughter!”

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6.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 183 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $64

Meet a Lokafyer at your hotel, a central café, Brabo’s Monument, or Den Engel, then explore Antwerp on a private walk built around your interests. Guides such as Stefany, Michele, Christophe, and Ludo have led engaging tours covering history, food, neighborhoods, the riverfront, university, and lesser-known sights. English tours last 2 to 6 hours.

“Just landing into Antwerpen, I wanted to bypass the maps and slogging it out myself so, Ludo as my personal guide, was my perfect solution. He showed me around his town, I got my bearings, gained a good understanding of the legends and history of the old town and felt super comfortable to orientate myself and plan with confidence for my next few days here. Really interesting and informative.”

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7.Walking Tour: Highlights of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Spend about two hours walking from the Nello and Patrasche statue through Antwerp’s old center to Antwerpen-Centraal. Your English-speaking guide covers the cathedral, Vlaeykensgang, Grote Markt, and the city’s art, history, and architecture. Guides such as Dirk, Irwin, Luc, Marc, Sonja, and Inge have led the walk.

“Luc was our wonderful and charismatic guide. He has tons of knowledge about history, art and architecture. He shared his love of Antwerp with a good sense of humor and answered all our questions. We highly recommend!”

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8.Private 3-Hour Historical Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your private guide at Antwerp’s Brabo Fountain for a three-hour walk through the old quarter, Grote Markt, Our Lady Cathedral, Vlaeykensgang, Groenplaats, Meir, Rubens House, and Central Station. Guides speak Dutch, English, French, or German. Luc and Rosemarie have earned special praise for flexible, engaging tours.

“Rosemarie hat uns sehr freundlich, sehr entspannt, humorvoll und mit viel Wissen durch Antwerpen geführt. Klare Empfehlung!”

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9.Walking Tour from Steen to Central Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 2h 30m

Join a private 150-minute Antwerp walk with a Dutch, English, French, or German-speaking guide. Start at your city-center hotel or choose another meeting point, then follow the route from Steen through Grote Markt, Rubens sites, the harbor, and the Diamond district near Central Station. Entrance fees, tastings, and lunch are extra.

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10.Private Historical Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English, Dutch, or Spanish-speaking guide under the red umbrella in Grote Markt. In two private hours, you’ll see guild houses, Baroque churches, Rubens House, MoMu, Museum Plantin-Moretus, Vlaeykensgang, and Antwerp Cathedral, with legends, jokes, and local food tips along the way.

“Es war super, dass der Gight vorab Kontakt mit uns aufgenommen hat. So wussten wir, dass alles klappen wird. Treffpunkt war kein Problem. Wir hatten zwei sehr interessante Stunden bei unserem Rundgang durch Antwerpen.”

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11.Jewish Neighbourhood Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Walk from Antwerp Central Station through the diamond district and Jewish quarter with a Dutch-speaking guide such as Ari. Learn how Antwerp’s Jewish community formed and understand kosher food, the Sabbath, and mezuzahs while passing bakeries, shops, and synagogues. The tour lasts two hours and does not enter religious buildings.

“Ari was een heel toffe gids en heeft op heel boeiende en amusante wijze verteld over de Joodse cultuur. Het was heel leerzaam. Ook was veel ruimte voor het stellen van vragen. Echt een aanrader!”

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12.City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 15 reviews · from $8

Use your phone as a private audio guide on a 5.9-kilometer Antwerp walk. In 7 languages, GPS directions lead you from the Cathedral through Grote Markt, Rubenshuis, The Steen, City Hall, and lesser-known corners. Allow 2 to 3 hours, bring headphones, keep your phone charged, and note that attraction admission is extra.

“Worthless. AI voice, computer generated, no stories or deep descriptions of what you’re seeing - you get better info off of plaques. Big phone drain and does t easily let you skip around.”

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13.Exciting Murder Mystery – Interactive city walk in Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews

You and up to five companions investigate a fictional murder while walking Antwerp’s streets. Use emailed instructions, a city map, photo targets, and WhatsApp help to find locations, take team selfies, and collect clues. The game lasts about three hours, runs at your chosen pace, and ends where it began.

“L'aventure n'est pas folle et ne merite pas ce tarif. Les documents ne sont pas fournis : il faut soit gérer uniquement avec le téléphone mais pas évident, voir impossible, ou se débrouiller pour un format papier imprimé dans un magasin. Les éniRead more”

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14.Antwerp Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $65

You’ll explore Antwerp on foot with a private guide for 2 to 8 hours, beginning at your hotel if it is in the city. The route can focus on major sights, art, history, fashion, or local stories. Guides have included Tinne, Arthur, and Shabnam Muqbil, with time to pause, ask questions, and adjust the walk to your group.

“My guide, Arthur, was exceedingly knowledgeable about the history of Antwerp and Belgium in a manner that was interesting and not pendantic. His stories about the city and its people were captivating. I would hire him as a guide in any city in Belgium. He is a walking encyclopedia.”

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15.Must-See Attractions Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Walk Antwerp’s old center with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at the Cathedral, Rubens House, MoMu, Plantin-Moretus Museum, Vlaaikensgang, Handelsbeurs, and Grote Markt. The route can be adjusted to your interests. Guides have included Arthur and Shabnam, with public transport used when needed.

“Great Tour and a lot of Knowledge from the Guide . Thanks”

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