Excursion Antwerp cathedral experience tour at Antwerp

Discover Antwerp’s old town on a half-day guided walk, passing the Market Square, Vlaaikensgang, and Groenplaats. Visit Our Lady’s Cathedral, Belgium’s largest Gothic church, home to Rubens’ famous works.

Market Square, Brabo statue, Renaissance City Hall, Vlaaikensgang, Groenplaats

Depart from the pier and set out on foot toward Antwerp’s historic for an approximately 1 hour and a half walk. Your guide introduces the Market Square, framed by gabled guild houses with the Brabo statue and Renaissance City Hall. Continue into the narrow Vlaaikensgang (“Pie Alley”), an evocative remnant of medieval Antwerp, then proceed to Groenplaats, anchored by the statue of Peter Paul Rubens.

Our Lady’s Cathedral, Rubens masterpieces

Arrive at the magnificent Our Lady’s Cathedral, Belgium’s largest Gothic church and one of Antwerp’s defining landmarks. Step inside to discover celebrated Rubens masterpieces, including Elevation of the Cross and The Descent from the Cross.

After the cathedral visit, enjoy the concluding segment of the guided walk through Antwerp’s atmospheric lanes before returning to the pier with a 90 minutes’ walk

Note

Please Note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking of approximately 1.6–1.9 miles (2.5–3 km) over cobblestones and uneven surfaces; it is not wheelchair accessible, and guests with limited mobility may join only if they can maintain the group’s pace; a ramp is available at the cathedral entrance but overall conditions are unsuitable for full-time wheelchair/scooter users; restrooms are available at the cathedral free of charge; photography and videography are permitted with no flash inside the cathedral; Our Lady’s Cathedral is closed on Sundays before noon and may have altered hours on public holidays, so sequence may adjust; this is a walking tour—no transportation or headsets are included; meals and drinks are not included.