Antwerp : A Journey through History, Art and Charm
Antwerp, a city steeped in history and art, sits proudly on the Scheldt River. Home to painter Peter Paul Rubens and a key European port, it offers medieval castles, the Cathedral of Our Lady with Rubens' masterpieces, Gothic guild houses at Market Square, the famed Antwerp train station, the diamond district, the Jewish quarter, and local 'Bolleke' beer.
Discover the wonders of Antwerp! Situated along the Scheldt River, this enchanting yet lesser-known destination was once home to the famous artist Peter Paul Rubens. Starting at the Antwerp train station, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site, we will guide you through the shopping area with its distinctive architectural gems. Experience the rich heritage of the gothic guild houses at the Market Square and explore its surrounding cobblestone streets, alongside the impressive 13th-century castle that once guarded the medieval river port. During your free time, you will have the chance to admire the grandeur of the Cathedral of Our Lady, featuring stunning paintings by world-class artists from the 17th century, or indulge in the national dish ‘Stoofvlees’ as well as the delightful local 'Bolleke’ beer. Before departing back to Brussels, we will take you through the renowned port area and the lively Jewish district. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Antwerp's rich history and charm!
- Professional multilingual guides
- High quality radios and earphones
- Comfortable coaches
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up & drop-off
The Best way to see Antwerp!!!
stevejFMy wife and I were in Brussels and wanted to see Antwerp. We found this tour that picked us up less than 1000ft from our hotel and took us all the way there and back. Yasmine was our tour guide and was extremely knowledge about the city, its history and all its famous landmarks, paintings, statues and buildings. The tour was both in English and Spanish, so feel free to book if you speak either language. I think Yasmine also speaks French, but she didn't during the tour. The tour was a little longer than it advertises due to traffic. We started out at 9:30am and got dropped off at 5:30pm. The city itself is really pretty with all kinds of modern shopping options available, a train station that will rival any Catholic Church in the world, several famous statues and a ton of restaurants. We had some free time in the middle of the day so we decided to eat in the Vlaeykensgang alley, which is a quaint little combination of restaurants and residences that dates back to the 15h century. We also go to do some shopping in the area for our grand niece which was great as well. We would highly recommend going on this tour if you are looking for a day tour of Antwerp.
Antwerp art architecture & cultural experience
luise_MSeeing the canals, visiting the Reuben paintings in the church & exploring the city on foot. We made an optional tour to the Diamond Museum which Antwerp is famous for. Our guide - Jasmine knew some lovely panoramic places to visit & gave us time to explore places on our own. She was considerate & had a no rush policy. She even pointed out the king's residential palace & the royal glass houses & shared her knowledge of Belgium's Royal family.
