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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 1 hour and a half.

Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: The tour starts in front of the statue on the Grote Markt square. The guide will be waiting for you there with a red umbrella. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform..

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Overview

Get off the beaten track and discover the dark side of Antwerp with your local guide.

This walking tour is a great way to skip the touristy trail and get to know the more obscure side of Antwerp. During the 1.5h 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!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips, so please bring cash money. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

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What's Included

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Professional guides

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Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

The 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.

Stop 2

Here you will find out the history behind the Cathedral and its belfry tower — truly iconic treasures of Antwerp's skyline.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

The Steen Castle is the oldest building in Antwerp and has fulfilled several functions over the centuries, mostly that of a prison. Our guide will share with you some interesting insides on medieval prison life.

Stop 5

As the former Butcher's Hall and oldest guild house in the city, Museum Vleeshuisi now tells a different story of sound, music and dance.

Stop 6

The St. Paul’s Church is a truly unique place. It is the only church in the world which keeps within its walls works of the 3 most renowned Antwerp masters: Rubens, Van Dyck and Jordaens.

Stop 7

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.

Stop 8

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.

Stop 9

We end the tour on the panoramic rooftop of the MAS museum, where 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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

The tour starts in front of the statue on the Grote Markt square. The guide will be waiting for you there with a red umbrella. IMPORTANT NOTE: Our guides are volunteers who offer tours for tips. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

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End Point

The tour ends on the rooftop of the MAS museum (except on Mondays) with a view over the majestic harbour.

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Good to Know

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

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Special Instructions

Please be by the Brabo statue in front of city hall on the main square (Grote Markt) of Antwerp 10 minutes before the start of the tour and look for the guide with the red umbrella!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Keep in mind that our evening tour is a free tour, which means that you are free to leave a tip to the guide if you enjoyed the tour, so please bring cash money to reward the guide. The booking fee is only used to process the booking and reserve your spot. Enjoy the tour!