Antwerp Ghostwalk

Antwerp ghost walk – per group

When darkness falls, the city changes. Danger suddenly lurks behind charming places. Long shadows bring unrest to alleys and squares, reflecting the fear that haunts the streets – or our minds.

The Antwerp Ghost Walk is a storytelling tour that combines the best of an Anglo-Saxon ghost walk with a good dash of Antwerp flair and joking.

You will discover traditional folk and ghost stories, taken to heart by the people of Antwerp and thus declared to be true. Their greatest tormentor, the Lange Wapper, is of course discussed, but does this terrifying figure also have a good side?

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

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Available time slots

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From 05/10/2023 10:00 pm (UTC) until 31/12/2024 10:59 pm (UTC)

Steenplein 1 Antwerpen 2000 Vlaams Gewest België

The classic ghosts all pass by: Mie Trottinet, Sus Antigoon, Mie de Dulle, …

Each of them guarantees a punishing story, in which we also hear echoes of the everyday yet strange life in the city of yesteryear. Some remarkable true histories complete the story: events from our Golden Age often turn out to have a bloody edge.

Discover this dark past while wandering around the small streets of old Antwerp. Learn all about the fear that rises from the black water and grabs everyone by the throat. Fear of ghosts and spirits, murder, crime and retribution. Through centuries-old sagas and legends, relive exciting and incredible stories about heroes and sinners. Follow their footsteps, see the city in a different light and it will never be the same again!

Practical information:

This city walk is suitable for families with children
This city walk is available in English and Dutch
Please indicate your preference in the comments field when making your reservation
Maximum 20 people per guide
There is a minimum price for this tour. If you are participating with fewer people than indicated in the ticket, please specify the number in the ‘Additional information’ field (cart).
Duration: 90min

Contact details for visitors

Lange Wapper Statue
Steenplein 1
2000 Antwerpen

For what ages is this tour suitable?

We tell exciting stories, primarily suitable for adults and young people. However, we do not make it about the most gruesome, so that it is certainly also possible to participate as a family with younger children. For children younger than 10, some of the stories may be a bit complicated, but they will also enjoy the ‘spooky’ atmosphere.

Do you use scaring special effects?

No, it is certainly not a Halloween tour with dressed-up characters jumping out at you. We let the surroundings and the stories do their work. Being afraid mainly happens in your own mind.

Should I stay away if I’m easily scared?

We make a mixture of suspense and diversion: humour often proves to be the best weapon against all calamities. Some bits may be a bit creepy, but often the funny parts prevail.

Are the stories true?

We make a mixture of suspense and diversion: humour often proves to be the best weapon against all calamities. Some bits may be a bit creepy, but often the funny parts prevail.

Do we have to provide something special for this tour?

Make sure you wear warm clothes, as we will be outside all the time, and choose comfortable footwear to handle the cobblestones of the old city.

A storytelling walk is all about the narratives, told by real storytellers
As they are narrated from the point of view of characters from the past, you automatically start to empathise with the ‘strange’ world of the past. At the same time, a lot of historical facts are smuggled into the stories.
The tour takes place in the evening: darkness and historical surroundings guarantee an evocative experience

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