Grote Markt square is the heart of Antwerp. It is filled with gorgeous medieval guild houses, the City Hall and the Brabo Fountain in the middle. It also hides some interesting legends which our guide will share with you.
You will find out the history behind the Cathedral and its belfry tower truly iconic treasures of Antwerp's skyline.
Antwerp has been known as the worlds Diamond Capital since the city's Golden Age. This brilliant museum is the right place to tell you the bright and the dark side of the gems trade.
The Steen Castle is the oldest building in Antwerp and has fulfilled several functions over the centuries, for example that of a prison. Our guide will share some interesting insides of the medieval prison life.
As the former Butcher's Hall and oldest guild house in the city, Museum Vleeshuis now tells a different story of sound, music and dance.
The St. Pauls Church is truly unique place. It is the only church in the world which keeps within its walls the masterpieces of the 3 most renowned Antwerp masters: Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens.
Despite its function, the Red Light District is a safe area to walk around at night, though there are still some spicy secrets to share. On the guests request, this part of the tour can be skipped.
Built as a port storage, the Felix Pakhuis now houses the municipal archive. We will walk you through its distinctive interior street, which was constructed as a firebreak within the building.
We usually end the tour on the panoramic rooftop of the MAS museum, but due to COVID-19 measures the rooftop is closed. However, the guide will still share with you some interesting facts about this remarkable building and the magnificent Port of Antwerp, one of the biggest in Europe. To finish the tour our guide will offer you plenty of recommendations on things to do in Antwerp to help you plan the rest of your stay.
Private Tour: The Dark Side Of Antwerp
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 2 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Return Details :
If you have any questions or special requests, please send an email to antwerp@legenstours.be
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Get off the beaten track and discover the dark side of Antwerp with your private guide. This private tour is a great way to skip the touristy trail and get to know the more obscure side of Antwerp. During the 2h tour you will discover the city from a different perspective with its hidden gems and unique sights.
Are you looking for adventure and breathtaking panoramic views? Would you like to hear some medieval legends or spicy stories from the Red Light District? Then this tour is for you! Our experienced guides are eager to share with you their knowledge and passion for the city to make your time truly special!
Included: Grote Markt, The Stone Castel, Red Light District, rooftop of MAS Museum, The Old Port, St. Pauls Church, a trendy modern area called The Island and many more
Know More about this tour
Itinerary:
Grote Markt square is the heart of Antwerp. It is filled with gorgeous medieval guild houses, the City Hall and the Brabo Fountain in the middle. It also hides some interesting legends which our guide will share with you.
You will find out the history behind the Cathedral and its belfry tower — truly iconic treasures of Antwerp's skyline.
Antwerp has been known as the world’s Diamond Capital since the city's Golden Age. This brilliant museum is the right place to tell you the bright and the dark side of the gems trade.
The Steen Castle is the oldest building in Antwerp and has fulfilled several functions over the centuries, for example that of a prison. Our guide will share some interesting insides of the medieval prison life.
As the former Butcher's Hall and oldest guild house in the city, Museum Vleeshuis now tells a different story of sound, music and dance.
The St. Paul’s Church is truly unique place. It is the only church in the world which keeps within its walls the masterpieces of the 3 most renowned Antwerp masters: Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens.
Despite its function, the Red Light District is a safe area to walk around at night, though there are still some “spicy” secrets to share. On the guest’s request, this part of the tour can be skipped.
Built as a port storage, the Felix Pakhuis now houses the municipal archive. We will walk you through its distinctive interior ‘street’, which was constructed as a firebreak within the building.
We usually end the tour on the panoramic rooftop of the MAS museum, but due to COVID-19 measures the rooftop is closed. However, the guide will still share with you some interesting facts about this remarkable building and the magnificent Port of Antwerp, one of the biggest in Europe. To finish the tour our guide will offer you plenty of recommendations on things to do in Antwerp to help you plan the rest of your stay.
Inclusions
- Professional guides
Exclusions
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveler Reviews
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Great walk with a great guide named Luc. We got to know a lot of Antwerps history as well as see things in Antwerpen we haven't been seeing otherwise. The name of the tour is though somewhow not really fitting. We thought that we would get a lot of information and see things that was more "dark secrets" but there was not many of that, more like normal information. But asides that it was a great walk and really priceworthy.
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We zijn door Flip rondgeleid door de donkere kant van Antwerpen. Flip was erg geduldig en vriendelijk met onze studenten. Hij gaf ons leuke weetjes en anekdotes over de stad, waar we zelf nooit achter zouden zijn gekomen.
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we hebben een interessante rondleiding gehad met verschillende anekdotes uit het verleden die de rondtoer een beetje extra dimentie gaf
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Leuke tour met gids gemaakt en ze wist veel over de stad te vertellen alleen misten we wat hotspots van de stad en een drankje onderweg . Te duur voor hetgeen je er voor kreeg .
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Very good tour our guide Luc was very informative and provided a lot of interesting historical facts about the history of Antwerp. Highly recommended.
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Luc was extremely informative, joyful and full of uncanny details concerning the story of his native city. Everything was delivered like a passionate story full of interesting insights, recommend 10/10, super enjoyable time!
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Liesbeth did a super job explaining us all the little secrets and historical anecdotes that formed this city. We loved the tour
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Beren was very nice. We really enjoyed it. I definately recommend the tour to everyone thats wants to know more about the city and enjoy a pleasant walk.
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Many tours to choose from. We wanted a short and private tour and this one for our plans really well. Our guide was awesome, local and very knowledgeable of the city and some of the non-tourist stories. Highly recommend this tour
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Spent a great Saturday afternoon with Luc. Very impressive and fantastic experience in Antwerp. Really recommend. 與家人跟朋友一起報名參加, 與Luc度過了一個美好的週六下午。 在安特衛普非常令人印象深刻和奇妙的經歷。 完全真心推薦。