Shore Excursion Walking Tour: Antwerp’s Treasures from Port to Heart

A warm welcome awaits you directly at Antwerp Cruise Terminal, beside historic Het Steen on the banks of the River Scheldt. From here, we begin our journey into the heart of the city while discovering how the Scheldt helped transform Antwerp into one of Europe’s great commercial centres during its 16th-century Golden Age. As we approach the Grote Markt, I will introduce you to one of Antwerp’s most famous legends – the story of the giant Druon Antigoon and the Roman soldier Silvius Brabo. According to popular tradition, this dramatic tale of a severed and thrown hand became associated with the name “Antwerpen”, a story we will encounter again at the spectacular Brabo Fountain.

If time allows, we may pause briefly for a coffee, Belgian waffle or other refreshment along the route. Food and drinks are optional and are not included in the tour price.

• The price per group of up to 4 people: € 120 per group
• The price per group of 5 to 8 people: € 140 per group
• The price per group of 9 to 15 people: € 160 per group
• For groups of more than 15 people, please send me an email or complete the booking form, indicating the exact number of people in your group.
   

Please note: Each additional hour is charged at €40 per group for groups of up to 15 people. For groups of more than 15 people, extended-tour pricing is quoted individually.

OPTIONAL INTERIOR VISITS

The standard 3-hour shore excursion is designed primarily as a walking overview of Antwerp’s historic centre. Depending on opening hours, your walking pace and your preferred itinerary, one short interior visit – such as the Cathedral of Our Lady – may be included. A full museum visit will normally require additional tour time.

• Antwerp’s Cathedral of Our Lady – € 12 per person
• DIVA  Museum /diamonds, jewellery and silver/ – € 12 per person
• Museum Plantin-Moretus – € 12 per person
• Snijders&Rockox House – € 10 per person
• Rubens Experience & Garden – € 12 per person
• Museum De Reede – € 15 per person
• MoMu – Fashion Museum Antwerp – € 13 per person
• Red Star Line Museum – € 10 per person
• KMSKA – Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp – € 20 per person

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• The Private Antwerp Shore Excursion Walking Tour has a standard duration of 3 hours. Additional hours can be arranged in advance, subject to availability.
• When booking, please provide the name of your cruise ship, its scheduled arrival time, departure or all-aboard time, and your preferred meeting time. This allows me to adapt the itinerary carefully to your ship’s schedule.
• The route can be adapted to finish either in the city centre or back at Antwerp Cruise Terminal, depending on your plans and the time available before your ship departs.
• If your ship arrives later than scheduled, please contact me as soon as possible. Where possible, I will adapt the route and duration according to the remaining available time.
• The itinerary may be slightly adjusted according to monument opening hours, religious services, public events, roadworks or other circumstances.
• If you would like to include a museum or interior attraction, please let me know in advance. Depending on your choice, additional tour time may be required.
• The best way to book your tour is by using the booking form on my website. I will carefully check your request and confirm availability within 24 hours.
• You may also send your booking request by telephone at +32 487 670 312, via WhatsApp or Viber, or by email at info@toursinbelgium.com
• If you have special requirements or reduced mobility, please let me know in advance so that I can adapt the walking route where possible.
• Upon confirmation, I will send you a booking reference number by email together with payment instructions.
• Please check the weather conditions before the tour and dress accordingly. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as parts of Antwerp’s historic centre have cobbled or uneven surfaces.