Rubens House (Rubenshuis) Tours and Tickets

Discover top Antwerp attractions and famous landmarks with ease on this hop-on hop-off Antwerp sightseeing tour. Choose the departure time and location to suit your schedule, and take a seat aboard your Antwerp city tour bus. Take in popular sites including the botanical gardens, Chinatown, Rubens’ house, the Old Town, the war memorial, the Brabo Fountain, the Cathedral of Our Lady, and Lambermont Square. With departures running throughout the day, gain insight into the city’s rich heritage and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.

The beautiful city of Antwerp is home to medieval guild houses, baroque churches, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and atmospheric squares. Instead of studying a map, this tour is a shortcut to discovering the city’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them. Along the way, stroll past the former home of painter Rubens, see a place nicknamed the ‘world’s first Wall Street’, and discover the city’s best preserved medieval alleyway.

Getting an overview of Antwerp’s sights on your own can be time-consuming when you don’t know your way around. Avoid the research and see and learn more in less time than if exploring alone on this private walking tour. Follow your guide to must-sees such as Rubens House, Grote Markt, and Butchers’ Hall; enjoy time to ask personal questions on Antwerp’s history, and get tips to inform your later sightseeing.

One of Europe’s richest cities during its 16th-century Golden Age, Antwerp is steeped in history. Yet exploring alone can mean skimming over its past, and medieval legends and secrets. This private walking tour ensures you cover the musts—from sights to stories—with a guide. Hear the tales behind attractions such as Grote Markt and the Cathedral; see Rubens House, and chronicle the city’s Golden-Age heyday through in-depth commentary.

Explore Antwerp in a personalized and affordable way. Led by an app, this self-guided tour allows you to start, stop and pause according to your interests. The GPS will direct you towards squares, streets, and monuments while supplying interesting facts about the area. Perfect for larger groups and families to compete for the most points through solving riddles and assignments.

If you’ve only got limited time to discover the highlights of Antwerp, then exploring the city with a local is the best way to do it. Avoid the stress of getting lost, and instead, set off on a well-planned route that ticks off a shortlist of landmarks—such as the Grote Markt and Antwerp City Hall. The tour is also a great way to get local food and drink recommendations.

I made a very personal and flexible audio tour, which you can do in your own pace (it is a selfguided audio tour). One of the most important figures in the history of Antwerp is Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), the famous master painter that brought the baroque renaissance style from Italy to Belgium. His influence has shaped the city as it is today. I will take you on a trip that anchors Rubens life in your mind. You will get to know a lot of about the legend of Antwerp. The central idea behind this tour are the five churches that connects the life and work of Rubens. It symbolizes the Rubens walk of fame. I am sure you will be amazed by the stunning pieces of art of Rubens that you will discover!