Antwerp Historical Walking Tour: by MG City Tours｜Belgium

Antwerp Old Town Walking Tour

Step back in time and discover the historic soul of Antwerp — with stories you won’t find in any guidebook.

The walk begins at ’t Steen, the city’s oldest surviving building and for centuries Antwerp’s gateway to the world via the River Scheldt. From here, we follow the traces of Romans, medieval merchants and powerful guilds that shaped the city.

Strolling through the old town, you’ll pass the impressive Butchers’ Hall, ancient churches, UNESCO-listed heritage buildings and remarkable remains of Antwerp’s earliest settlements. Along the way, Marc brings history to life with entertaining anecdotes, witty remarks and surprising details — always with a smile and a good sense of humour.

The tour continues past the legendary three wooden houses, rare witnesses of medieval Antwerp, and through charming streets where trade, faith and daily life once came together. You’ll discover the story behind Antwerp’s name, its close relationship with the River Scheldt, and how this city grew into a powerful international trading hub.

We finish at the stunning Grand Place, surrounded by ornate guild houses and the magnificent Town Hall, with the towering Cathedral as the perfect backdrop to conclude this journey through Antwerp’s past.

✨ History, humour and hidden stories — Antwerp’s old town as you’ve never experienced it before.