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Private Walking Shore Tour: Legends & History of Antwerpen

2 hours Private tour
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Private Walking Shore Tour: Legends & History of Antwerpen

About this activity

Step back into the Golden Age of Antwerp on this private 2-hour walking shore tour. With your local guide, you’ll uncover fascinating legends, hidden gems, and the city’s most iconic sights, all within walking distance of the cruise port.

Learn why Antwerp is called the “Diamond Capital of the World,” discover the legacy of the famous Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens, and imagine daily life in the Middle Ages. Blending history with entertaining stories, this tour offers an authentic and unforgettable introduction to the city, perfect for first-time visitors and curious travelers alike.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
English
Operated by
taxiGo DMC

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Meet & drop-off at your cruise ship terminal with your guide
  • Included: Professional local English-speaking tour guide

Itinerary

  1. Antwerp's Port

    10 min

    Meet your guide and begin your walk into the historic center.

  2. Cathedral of Our Lady

    25 min

    Admire the stunning square and Antwerp’s iconic cathedral.

  3. Hendrik Conscience Statue

    20 min

    Hear the tales of Hendrik Conscience and Nello & Patrasche.

  4. Carolus Borromeus Church

    20 min

    Explore baroque treasures and medieval trade history.

  5. Rubenshuis

    20 min

    Discover Antwerp’s artistic and cultural heritage.

  6. Vlaeykensgang

    20 min

    Stroll hidden alleys and UNESCO-listed history.

  7. Antwerp's Port

    5 min

    Return to Antwerpen Cruise Port – end of the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hilton Antwerp Old Town
  • Hotel Motel One Antwerpen
  • Hotel Julien
  • Ibis Antwerpen Centrum
  • Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp
  • De Gulden Baers
  • Hotel National Antwerp
  • Prize by Radisson, Antwerp City
  • Hotel O Kathedral
  • De Keyser Hotel
  • Hotel Les Nuits
  • Hotel Docklands

and 90 more pickup points

Meet your guide in the Antwerpen Cruise Port and begin your walk into the historic center. Please inform your preferred meeting time in advance

Cancellation

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Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private Tour for 2 passengers

    Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour for 1 passenger

    Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour for 4 passengers

    Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour for 6 passengers

    Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour for 3 passengers

    Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

    Pickup included

  • Private Tour for 5 passengers

    Private guide: Enjoy the company of a private guide

    Pickup included

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Private Walking Shore Tour: Legends & History of Antwerpen

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