Free Evening Tour: The Dark Side of Antwerp | History & Mystery Tour | By Local Legends
1 hour and 30 minutes
English
Description
Get off the tourist trail and discover the lesser known side of Antwerp on this alternative tour filled with old legends, the Red Light District and lots of fascinating history.
This evening tour will offer you a different perspective on Antwerp’s past and present. We start our walk on Grote Markt square to dive deeper into the old days and talk about dark side of the Middle Ages. Later, the mood turns more decadent as we walk you through the Red Light District and discuss Antwerp’s bustling nightlife. The tour ends in the modern part of town on top of the MAS museum with a wonderful view over the illuminated city and its majestic harbour, the second biggest port of Europe. You will leave our tour with a deeper understanding of our beloved city!
Free Walking Tours are designed for individuals and small groups. You can make a booking for 1 person and join with up to 6 people. Are you traveling in a group bigger than 6 people? Please contact us for private tour options!
Legends Free Walking Tours offer free tours, private tours and other fun experiences in Bruges, Brussels, Ghent and Antwerp. From its foundation in 2015, the Legends team has guided tens of thousands of tourists through Flanders thanks to the work of its large team of experienced local tour guides, who strive every day to provide a quality service and maximize the customer satisfaction. For this reason, Legends Free Walking Tours is the best rated tour company on TripAdvisor and has been named the top 20 best experience in Western Europe by Viator.
Meeting point:Grote Markt 3 2000 Antwerpen BelgiumMeet your guide in front of the statue on Grote Markt Square. Look for our Red umbrella.Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Grote MarktGrote Markt square is the heart of Antwerp. It is filled with gorgeous medieval guild houses, the City Hall and the Brabo Fountain in the middle. Here our guide will share the history and legends behind the square and its monuments.
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Outside visit
DIVAAntwerp has been known as the world’s Diamond Capital since the city's Golden Age. This brilliant museum is the right place to tell you the bright and the dark side of the gems trade.
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Outside visit
Steen CastleThe Steen Castle is the oldest building in Antwerp and has fulfilled several functions over the centuries, for example that of a prison. Our guide will share some interesting insides of the medieval prison life.
Meeting point:Grote Markt 3 2000 Antwerpen BelgiumMeet your guide in front of the statue on Grote Markt Square. Look for our Red umbrella.Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
Grote MarktGrote Markt square is the heart of Antwerp. It is filled with gorgeous medieval guild houses, the City Hall and the Brabo Fountain in the middle. Here our guide will share the history and legends behind the square and its monuments.
2
Outside visit
DIVAAntwerp has been known as the world’s Diamond Capital since the city's Golden Age. This brilliant museum is the right place to tell you the bright and the dark side of the gems trade.
3
Outside visit
Steen CastleThe Steen Castle is the oldest building in Antwerp and has fulfilled several functions over the centuries, for example that of a prison. Our guide will share some interesting insides of the medieval prison life.
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Professionalism
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Entertainment
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Communication
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Quality
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Route
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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
A very nice evening stroll with a nice, knowledgable and funny guide.
IOANNIS
5 Reviews
Vianey
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Jaslyn
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Jetske van der Hem
1 Review
Guided by Legends Free Tours
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
A very nice evening stroll with a nice, knowledgable and funny guide.
IOANNIS
5 Reviews
Vianey
1 Review
Guided by Legends Free Tours
J
Jaslyn
1 Review
Booking verified
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
Very insightful and engaging tour!
Traveled alone
1 week ago
He is really great, I highly recommend it!
I had such a nice time
Traveled as couple
October 2026
Got to know the place a lot better and it was really interesting since it was a night walk, ending at somewhere we could grab a drink and wc available. Also felt extremely safe walking through the Red Light District as it is not only highly regulated, our guide also assured us that he speaks regularly with the Red Light District civil servant. Knowledgeable and well-spoken local guide who could share many stories and anecdotes of the development of this area!
Guided by Legends Free Tours
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
A very nice evening stroll with a nice, knowledgable and funny guide.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
Very insightful and engaging tour!
Guided by Legends Free Tours
Traveled alone
1 week ago
He is really great, I highly recommend it!
I had such a nice time
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
October 2026
Got to know the place a lot better and it was really interesting since it was a night walk, ending at somewhere we could grab a drink and wc available. Also felt extremely safe walking through the Red Light District as it is not only highly regulated, our guide also assured us that he speaks regularly with the Red Light District civil servant. Knowledgeable and well-spoken local guide who could share many stories and anecdotes of the development of this area!
Booking verified
Traveled in group
September 2026
It was my first time in Antwerp, and this was such a great way to explore the city! Our guide, Luc D. made the tour fun and interactive, sharing interesting stories and history along the way. Highly recommend!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
Very insightful and engaging tour!
Traveled alone
1 week ago
He is really great, I highly recommend it!
I had such a nice time
Traveled as couple
October 2026
Got to know the place a lot better and it was really interesting since it was a night walk, ending at somewhere we could grab a drink and wc available. Also felt extremely safe walking through the Red Light District as it is not only highly regulated, our guide also assured us that he speaks regularly with the Red Light District civil servant. Knowledgeable and well-spoken local guide who could share many stories and anecdotes of the development of this area!
Guided by Legends Free Tours
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
A very nice evening stroll with a nice, knowledgable and funny guide.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
Very insightful and engaging tour!
Guided by Legends Free Tours
Traveled alone
1 week ago
He is really great, I highly recommend it!
I had such a nice time
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
October 2026
Got to know the place a lot better and it was really interesting since it was a night walk, ending at somewhere we could grab a drink and wc available. Also felt extremely safe walking through the Red Light District as it is not only highly regulated, our guide also assured us that he speaks regularly with the Red Light District civil servant. Knowledgeable and well-spoken local guide who could share many stories and anecdotes of the development of this area!
Booking verified
Traveled in group
September 2026
It was my first time in Antwerp, and this was such a great way to explore the city! Our guide, Luc D. made the tour fun and interactive, sharing interesting stories and history along the way. Highly recommend!
