Explore Antwerp's Old City Stories and Hidden Corners
Meet your guide at Grote Markt square, famous for its incredibly beautiful Brabo fountain and a row of guild houses built around the end of the 16th century. Find out more about old national celebrations, major events, and traditions connected with this square.
Walk around this fabulous city and see St. Charles Borromeo Church, old monasteries, a mysterious antique store, and the cozy Béguinage, the oldest wooden house complex. Learn more about the Black Sisters, almshouses, the city's medieval charity system, and local attitudes towards religion.
Take a closer look at the Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp, which features paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, and discuss his life and the significant role he played in Flemish art.
Get lost in a secret passage from the 16th century and visit the former kitchen of the Royal Palace, where you will try some unusual chocolate and delicious Belgian food.
Enjoy local Trappist beer in the oldest bar in the city.
In addition, visit the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the ancient campus of the University of Antwerp, the house of Nicolaas Rockox, who was the Mayor of Antwerp and a friend of Rubens, the Butchers' Guild Hall, Steen Castle, Rubens's House, the oldest industrial printing company, and the oldest stock exchange in the world. And of course, do not miss the green yards, local art galleries, and lovely shops.
That will conclude your tour.
