Things to do in Antwerp

Things to do in Antwerp

Top 10 Things to do in Antwerp

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    Withlocals Your Way! - Antwerp City Tour

    24 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Antwerp

    Did you know that the Antwerp tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

    €44.12per person
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    Beer tasting in 3 languages

    25 reviews
    3 hours | wine & beer tours | Antwerp

    Try the best beers in Antwerp

    €25per person
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    A Magical Evening in Antwerp: City Tour

    50 reviews
    2.5 hours | city highlight tours | Antwerp

    As the sun sets, Antwerp lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Antwerp.

    €37.87per person
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    Main sights with non-classic stories

    438 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Antwerp

    The centre highlights, what was but also what is now and what will come

    €20.22per person
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    Best of Antwerp with 360° view

    438 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Antwerp

    Want to see Antwerp from above? Join me in this exciting tour!

    €20.22per person
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    Chocolate walk with a local

    29 reviews
    2.5 hours | food & drink tastings | Antwerp

    Let's walk and talk as we try one of the healthiest foods in the world : Yes! Chocolate! And guess what? We are gonna do that on its own cradle, the cradle of the "lekkerste" chocolate in the world: Belgium. Meanwhile, we're going to meet some of the nicest spots of this charming city. Come on!

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    Architecture Tour of Antwerp

    438 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Antwerp

    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!

    €20.22per person
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    The Jewish Tour in Antwerp

    287 reviews
    2.5 hours | off the beaten track | Antwerp

    Discover the history of the Jewish community during a private walking tour around Antwerp. See the magical Diamond sections that will be one of the highlights of your tour.

    €20.22per person
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    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Antwerp

    50 reviews
    3 hours | city highlight tours | Antwerp

    Want to see the best of Antwerp? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Antwerp!

    €38.97per person
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    The 10 Tastings of Antwerp

    50 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Antwerp

    Ready to taste the best food in Antwerp? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Antwerp.

    €91.91per person
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    The beer & food loving historian
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    Eric
    your off the track guide. I will be happy to meet you !
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What other travelers love about our local experts

Walter
About local
20 January 2025
Great second experience

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!

Main sights with non-classic stories
David
About local
Excellent Tour Guide

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.

The Jewish Tour in Antwerp
Merian
About local
Heartwarming stories

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.

The Jewish Tour in Antwerp
Evan
About local
Great!

Etienne is great! Informative and friendly. Highly recommend!

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Things to do in Antwerp

Ever heard the expression ‘Antwerp is the city. The rest of Belgium is just parking space’? It’s something ‘Antwerpenarens’ like to say to provoke other Belgians. They do have a point though, it’s an awesome city! Here are our hosts’ ideas of things to do in Antwerp!

  • Fill Your Belly With Delicious Food Made By Locals

    Like any good Belgian, people from Antwerp love to eat! And they love to cook as well. Luckily for you, you can experience it! Our local hosts offer delicious homemade meals, cooked with a great deal of care and expertise.

    Eating at a local’s home is definitely among the top things to do in Antwerp. In addition to an awesome meal, you can enjoy a tasty Belgian beer or a good glass of wine, if beer isn’t really your thing. And last but not least, you’ll have the opportunity to have an awesome chat with your hosts! Ask them anything you want to know about Antwerp and they will be happy to share their stories with you!

  • Visit The Jewish Quarter

    Around 20.000 orthodox Jews live in Antwerp’s Jewish quarter. That’s a lot. It’s the fourth biggest community of orthodox Jews in the entire world! If you visit the area, you should definitely rely on the expertise of a local guide, so you can get a true insight into the culture and history of the Jewish community. Its history dates back to early medieval times.

    The Jewish Quarter in Antwerp is most famous for its diamonds, but there’s so much more to do. The ‘Van Den Nest’ and ‘Bouwmeester’ synagogues, will take your breath away. Don’t forget to have lunch in one of the neat little kosher restaurants after which you can take a siesta in the peaceful communal park.

  • Go Shopping For Antiques And Vintage Design

    The Meir, Antwerp’s biggest shopping street, is the place to be if you want to shop in big clothing stores like H&M, Zara and Urban Outfitters. However, Antwerp is really famous for its vintage stores, so we think you should really let your guide lead you to these as well! The Kloosterstraat has many vintage and antique stores, and if you’re in for something unique, you’ll definitely find what you’re looking for there!

    Next to permanent stores, Antwerp also boasts flea markets. Take the one at Sint-Jansvliet, for example, in front of the Sint Annatunnel. Ask your local guide for tips when shopping antiques and vintage stuff. It’s truly one of the top things to do in Antwerp!

  • Immerse Yourself In Antwerp’s Literature

    Do you like to read? So do the people of Antwerp. The ones that are proud of their city’s cultural heritage, at least! ‘Cause Antwerp has spawned a great deal of famous writers. The most famous of them all was Hendrik Conscience, the fella who wrote ‘The Lion of Flanders’. If you really want to impress your local guide, mention that you’d like to visit the Hendrik Conscience square, ‘cause you’re a huge fan! We’re not sure if he’ll believe you, but at least you’ll get a free beer for the effort.

    The most important literature sight in Antwerp is the House of Literature, the literary archive of Flanders. Next to an elaborate museum, the House of Literature organizes events and exhibitions about Flemish writers and literary movements. Antwerp has so much to offer when it comes to literature. Let your local guide tell you about it over a coffee in the Buchbar!

  • Wander Around In Park Spoor Noord

    Borgerhout in northern Antwerp has long been a neglected district. Now, however, as your local, guide will tell you, it’s a cool up-and-coming neighborhood increasingly attracting young urbanites! The Park Spoor Noord, a park that used to be an industrial area for the construction of trains, had something to do with this transformation.

    The park is a big, modern, environmental-friendly Landscape Park that offers plenty of leisure, culture and sports. It has a covered hall where sometimes flea markets take place and a summer bar that occasionally offers free live music and film. In short, Park Spoor Noord is a true hidden gem you should definitely explore with your local guide!

  • Delve Into The History Of Antwerp

    History is not just for Indiana Jones; it’s for everyone! Learning about the city’s history deserves a spot on your things to do in Antwerp list! Let your guide tell you all about Antwerp’s rich history. Visit ‘Het Steen’, a fortress turned port, Antwerp’s town hall and the gorgeous Saint Carolus Borromeus Church.

    If you’re a fan of the Baroque paintings of Peter Paul Rubens, you should really go to the Cathedral of Our Lady, as well. And if you’re a fan of gruesome legends – who isn’t? – ask your local guide about Brabo, the supposed founder of Antwerp. His statue is in front of the town hall, by the way. We dare you to take a selfie with Brabo!

  • Stare Up At Antwerp’s Cool Architecture

    This shouldn’t be missing on your list of things to do in Antwerp! The city has some bad-ass buildings you should definitely go see with your local host! The MAS for instance, a museum about Antwerp’s history, is located in a pretty sweet building. From afar, the MAS looks like huge pieces of floating Lego!

    If you’re more into historic architecture, however, you’re certainly going to be amazed by the Cathedral of Our lady. This Gothic cathedral is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage, by the way.Antwerp has such cool architecture on display! If you’re interested (as you should be), check it out with your local guide!

  • Get All Social At Plein Publiek

    Plein Publiek should be on your top things to do list when visiting Antwerp. For realz: don’t forget to visit it with your local guide! It has been described as a ‘green oasis in the midst of the city’, but also boasts a gallery, an artists’ work place, a café and a restaurant. Plein Publiek regularly organizes events like comedy nights and concerts, so you shouldn’t get bored here. Quite the contrary.

    Plein Publiek is the perfect spot to relax with your host. Have a bite, get some drinks and enjoy your conversation! Who knows what the night will bring? Everything’s possible in Antwerp (or so they say).

  • Don’t Forget To Go South

    Southern Antwerp is by far the most fashionable area of the city. We’re not making this up: just ask your local guide. Given that all of Antwerp is pretty fashionable already, it’s quite the achievement!

    The neighborhood of southern Antwerp was revived in the mid-1980s. Currently, it’s mostly famous for its art scene: it has a few art museums and numerous commercial art galleries. Also, for the girls among you: the south is thé place to be if you want to run into Matthias Schoenaerts. Indeed, Schoenaerts is from Antwerp, although we suspect he’s spending a lot of time in Hollywood these days.

  • Have Some Beer & Chocolate!

    You can’t say you’ve been to Belgium without having tasted Belgian chocolate and beer. This is not just one of the top things to do in Antwerp, it’s a moral obligation! Let your local guide take you on a beer tasting. He will tell you all about the Belgian breweries. Did you know that the popular Trappist beers are still being made in monasteries?

    Our local guides also offer chocolate tastings! This is an absolute must as well. Don’t fall into tourist traps when it comes to Belgian chocolate – oh, yes, there are some. Rely on the expertise of your host!

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