Architecture Tour of Antwerp  in Antwerp - 4b6758393d1b67ca0498eeef70444814
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Architecture Tour of Antwerp

  • 3 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Antwerp
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Your local for this experience

Experience hosted by Etienne

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Check out the best architecture in the city during this private tour. Walk through the top spots of the city and have some time to shop!

Destination
Antwerp, Belgium
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Nederlands
Included
  • Private guide
  • Tour and insights from a local guide
Excluded
  • Entrance tickets
  • Transportation

5 reasons to book this tour

  • Architecture
  • Central Station
  • Rubenshouse
  • Green Place or "Groenplaats"
  • Cathedral

What you can expect

Architecture Tour of Antwerp  in Antwerp - 4b6758393d1b67ca0498eeef70444814

Antwerp is the place where shops are more than their interiors. Their architectural part is actually the most interesting one out there!

We'll check out the main shopping street and enjoy the architecture of the buildings, where the shops have their locations. We will also have some stops at the best stores, don't worry!

While walking, we'll pass by some great places as the Central Station, the Rubenshouse, the Saint Jacobschurch, the Farmer's Tower, the Green Place and the Cathedral. I'll tell you lots about these places and their history.

Don't hesitate in contacting me if you have any questions or want to add something to your tour. I'll make sure to personalize it according to your wishes!

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Etienne.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Groenplaats, statue of Rubens, Antwerp - Antwerp to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. 10.00h

    Groenplaats ( statue of Rubens )
  4. 10.30h

    Meir
  5. 11.15h

    Rubenshouse and chocolat shop
  6. 12.00h

    Keyserlei
  7. 13.00h

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  8. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
  • Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Jos
26 February 2024
Enorm betrokken bij het wel en wee in Antwerpen, leuke leerzame verhalen gepaard met de juiste humor.Zeer prettige gids.
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Jelle🇧🇪 Belgium
22 February 2024
We have done three tours with Etienne, and have always been amazed by them. He is very friendly, very passionate about Antwerp, and has a lot of inside information that can only be gained by years and years of experience. Besides he also has this special talent of telling a story with emotion, not just with factual information.Three times a charm
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z9f76wjk2y🇩🇪 Germany
10 October 2023
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lhechtman🇦🇺 Australia
26 September 2023
Etienne provided a very enjoyable walking tour of the station, Jewish areas and surrounds. Enjoyable walking tour
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Sybille 🇩🇪 Germany
19 May 2023
Wir hatten drei unterhaltsame Stunden. Durch die Hintergrundgeschiten haben wir vieles später mit anderen Augen gesehen und verstanden .Interessante Führung
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Unknown
6 May 2023
Etienne is a gifted guid and a tour with him is worthwhileVERY G💚💚D👏👏👏
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Michael🇩🇪 Germany
25 October 2021
With Etienne we seem to have found "the man" to guide us through the City. We chose the "main sights" tour and were not at all disappointed. Etienne made the three hours pass in a rush with all the little funny stories and anecdotes, we will for sure remember this for long and maybe we can come back once for one of his other offerings! Thanks again, Etienne!! Do not look further!
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Guul en Annelies🇳🇱 Netherlands
28 July 2021
perfect!
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Lyzian🇳🇱 Netherlands
26 July 2021
Heel erg bedankt Etienne voor je fijne rondleiding! Je hebt ons heel veel verteld, over Antwerpen, de geschiedenis, de kunst, de cultuur én de gewoontes. Je zit voor verhalen en anekdotes, heel leuk! Nog van harte gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag! Hartelijke groet, M, R en L Bedankt Etienne door jou is Antwerpen nog meer gaan leven!
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Petra 🇩🇪 Germany
2 August 2020
Es war die beste Art, sich Antwerpen rasch zu nähern und zu erschliessen. Durch Etiennes wunderbare Führung zum Thema Architektur mit Start am Bahnhof und vielen tollen kleinen Geschichten rundherum, bekamen wir einen schnellen Einblick in die Geschichte der Stadt und ihre Besonderheiten. Tolle Anekdoten und die Führung an Orte, die wir ohne ihn niemals gefunden hätten, machten die Tour von Anfang bis Ende zu einem Erlebnis! Antwerpen neu entdeckt
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Katrin🇦🇹 Austria
10 June 2019
Etienne ist ein sehr engagierter Guide mit großer Erfahrung! Er ging total auf unsere Fragen ein und stellte das Programm auch schon auf unsere vorher geäußerten Interessen zusammen! Können ihn nur sehr empfehlen!Grosses wissen interessant gebracht
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Mary Ann 🇺🇸 United States
9 May 2019
Etienne was terrific. He was a wonderful tour guide. He took me to places that I never would have noticed. Gave me details that I appreciated! I would tour with him again! Must do tour of Antwerp
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Joe🇺🇸 United States
7 April 2019
Etienne is the perfect and best possible guide for Antwerp. He has an amazing knowledge of the city, country, and history. Etienne showed us many very interesting places that 90% of visitors would never discover. He is also very bright, personable and a pleasure to be with.Simply the best!
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Katharine🇺🇸 United States
24 April 2018
We spent an afternoon with Etienne on April 20, 2018 in Antwerp and thoroughly enjoyed his Architecture tour. Etienne was flexible with the scheduling and itinerary, since we started the tour at the Antwerpen Centraal station and worked our way through the tour in a reverse path. We did not want to spend the day in museums and the architecture tour was the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful sunny day in Antwerp and still learn history of the city. We saw examples of many designs as well as visit a few stores in the shopping district that are modern but preserve the old character of the building. We also learned about what is going on in Antwerp today. We certainly appreciated Ettienne's knowledge, passion and opinions on Antwerp and would strongly recommend this tour!Feeling local in Antwerp
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Robin🇺🇸 United States
16 April 2018
I did the architecture tour with Etienne on a Sunday. Although some of the planned stops were closed, I couldn't have asked for a more thorough, informational walk around the city. You can tell Etienne is knowledgable and loves what he does. It was just me and Etienne the entire 3+ hours and it was so enjoyable to be able to go at my pace, ask a million questions (to which he had all the answers), and get to know him personally as well! I never felt rushed the entire tour and, because he had some extra time, Etienne even walked me back to the waterfront afterward as I had not seen that part of town yet. THANK YOU Etienne for a wonderful introduction to Antwerp! Cheers!Far better than a group walking tour!
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Tanja
3 February 2025
Best tour ever!
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Lisa
2 February 2025
This man does not only know Antwerpen very well, he is Antwerpen! Outstanding tour of Antwerp's Jewish community and history. Amazing tour
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Adrienne 🇳🇱 Netherlands
25 January 2025
We hebben een tocht door de jodenwijk van Antwerpen gemaakt. eerst krijgen we een uitleg over het prachtige station wat Antwerpen rijk is. Daarna jammergenoeg de kou en regen in maar we hebben genoten van de verhalen rond deze wijk. We zijn weer een stuk wijzer.Een fantastische tocht
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Walter🇧🇪 Belgium
20 January 2025
We first met Etienne last year for a tour of the Antwerp Jewish quarter and really enjoyed our experience. This time round we booked the "highlighs" tour and were not disappointed. Etienne is a great storyteller and knows a wealth or small and interesting anecdotes. Even though we were touring the historic center of Antwerp, it felt like we got an "off the beaten track" experience. Everything was on time, his English is fluent. We are happy to recommend Etienne! Great second experience
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Rita🇧🇪 Belgium
20 January 2025
Etienne heeft ons op een onderhoudende maar vooral zeer verrijkend manier door de Joodse wijk gegidst. Hij heeft een brede kennis die hij met veel enthousiasme wist over te brengen! Een aanrader!!!!!verrijkende tocht
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Wouter🇳🇱 Netherlands
10 January 2025
De tour werd door iedereen, ook door de kinderen, ervaren als erg leerzaam maar vooral ook erg leuk. Etienne is een begenadigd verteller en de tijd vloog om. Een aanrader! Leuke en leerzame tour
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Patrick🇧🇪 Belgium
9 January 2025
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alpreston
6 January 2025
An exceptional guide. A wonderful tour. Makes such a difference. He brought the city and its people to vivid life. Perfectly judged for my two teenage kids. Antwerp is a fascinating place and Etienne made us realise this in such a rich and nuanced way. Could not recommend him more highly.Amazing. Best Guide Ever.
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David🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6 January 2025
Had a great time with Etienne who had great knowledge of Jewish Antwerp. 2.5 hours flew by and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Would definitely recommend Etienne.Excellent Tour Guide
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Harm Jan
5 January 2025
Sympathieke en onderhoudende gids met veel kennis van zaken en mooie verhalen. Ondanks de kou heeft hij ons 2,5 uur weten te boeien.Een aanrader
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Merian🇳🇱 Netherlands
5 January 2025
In spite of a freezing wind we had another heartwarming walk with Etienne, our third time already. This time we learned all sorts of interesting facts about the Jewish inhabitants of Antwerp, about the impressive central station and about diamonds. Etienne is like your favourite teacher who, sotto voce, always captures your attention and leaves you enriched with a new take on life, illustrated in vivo. We look forward to meeting Etienne for the very last walk he has to offer, next time we visit Antwerp. Perhaps our only regret is that he has but four walks on offer as spending time with Etienne really adds a special and unique flavour to your Antwerp stay.Heartwarming stories
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Katja🇳🇱 Netherlands
4 January 2025
Gepassioneerde, aimabele, zeerkundige gids. Wij hebben absoluut een beter beeld gekregen van de joden in Antwerpen en de diamantstraten. Zeer aan te raden!! Bedankt EtienneMet Etienne door de jodenbuurt
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Roelof
2 January 2025
Zeer goed en uitgebreide informatie, Etienne vertelde op een leuke en geestige manier en was enthousiast. De bijna 3 uur durende rondleiding verveelde geen moment. Prachtig en een zeer grote aanrader! Nogmaals dank Etienne!Goed
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Evan🇺🇸 United States
29 December 2024
Etienne is great! Informative and friendly. Highly recommend!Great!
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Ilana
25 December 2024
Wonderful experience A toyr that will truly educate you
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Karin🇳🇱 Netherlands
22 December 2024
Etienne wist ons vanaf het eerste moment te boeien met zijn kennis over Antwerpen, het centraal station en de Joodse wijk. Wij kijken met veel genoegen terug op een interessante rondleiding en de humor van Etienne!Geweldige ervaring
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Anne catherine
22 December 2024
Etienne kent Antwerpen en zijn geschiedenis als zijn broekzak. Bovendien weet hij het ook op allemans niveau goed uit te leggen. Wij hebben hebben in alle opzichten genoten van de rondleiding. We komen zeker terug voor een ander deel van Antwerpen. Er is nog zoveel wat we niet weten van deze prachtige stad.Informatief en aangenaam
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Hui Yi
21 December 2024
Etienne is very friendly and knowledgeable. I have learnt a lot from his sharing on Jewish Heritage. An eye opening experience
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Brian
18 December 2024
Our experience with Etienne could not have been better! His wide range of knowledge made for a fascinating and moving tour. He even helped us with restaurant suggestions, saved us from a tourist trap, and sent us to one of the best meals we’ve ever hadKnowledgeable, friendly guide
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Hennie
16 December 2024
Etienne heeft ons een goede en interessante rondleiding gegeven door de Joodse wijk van Antwerpen. Goede uitleg en duidelijke en rustige manier van communiceren Een interessante tour
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Dominique🇧🇪 Belgium
15 December 2024
Zeer goed. Etienne gaf ons inzage in de geschiedenis, de cultuur en de leefgewoonten van deze chassidische joden rondom het Centraal StationKennismaking met chassidische joden
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Sandra
7 December 2024
We hebben met ons gezin het erg leuk gevonden om met Etienne door de Joodse buurt te lopen en meer leren over het station, de joodse wijk en de diamantenbuurt. Hij vertelde geanimeerd en met humor. Zelfs de dochter die de wandeling niet per se een goed idee vond, was achteraf erg enthousiast en blij verrast hoe leuk het was! Een interessante en leuke wandeling
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Peter🇳🇱 Netherlands
30 November 2024
We hebben nu alle tours van Etienne gedaan, en ook deze laatste was weer erg goed. Etienne is een geboren verteller die heel veel van zijn geliefde stad Antwerpen weet en dat met passie brengt.Gedegen entertainment
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vincent🇧🇪 Belgium
27 November 2024
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Benoit🇧🇪 Belgium
25 November 2024
Een fantastische ervaring met hids Etienne ! TOP 👍 zeer boeiend en interessant… iedereen was uitermate enthousiast ! Hartelijk dank Etienne … we zijn veel wijzer geworden in de geschiedenis van het prachtige centraal station en omgeving en in de wereld van de Joodse bevolking in Antwerpen !👍Hexisch Tour 23/11
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Andrea🇧🇪 Belgium
22 November 2024
Very interesting tour with Etienne who shared his profund knowledge of Jewish life and history in Antwerp in a very pleasant manner with us. One owner of a Jewish restaurant confirmed us later that Etienne is a really good guide with excellent knowledge of Jewish religion, people and customs. Indeed we learned a lot from him!We recommand
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Frans🇳🇱 Netherlands
20 November 2024
Etienne laat je kennis maken met de onbekende, maar springlevende wereld van de Joodse wijk in Antwerpen. In korte tijd krijg je van hem heel veel informatie over de geschiedenis, de mensen en hun gebruiken en de hedendaagse situatie. Er zijn niet zoveel plaatsen in de wereld waar je kennis kunt maken met deze bijzondere groep, afkomstig uit Oost-Europa. Mocht je in Antwerpen komen doe dan ook eens deze rondleiding. Het is de tijd en de energie waard. En Etienne vertelt heeft een informatieve en plezierige vertelwijze. Informatief
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kim🇳🇱 Netherlands
20 November 2024
Etienne was very nice, knew a lot about the Jews and their neighbourhood, customs, etc. I would definitely recommend him! Loved it!
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dusty
18 November 2024
Etienne is een topgids. Hij weet heel veel. Vertelt erg geestig. Staat open voor vragen. Heel veel geleerd van deze wandeling door de Joods wijk. En Over het Centraal Station. Bedankt Etienne. Fantastisch wandeling gehad.
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Andrea
11 November 2024
Wij hebben afgelopen weekend met Etienne een rondleiding gehad door de Joodse wijk. Wat een ontzettend interessante en leerzame rondleiding. We hebben genoten van zijn humor en zijn mooie verhalen. Dank je wel Etienne!
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Sandro🇳🇱 Netherlands
11 November 2024
Met gedegen kennis, humor en bijzondere verhalen brengt Etienne de geschiedenis van de (Chassidische) Joden in Antwerpen tot leven. Hij biedt ons een uniek inkijkje in de leefwijze van deze bijzondere, hechte gemeenschap in de stad. Etienne is een sympathiek mens en een geboren verhalenverteller. Deze tour is een echte aanrader; de tijd vliegt voorbij!Geboren verhalenverteller!
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Karin🇳🇱 Netherlands
10 November 2024
Etienne neemt je mee door de joodse wijk en weet veel van de geschiedenis en leefgewoonten van de joodse gemeenschap in Antwerpen. Met humor gebracht!Zeer informatief,
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Charlotye
9 November 2024
Fijne kundige gids
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Judith
8 November 2024
We had one day in Antwerp and were fortunate to book both a morning Jewish Neighborhood/Diamond Center tour and afternoon Main Sights with Non-Classic Stories tour with Etienne and were delighted by his knowledge and passion. His friendly style and quirky stories enhanced our time together. Highly recommend Etienne.Interesting Tour with Interesting Guide
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Judith
8 November 2024
We had one day in Antwerp and were fortunate to book both a morning Jewish Neighborhood/Diamond Center tour and afternoon Main Sights with Non-Classic Stories tour with Etienne and were delighted by his knowledge and passion. His friendly style and quirky stories enhanced our time together. Highly recommend Etienne. Interesting Tour with Interesting Guide

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More about me

"-I worked in chemistry plants all my carreer but I'm retired now for 11 years

-I'm married , have 2 children and allready 4 grandchildren

-I start my intrest in Antwerp 25 years ago , did all kind of studying about that and was city guide for 9 years and withlocals guide for 5 years now.

-I was basketballtrainer for almost 45 years

-other favs :photography , film , reading , travelling ,little bit green fingers , gliding , younster camps in basketball , music (listening and playing)"

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