The 15 Best 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 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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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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 Antwerp Central Station. Your English-speaking guide covers the cathedral, Vlaeykensgang, Grote Markt, and the city’s architectural story. Guides have included Dirk, Irwin, Luc, Marc, Sonja, and Inge, though the exact guide can vary.

“Marijke (sp?)/Mary was a wonderful tour guide! Our team/train route ran late and because we were the only two guests, she waited 20 minutes for us. She tailored her discussion to share personal experiences, country-wide customs and in-depth info about Antwerp itself that answered all our questions. Mary also showed us places off the beaten path, including a super beautiful, quaint and cozy garden cafe, t’Hofke, down a quiet alley, and it was the most special meal we’ve had in Belgium yet. She helped make Antwerp our favorite city tour in Belgium! Highly recommend!”

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8.Private 3-Hour Historical Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours with a private guide exploring Antwerp’s historic center, from Brabo Fountain and the Renaissance City Hall to Vlaeykensgang, the Meir, Rubens House, and Central Station. Guides speak Dutch, English, French, or German. The route is flexible enough for personal interests, but it involves considerable walking and is not suited to wheelchair users.

“Unser Guide, Luc, hat eine klasse Stadtführung mit uns gemacht. Er hat anfangs sein Programm mit uns besprochen, viele Vorschläge und dabei all unsere Wünsche berücksichtigt. Wir durften viel über die tolle Stadt Antwerpen erfahren. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht, Antwerpen auf diese Weise zu erkunden. Wir fühlten uns bestens aufgehoben. Vielen Dank!”

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9.Walking Tour from Steen to Central Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 60 reviews · 2h 30m

Walk Antwerp with a private guide for 150 minutes, starting at your city-center hotel or another agreed point. See Rubens masterpieces, Grote Markt, Saint-Paul’s Church, the harbor, Central Station, and the Diamond district. Guides speak Dutch, English, French, or German. Ria and Willy are noted for lively, clear guiding.

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10.Antwerp BeerWalk with English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about three hours walking through Antwerp with an English-speaking beer guide, stopping at five characterful pubs for included tastings. You’ll sample Belgian beers in small portions, hear brewing and city stories, and finish at De Rooden Hoed, Antwerp’s oldest pub. Esme and Pat have led tours here.

“Such a fantastic tour with an enjoyable host. We got to sample several beers and see sights along the way. We learned so much and had an amazing experience.”

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11.Food Walking Tour with 5 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Brabo Fountain for a two-hour small-group walk through Antwerp. You’ll sample five Belgian specialties, including chocolate, fries, waffles, meat, cheese, and beer, while seeing the Grote Markt, Cathedral, Vleeshuis, and Vlaeykensgang. Guides such as Xavier and Paulina add local stories and humor.

“De gids Xavier was een heel leuke gids, vertelde echt boeiende dingen over Antwerpen, die krijgt een 10👌🏻 Misschien is de benaming culinaire tour beetje over de top Maar het waren lekkere streek hapjes/producten.”

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12.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. This private, customizable two-hour walk links Antwerp’s guild houses, churches, Bourse, Rubens House, MoMu, Plantin-Moretus Museum, Vlaeykensgang, and the Cathedral of Our Lady. Guides such as Arie and Flip bring history to life with stories, legends, and practical local tips.

“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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13.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. Learn how Antwerp’s Jewish community developed, and discover customs such as kosher food, the Sabbath, and the mezuzah. You’ll pass Jewish bakeries, shops, and synagogues, though the tour does not enter them. Ari is one guide praised for lively storytelling.

“Ik heb weinig op- of aanmerkingen maar mss meatingpunt beter afstemmen.”

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14.BeerWalk Antwerp (Dutch guide)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $52

Follow a Dutch-speaking guide through central Antwerp, stopping at five characterful pubs for Belgian beer tastings. You begin at Dr. Beer and finish at the historic De Rooden Hoed. Guides such as Patrick, Jo, Ariel, and JP bring humor and local stories, though the balance between beer detail and city history can vary.

“Pleasant and educational walk with useful information and facts about Antwerp and its beer culture. Experienced guide with a sense of humor who knows how to involve all participants during the walk. Appropriate walking distance and good choice of pubs and beers visited. AaAuto-translated”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 15 reviews · from $8

Use your phone as a private guide on a 5.9-kilometer Antwerp walk in one of seven languages. The route begins at the Cathedral of Our Lady and visits Grote Markt, Rubenshuis, Het Steen, City Hall, and lesser-known corners. Allow 2 to 3 hours, bring headphones, and keep your phone charged.

“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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