Antwerp: Walking Tour from Steen to Central Station
ID: GYG138809-207407
Category:
Country: Belgium
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Join this private tour and explore a European capital of culture and the global center for diamonds. Visit the second biggest harbor in Europe and the home town of Flemish baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens.
During the walk, you will explore the Market Square with the Town Hall and the beautiful Golden Age Guild Houses, the Cathedral of Our Lady with The Elevation of the Cross and The Descent from the Cross by Rubens, Saint-Paul's Church, the harbor and the Jewish district.
You can visit Rubens' former house during the lunch break. In the former home and studio of the master, you will embark on a fascinating journey back in time and into the world of this great baroque artist.
There is a lot of modern architecture in Antwerp, for example, the new Palace of Justice by Richard Rogers, the Museum aan de Stroom by Neutelings & Riedijk and the new Port House by Zaha Hadid. Downtown you can reflect on all you have seen and learnt with a nice Belgian beer.
Highlights
- Admire the most important artwork by Peter Paul Rubens who lived and worked in Antwerp in the first half of the 17th century
- Visit the Diamond district and the Jewish district in the area of the Central Station, the 4th most beautiful train station in the world
- See Antwerp's modern and historical sides
- Discover Europe's second biggest harbor, the picturesque Grote Markt and a lot more
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The customer decides the meeting point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
