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.
Pickup included
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.
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.
An early 16th-century butchers' guild house, now a museum with a collection of historic musical instruments
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
In case of doubt, please call Antwerp Anytime.