Rubens is back

On May 30, 1640, Peter Paul Rubens died. He was an extraordinary artist and a brilliant painter but also a superstar, a top entrepreneur, a diplomat, a spy and above all a true Antwerp citizen. Four centuries later, Rubens has inexplicably risen from the dead and takes people on a walk through the final days of Antwerp’s golden age and shows them the most important places from his unique life. His beautiful Rubens House where he worked and lived with his two wonderful wives and where he welcomed the Queen of France. He visits ‘De Cleynen Sint-Arnold’, his mother’s home where he spent his early years. He takes you to the old ‘Papenschool’ where he learned Latin together with Balthasar Moretus and he visits the Cathedral where he shows some of his most important paintings. Before you realize it you will be back in the 17th century.

Practical information:

• This guided city walk is suitable for families with children.
• This guided tour is available in Dutch, French, English and Spanish.
  Please indicate your preference in the ‘Additional information’ field (cart) when making your reservation.
• Maximum 20 persons per group
• 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: 120 minutes