Evening Walking Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp

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. The fee only covers the cost of booking via this platform.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Grote Markt, Antwerp 2800 Belgium

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Cathedral of Our Lady, Groenplaats 21, Antwerp 2000 Belgium

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

Pass By: DIVA, Suikerrui 17-19, Antwerp 2000 Belgium

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.

Pass By: Het Steen, Steenplein 1, Antwerp 2000 Belgium

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.

Pass By: Museum Vleeshuis, Vleeshouwersstraat 38, Antwerp 2000 Belgium

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.

Pass By: Saint Paul's Church, Sint-Paulusstraat 22, Antwerp 2000 Belgium

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 At: Antwerp's Red Light District, Schippersstraat, 12 Belgium

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: FelixArchief, Oudeleeuwenrui 29, Antwerp 2000 Belgium

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: MAS - Museum aan de Stroom, Hanzestedenplaats 1, Antwerp 2000 Belgium

We usually end the tour on the panoramic rooftop of the MAS museum, but due to COVID-19 measures the rooftop is closed. However, 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.

Duration: 20 minutes

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.