The 15 Best Antwerp Tours & Walks

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 Grote Markt to the Cathedral of Our Lady through Antwerp’s legends, art, trade, printing, fashion, and medieval lanes. Guides such as Arie, Beren, Luc, and Gaston bring local stories to life. Expect a group of up to 35, plenty of standing, and useful advice for the rest of your visit.

“Our guide, Ari, shared his passion for the city with us and gave us a fascinating insight into its history and culture. We learned a lot and would gladly join his tour again!”

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2.City Highlights Walking Tour

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

Start at Handschoenmarkt beside the Nello and Patrasche statue, then follow an English or Dutch-speaking guide through Antwerp’s Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Vlaeykensgang, Cathedral of Our Lady, Meir, and other historic corners. Guides such as Leo, Marc, Marijke, Luc, and Yoreh add local stories, food tips, and flexible alternatives when needed.

“I really enjoyed the tour, Serge was also very friendly and was happy to answer all our question. Definitely worth it to get to know a bit more about such a culturally rich city as Antwerp.”

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3.City Highlights Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 529 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Ride through Antwerp’s historic center with an English or Dutch-speaking guide from Antwerp by Bike. In two hours, you’ll see the cathedral, city hall, Steen castle, Central Station, the old port, and MAS museum area. Guides such as Dirk, Leo, Filip, and Nils add stories, humor, and local tips while you cover more ground than on foot.

“Bikes were in good condition, nice way to see the city, not overly exciting guide.”

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4.Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

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

Walk from Het Steen to Handschoenmarkt with an English-speaking Urban Insight Tours guide. See Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Handelsbeurs, the cathedral, Vlaaikensgang, and more while hearing stories of Antwerp’s rulers, legends, food, bars, museums, and daily life. Guides include Sergio, Shabnam, Joris, Anna-Lena, and others.

“The guide enthusiastically shared interesting details about the old parts of Antwerp. I enjoyed everything, even though the tour was in English, which I struggle with.”

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5.Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Ride through Antwerp with a local guide on a two-hour English-language bike tour. You’ll see Antwerpen-Centraal, Het Steen, and the MAS, while guides such as Marc, Paul, Neil, and Inge have added local stories, practical tips, and hidden details along the way. Bikes and local taxes are included.

“Marc led us on a fantastic tour of the city and even though we were late to the meeting point he still provided us with a really informative tour that no doubt could have gone on for many more hours. Many thanks.”

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6.Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Explore Antwerp’s old center with a private English-speaking guide such as Luc D., Edna, Johan, or Flip. In two hours, you’ll see Grote Markt, Rubens sites, the Bourse, Vlaeykensgang, and the Cathedral of Our Lady, with room for questions and local recommendations.

“Our guide, Johan gave us a great introduction to Antwerp on this fun and informative walking tour. He was very knowledgeable and amiable . We loved that this was a private tour, just the two of us and Johan.”

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7.Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

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

Walk Antwerp’s historic center with guides such as Britt, Sergio, Muriel, Casper, Shanmon, or Joris. In about two hours, you’ll see Het Steen, Grote Markt, Vlaeykensgang, the cathedral, and more while hearing stories about guilds, churches, trade, and city life. The tour is in English, capped at 24 people, and ends near the Cathedral of Our Lady.

“Very Good explanation and very pleasant guide who showed us some of the important historical sites of Antwerp”

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8.City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 258 reviews · 1 day · from $18

At Antwerp City Brewery, you follow a self-guided, audiovisual tour through Belgian beer history, brewing rooms, and De Koninck’s story. Test your tapping skills, enjoy two included tastings, and finish with a freshly poured beer, snacks, or brewery-shop browsing. The tour takes about an hour and is wheelchair accessible.

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9.Antwerp Bike Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · from $34

Ride through Antwerp for about three hours with a local guide such as Steven or Christine. The route can include the old town, MAS, dockyards, the South district, Art Nouveau streets, rooftop views, and the tunnel beneath the Scheldt. Choose a standard ride or add beer, chocolate, or fish tastings.

“3 hours on a bike was over in the blink of an eye. All on the flat so really relaxing and Christine was an amazing guide. Very knowledgable and I feel we got a really rounded view of what Antwerp has to offer along with a few hidden gems we’d have never seen on our own. ShRead more”

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10.Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

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

Start at Grote Markt at 8 p.m. for a 90-minute English walk through Antwerp’s legends, cathedral, diamond trade, Steen prison, Red Light District, FelixArchief, and MAS. Guides such as Luc D., Beren, Tom, and Arie add humor, quizzes, and local stories. The Red Light District can be skipped, and the tour ends with harbor views from the MAS rooftop, except Mondays.

“Gisteren avond de wandeling gehad met onze gids Marleen. Wisten niet wat we moesten verwachten, maar ondanks de regen hebben we echt genoten en geluisterd naar de spannende legendes van Antwerpen. Aanrader!”

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11.Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

Meet an English-speaking Lokafyer at a central Antwerp location, your hotel, landmark, or café, then shape a private walk around your interests. Guides such as Stefany, Michele Berthold, Christophe, and Ludo have covered city history, local food, street art, river views, and practical orientation. Entrance fees and food cost extra.

“Stefany was very pleasant and enthusiastic. She took us for a good highlights walk around Antwerp.”

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12.Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · 3 hours · from $42

Start near Antwerp Central Station and pedal through the Jewish Quarter, Cogels-Osylei, Groen Kwartier, the historic center, and Park Spoor Noord. Your guide, possibly Jonah, Nicolas, Niklas, or another local, sets an easy pace and explains the city’s architecture, river, port, and neighborhoods. Regular bikes are included, with e-bikes available if offered.

“Very informative - provides an excellent overview of a fascinating city!”

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13.Private Historical Tour: Legends of Antwerp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $105

Walk Antwerp with a private English-speaking guide such as Beren, Joske, Luc D, or Flip. Hear the stories behind the city’s hand symbol, giant legends, Golden Age, Rubens, printing, and medieval lanes. The two-hour route covers Grote Markt, Het Steen, Vlaeykensgang, the cathedral, and more, with time to adjust the pace for your group.

“Nice tour guide, somewhat imposing, not always gives correct facts. Asks too many questions. Does not know anything about Jewish community of Antwerp.”

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14.3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Ride a standard city bike through Antwerp with a local guide such as Jona, Nicolas, or Frithjof. This three-hour outing links grand architecture, Belle Epoque streets, the old port, and newer neighborhoods. It suits first-time visitors, families, and anyone who wants local context beyond the historic center.

“My boys loved it! If you’re traveling with children, this is the tour to go for! There are lots of bikes to choose from in the store including kids bike. Tour guide is very informative and funny too! All the participants are well taken care of. We had a lovely day out!”

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15.The Coolest Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · from $34

Ride through Antwerp with a local guide for two hours, passing the Cathedral of Our Lady, Grote Markt, Het Steen, side streets, and modern city sights. The route can include a free ferry crossing and the pedestrian tunnel beneath the river. Bikes, water, baskets, ponchos, helmets, and child seats are available.

“Really good me and my family really enjoyed it you got a bottle of water half way around but make sure you ask when offered. Definitely saw parts that we wouldn’t have seen if we hadn’t done the bike ride. Personally I found it a little tiering legs hurting the next day but if you have decent fitness you will be fine. Guide was good and friendly. Bikes were good and the guide was happy to give you a basket and take photos whenever you wanted. Was really fun going over on the free ferry and having a lovely pic view. Would definitely recommend and would go again!Read more”

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