The 15 Best Antwerp Tours & Walks

1.Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp

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

Start at Grote Markt and finish by the Cathedral of Our Lady on this two-hour English walking tour. Guides such as Arie, Luc, Beren, and Frans connect Antwerp’s monuments with local legends, Rubens, trade, printing, fashion, and the tale of Nello and Patrasche.

“Gaston was a wonderful guide. He spent just the right amount of time at each stop, so we were able to hit the major sites without feeling rushed. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Antwerp.”

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2.City Highlights Walking Tour

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

Walk from Handschoenmarkt through Antwerp’s old center with a live English or Dutch guide. See Grote Markt, the Cathedral of Our Lady, Vlaeykensgang, Vleeshuis, Meir, and Central Station. Guides such as Mark, Leo, Luc, and Marijke are known for local stories, humor, and practical food tips.

“Fantastic! Neil was great and also shared great advice on where to eat, go and do. Everything he told us about Antwerpen was interesting and entertaining.”

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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. In two hours, you’ll see the cathedral, city hall, Steen castle, Central Station, the old port, and MAS Museum, with frequent stops for stories, photos, and local tips.

“We had a great time on our Antwerp bike tour! Our group consisted of four adults, two teens and a 9-yo. Everyone was able to find a bike that fit them and Bob, our tour guide, was friendly and funny. It was a bit harrowing riding through the shopping district on a Saturday but the challenge made it all the more fun. Definitely recommend it if you're looking for a fun way to see the city.”

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4.Historical Walking Tour in the Old City

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

Follow an English-speaking volunteer guide from Het Steen through Antwerp’s old city, Grote Markt, Vleeshuis, Handelsbeurs, Vlaaikensgang, and the cathedral. Guides such as Sergio, Shabnam, Joris, and Anna-Lena bring local legends and practical food tips to a two-hour walk.

“A wonderful tour. Our guide was really informative and knew pretty much of all Antwerp’s history. Recommended!”

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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 and cover major sights in two hours, including Antwerpen-Centraal, Het Steen, and MAS. Expect a friendly, informative pace, a supplied bicycle, English service, and a small group of no more than 16 people. Guides may include Marc, Paul, Neil, or Inge.

“Viel gesehen , gelernt und sich dabei bewegt - insbesondere von unserem Guide Neil (hoffe, der Name ist richtig !?)”

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6.Private tour: Highlights & History of Antwerp

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

Walk Antwerp’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide such as Luc, Johan, Edna, or Flip. Expect Grote Markt, Rubens landmarks, the Bourse, Plantin-Moretus Museum, Vlaeykensgang, and Cathedral views, plus tailored tips for the rest of your stay.

“My wife, myself, and a close friend were guided by Our guide, Luc D. What a fabulous time we had. Luc showed us around the Grote Markt. and surrounding streets. We visited churches, cafes, and the hidden gems of the city. Luc brought buildings alive with his descriptions and the history connected to them. The stories Luc told were so interesting. The time flew by. We learned so much about the history of Belgium and the importance of Antwerp in Europe. The tour was unforgettable. I highly recommend the tour and Luc D in particular.”

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7.Historical Walking Tour in Antwerp Old City

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

Join Urban Insight Tours for a two-hour English walk through Antwerp’s old center. Guides such as Britt, Sergio, Muriel, Casper, Shanmon, and Joris have led this route, covering Het Steen, Grote Markt, Vlaeykensgang, and the cathedral, with local suggestions and a small surprise.

“Great guide, very educational walk with a touch of humor. Interesting places discovered. In the old part of Antwerp!Auto-translated”

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8.City Brewery De Koninck Interactive Tour

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

Visit Antwerp City Brewery De Koninck without a guide and follow an interactive route through beer history, brewing, and Antwerp’s beer culture. You’ll cross a four-meter-high brewhouse bridge, enjoy two tastings, test your tapping skills, and finish with optional food and shopping.

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9.Antwerp Bike Tours

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

Ride Antwerp with guides such as Steven, Stefano, and Christine on a small-group route through the old town, MAS area, dockyards, South district, and river tunnel. You’ll get a broad city overview, local stories, and the option to add Belgian beer, chocolate, or fish tastings.

“Excellent tour with an informative guide. Got a good overview of the city. Felt very much like local biking through small streets and passageways.”

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10.Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

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

Walk from Grote Markt to the MAS with guides such as Luc, Beren, and Tom, hearing legends, prison tales, diamond-trade history, and Red Light District stories. The 90-minute English tour ends with harbor views from the MAS rooftop, except on Mondays.

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

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11.Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

Meet a Lokafyer in central Antwerp for a private two to six-hour walk tailored to your interests. Guides such as Stefany, Michele, Christophe, and Ludo have led visitors through major sights, local neighborhoods, city stories, food tips, and lesser-known corners.

“I loved my guide Michele. She was fun and had lots of information to share.”

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12.Guided Bike Tour

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

Start near Antwerp Central Station and cycle with a local guide through the Jewish quarter, Cogels-Osylei, Groen Kwartier, the historic center, Scheldt waterfront, Seefhoek, and Park Spoor Noord. Guides including Jonah, Nicolas, and Niklas lead the tour in English, German, or Dutch.

“Nicolas was an excellent guide, a very knowlegable historian, with great presentational skills. I would not hesitate to recommend him to any future customers. Even better than the Amsterdam 3 hr cycle tour. Thanks very much Nicolas. Excellent.”

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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, visiting Grote Markt, Het Steen, Vlaeykensgang, the Cathedral, and more. Guides such as Beren, Luc D, Joske, and Flip have led engaging tours, with the route adjustable to your group’s pace.

“Our guide Joske was so knowledgeable and accommodating made the history come alive. Highly recommend if you’re comfortable walking etc. on cobblestones.”

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14.3-Hour Antwerp Bike Tour

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

Start beside Antwerp Central Station and ride about 13 kilometers through Zurenborg, Zuid, the old port, Grote Markt, and Park Spoor Noord. Local guides such as Jona, Nicolas, and Frithjof share city stories, answer questions, and can adjust the ride to the group.

“Fritjof our guide was extremely passionate about his city and we thoroughly enjoyed him sharing his knowledge and how considerate, knowledgeable and friendly he was. Great way to see some of the city and a good start to the day too. Certainly recommend.”

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15.The Coolest Guided Bike Tour

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

Ride through Antwerp with a local guide such as Hans, combining Gothic landmarks, medieval streets, modern city life, a free ferry crossing, and the under-river bicycle tunnel. Belgian-made bikes, water, baskets, ponchos, and child seats are available.

“We really liked the bike tour since it took us through places we didn’t plan on visiting. It also includes hopping on a boat to cross the channel and cycling back through a tunnel under the water. Nice and fun way to spend 2 hours exploring Antwerp”

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