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Free walking tour Antwerp: A medieval metropolis

Antwerp is the jewel of the 16th century and a city of jewels.
In this tour, I will guide you through the remnants of this great medieval metropolis and through the beautiful modern city of today.

Join this history student and local guide on a trip from the edge of the medieval city. The border of the now long gone Spanish citadel, the most beautiful cathedral North of Rome, the centre of the richest European city of the 16th century.

Where did this money come from?
Where did it go?
Why are all these corners decorated with statues of Mary?
Who invented Capitalism?
What is left of it today?
Where do I drink a nice Belgian beer?

Join me on my tour and find out all about it. I hope to see you there!

The tour lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Pieter

Tours since 2023

Hello! My name is Pieter, a 26 year old student of history that has lived in Antwerp his entire life. I am passionate about travelling and have followed plenty of free tours all over Europe myself. I am very proud of my city and I hope that through guiding you I can reserve a little place of Antwerp in your heart as well. See you on our cobbled streets!

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4.98

208 reviews

Professionalism

4.95

Fun

4.85

Communication

4.94

Quality

4.97

Route

4.94

14 stops

2 hours and 15 minutes

Meeting point:Kasteelpleinstraat 1, 2000 Antwerpen, BelgiumI will be waiting by the benches on the little square on the corner of the Kronenburgstraat and the Kasteelpleinstraat. I will be wearing a backpack with a red Antwerp scarf tied to it.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

KasteelpleinstraatThe meeting point of our tour, small square where finding each other will be easy. A great castle stood here once, on the border of the 16th century city.

Outside visit

VleminckveldThe start of the inner city.

Outside visit

Fashion Museum Province of AntwerpWe cross the main traffic artery of the city, here we find a connection to the royal academy of fine arts and the fashion museum of Antwerp.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.