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On the beautiful Grote Markt in front of City Hall, we meet.
A brief overview will be your guideline.
On top of the old town, we begin, yes, the old street level is 10 feet below us.
And yes, you are welcome to visit this. We will show you the entrance on the way.
Upon the banks of the river, we look for the last remnants of the first city.
From here, we search for the first inhabitants and what they were up to.
We follow the progress of the city's expansion.
We pay close attention to the happenings of the sixteenth century, commonly referred to as our golden age.
This city was the most prosperous city in Northern Europe.
It all ended abruptly.
What went wrong, and why did it happen?
This walk will reveal it to you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In case of doubt, please call Antwerp Anytime.
Between City Hall and the Brabo statue
Itinerary
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1Grote Markt
On the beautiful Grote Markt in front of City Hall, we meet. We'll take you on a journey through the history of the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Het Steen
A remnant of the first stone city wall. Behind this wall now hides the tourist information center, with a panoramic view of the river and old town at the top.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
An early 16th-century butchers' guild house, now a museum with a collection of historic musical instruments
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Carolus Borromeus Church
This church is the result of the Counter-Reformation during the 16th century. Built by the Jesuits and many works of art by Antwerp's greatest Baroque painter, but......
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
The most important stock exchange of the 16th century and a later example, copied by the major trading cities of Northern Europe. If the door is open, don't hesitate and step inside, it's worth it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cathedral of Our Lady
This Gothic grandeur houses many stories and many works of art. You can visit it all day, but you have to pay. We view it from the outside, and I'll make you curious about this fact: there is a similarity to a famous cathedral in Barcelona. Do you spot it?
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Museum Plantin-Moretus
This world heritage site is a must if you love art and history, and more specifically printing and publishing in the 16th and 17th centuries. I will take you to the garden, and then you can still decide if you want to buy a ticket. Please note, closed on Mondays.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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