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Combi-walk Saint Charles Borromeo Church and The Ruien (guided tour) | individual ticket
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Ellen Lambrichts
Combi-walk Saint Charles Borromeo Church and The Ruien (guided tour) | individual ticket
©
Ellen Lambrichts
Combi-walk Saint Charles Borromeo Church and The Ruien (guided tour) | individual ticket
©
Ellen Lambrichts
Combi-walk Saint Charles Borromeo Church and The Ruien (guided tour) | individual ticket
©
Ellen Lambrichts
Combi-walk Saint Charles Borromeo Church and The Ruien (guided tour) | individual ticket
©
Ellen Lambrichts

The Ruien | Below the city the secrets flow

Combi-walk Saint Charles Borromeo Church and The Ruien (guided tour) | individual ticket

The Ruien and the baroque St. Charles Borromeo Church share an underground secret. Together with your experienced guide (Dutch only!) you discover the Chapel of our Lady, the Sacristy and the ancient crypts of the church. Then you descend via the stairs into the cellar and a secret passage into the Ruien!

In which languages is this activity/tour/event available?
Dutch
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Available time slots

To see if the desired time slot is available, choose the number of individual tickets you want and select the date.

From 05/10/2022 10:00 pm (UTC) until 31/12/2030 10:59 pm (UTC)

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€24,00

Attention: this tour starts at Saint Charles Borromeo Church at the Henrik Conscienceplein and ends in the courtyard of the Stadsmagazijn in the Keistraat.

For safety reasons, children under 10 are not allowed on these walks.

Suikerrui 21, 2000 Antwerp Suikerrui 21, 2000 Antwerp

Practical information:

  • This combi-walk is suitable for anyone from 10 years on, who is up for a sometimes rough and muddy walk
  • Maximum 4 persons per walk; contact us in case you want to join with more than 4 persons
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Until 30th September 2023 the combi-walk starts each Thursday at 14:00 sharp and each Saturday at 14:00 an 15:00 sharp.
    As from 1st October 2023 the combi-walk starts each Thursday at 13:45 sharp and each Saturday at 13:45 and 15:15 sharp. Make sure to be on time!
    Visits are not possible during church services and the guided tours only take place in Dutch
Contact details for visitors
https://ruien.be
Suikerrui 21
2000 Antwerp
Opening hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-17:30
Annual closing: 24/12/2023 - 01/01/2024
Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts punctually at the appointed time at Saint Charles Borromeo Church at the Henrik Conscienceplein and ends in the courtyard of the Stadsmagazijn in the Keistraat.

Do I need to provide appropriate clothing for my visit to the Ruien?

A visit to The Ruien is synonymous with a vigorous and muddy walk. To ensure that your underground adventure is safe and dry, we ask you to wear appropriate clothing (long trousers and socks). A protective suit (S to XXXL) and boots (sizes 35 to 50) are available on site.
You will also receive a backpack in which to store your personal belongings. It is not possible to leave personal belongings at the starting point. We therefore recommend that you only bring things that are absolutely necessary.

Is there a minimum age for visiting the Ruien?

A walk in the Ruien is an unforgettable experience for both young and old. The guided group walks and the tablet walks are suitable for everyone from 10 years of age and up. This minimum age is not only for safety reasons, it is also important in order to guarantee a dry walk for the youngest participants, as the water level in the Ruien can be unpredictable at times.

Are the Ruien accessible for wheelchair users?

A visit to the Ruien involves a vigorous, muddy walk and it is therefore not suitable for wheelchair users and people with limited vision and/or mobility.

Can I take pictures in the Ruien?

Yes, in places where you stand still with the guide you are allowed to take photos in the Ruien.

What are you not allowed to take into the Ruien?

Animals, prams, large backpacks, dangerous objects, food and alcohol are not allowed in the Ruien. The organisation has the right to refuse these items and to check backpacks when visitors enter the Ruien.

Is my ticket still valid in the event of flooding?

If your planned tour cannot take place due to flooding, the organisation will contact you personally to rebook your visit.

  • The combi-visit starts at the entrance of St. Charles Borromeo Church and ends at the Stadsmagazijn.
  • For the descent into the Ruien, visitors will receive a protective suit, boots and a backpack to store shoes and other personal items during the walk. No possessions can be left behind in the church.
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