Antwerp is the jewel of the 16th century and a city of jewels. In this tour, I will guide you through the remnants of this great medieval metropolis and through the beautiful modern city of today.
Join this history student and local guide on a trip from the edge of the medieval city. The border of the now long gone Spanish citadel, the most beautiful cathedral North of Rome, the centre of the richest European city of the 16th century.
Where did this money come from?
Where did it go?
Why are all these corners decorated with statues of Mary?
Who invented Capitalism?
What is left of it today?
Where do I drink a nice Belgian beer?
Join me on my tour and find out all about it. I hope to see you there!
Hello!
My name is Pieter, a 26 year old student of history that has lived in Antwerp his entire life. I am passionate about travelling and have followed plenty of free tours all over Europe myself.
I am very proud of my city and I hope that through guiding you I can reserve a little place of Antwerp in your heart as well.
See you on our cobbled streets!
Meeting point:Kasteelpleinstraat 1, 2000 Antwerpen, BelgiumI will be waiting by the benches on the little square on the corner of the Kronenburgstraat and the Kasteelpleinstraat. I will be wearing a backpack with a red Antwerp scarf tied to it.Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
KasteelpleinstraatThe meeting point of our tour, small square where finding each other will be easy. A great castle stood here once, on the border of the 16th century city.
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Outside visit
VleminckveldThe start of the inner city.
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Outside visit
Fashion Museum Province of AntwerpWe cross the main traffic artery of the city, here we find a connection to the royal academy of fine arts and the fashion museum of Antwerp.
Meeting point:Kasteelpleinstraat 1, 2000 Antwerpen, BelgiumI will be waiting by the benches on the little square on the corner of the Kronenburgstraat and the Kasteelpleinstraat. I will be wearing a backpack with a red Antwerp scarf tied to it.Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
KasteelpleinstraatThe meeting point of our tour, small square where finding each other will be easy. A great castle stood here once, on the border of the 16th century city.
2
Outside visit
VleminckveldThe start of the inner city.
3
Outside visit
Fashion Museum Province of AntwerpWe cross the main traffic artery of the city, here we find a connection to the royal academy of fine arts and the fashion museum of Antwerp.
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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
Not 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.
Pieter is a super friendly opne guy. With a lot of knowledge about his hometown. Go visit his tour!! :))
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Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Pieter is a super friendly opne guy. With a lot of knowledge about his hometown. Go visit his tour!! :))
Rita
22 Reviews
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Christele
4 Reviews
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Barbara
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Traveled alone
October 2026
Pieter knows the history of Antwerp very well and he knows how to present it to the tourists. His English is perfect and the information is interesting. The sights he introduced to us were not only beautiful, but the historical facts were also fascinating. Thank you Pieter for giving us some great memories from Antwerp. By the way, great restaurant recommendation.
Traveled in group
October 2026
Pietr did a very well prepared and informative tour. He loves his city and History and we learned so much about all different centuries in order to understand the evolution of the city. Amazing.
Traveled in group
October 2026
Die Tour mit Pieter war hervorragend 😍, er ist voller Wissen und erzählt bildlich, ansprechend und umfassend. Er ist ein super freundlicher Guide. Wir waren 3 Stunden unterwegs, und es war kurzweilig. Wir haben so viel über Antwerpen erfahren. Die Tour war die beste, an der wir bis jetzt teilgenommen haben.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Pieter is a super friendly opne guy. With a lot of knowledge about his hometown. Go visit his tour!! :))
Booking verified
Traveled alone
October 2026
Pieter knows the history of Antwerp very well and he knows how to present it to the tourists. His English is perfect and the information is interesting. The sights he introduced to us were not only beautiful, but the historical facts were also fascinating. Thank you Pieter for giving us some great memories from Antwerp. By the way, great restaurant recommendation.
Booking verified
Traveled in group
October 2026
Pietr did a very well prepared and informative tour. He loves his city and History and we learned so much about all different centuries in order to understand the evolution of the city. Amazing.
Booking verified
Traveled in group
October 2026
Die Tour mit Pieter war hervorragend 😍, er ist voller Wissen und erzählt bildlich, ansprechend und umfassend. Er ist ein super freundlicher Guide. Wir waren 3 Stunden unterwegs, und es war kurzweilig. Wir haben so viel über Antwerpen erfahren. Die Tour war die beste, an der wir bis jetzt teilgenommen haben.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
October 2026
Great tour with a bias on Antwepen history.
Peter is really nice and willing to answer all the questions on top of what he is already explaining.
We were a small group of 5 and we really enjoyed the tour and the different places we saw.
I highly recommended Peter s tour as it is his tour, not the one made by différents paid guides who are not as dedicated.
Try it!
Also we were a bit delayed by transportation and he waited for us to begin the tour.
If you like history and if you want to see an original tour go for it.
Traveled alone
October 2026
Pieter knows the history of Antwerp very well and he knows how to present it to the tourists. His English is perfect and the information is interesting. The sights he introduced to us were not only beautiful, but the historical facts were also fascinating. Thank you Pieter for giving us some great memories from Antwerp. By the way, great restaurant recommendation.
Traveled in group
October 2026
Pietr did a very well prepared and informative tour. He loves his city and History and we learned so much about all different centuries in order to understand the evolution of the city. Amazing.
Traveled in group
October 2026
Die Tour mit Pieter war hervorragend 😍, er ist voller Wissen und erzählt bildlich, ansprechend und umfassend. Er ist ein super freundlicher Guide. Wir waren 3 Stunden unterwegs, und es war kurzweilig. Wir haben so viel über Antwerpen erfahren. Die Tour war die beste, an der wir bis jetzt teilgenommen haben.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
Pieter is a super friendly opne guy. With a lot of knowledge about his hometown. Go visit his tour!! :))
Booking verified
Traveled alone
October 2026
Pieter knows the history of Antwerp very well and he knows how to present it to the tourists. His English is perfect and the information is interesting. The sights he introduced to us were not only beautiful, but the historical facts were also fascinating. Thank you Pieter for giving us some great memories from Antwerp. By the way, great restaurant recommendation.
Booking verified
Traveled in group
October 2026
Pietr did a very well prepared and informative tour. He loves his city and History and we learned so much about all different centuries in order to understand the evolution of the city. Amazing.
Booking verified
Traveled in group
October 2026
Die Tour mit Pieter war hervorragend 😍, er ist voller Wissen und erzählt bildlich, ansprechend und umfassend. Er ist ein super freundlicher Guide. Wir waren 3 Stunden unterwegs, und es war kurzweilig. Wir haben so viel über Antwerpen erfahren. Die Tour war die beste, an der wir bis jetzt teilgenommen haben.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
October 2026
Great tour with a bias on Antwepen history.
Peter is really nice and willing to answer all the questions on top of what he is already explaining.
We were a small group of 5 and we really enjoyed the tour and the different places we saw.
I highly recommended Peter s tour as it is his tour, not the one made by différents paid guides who are not as dedicated.
Try it!
Also we were a bit delayed by transportation and he waited for us to begin the tour.
If you like history and if you want to see an original tour go for it.
