Corona update: Due to the current measures, it is not possible to make a booking for either February – March. A city walk in the open air can take place from 1 April 2021 and a group visit/tour in a city museum is possible as of 1 May 2021. These dates are subject to the corona measures that are in force at that time. The corona measures limit the maximum number of participants as well. For specific information on the Antwerpse Stadsgidsen or the historic walks of the city of Antwerp, click on the link. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@experienceantwerp.be.

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Grandeur at lightning speed
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Grandeur at lightning speed
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Sigrid Spinnox
Grandeur at lightning speed
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Dave Van Laere

Antwerp City Guides

Grandeur at lightning speed

It is not only the monumental Central Station, but also the deteriorated surroundings of the station, that have been given a stylish facelift in recent years. Thanks to far-reaching restorations and contemporary accents, this is once again a vibrant and radiant district.

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Dutch, French, German
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From 01/11/2020 11:00 pm (UTC) until 31/12/2030 10:59 pm (UTC)

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€111,00 per group

Please note – this tour starts at the following location:
Visit Antwerp counter at Central Station (ground floor via entrance Pelikaanstraat)
Koningin Astridplein 27
2018 Antwerpen

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Koningin Astridplein 27 Antwerpen 2018 Vlaanderen Belgium Koningin Astridplein 27 Antwerpen 2018 Vlaanderen Belgium

Our walk takes us through the spectacularly renovated Central Station and the impressive high-rise buildings of the Kievit neighbourhood, past steel baobabs, the Atlas building and the design centre De Winkelhaak. Your guide will also reflect on some characteristic aspects of our station district, such as the night life, the international diamond trade, the strong Jewish presence, its former existence as an area used for prostitution, and the multicultural shopping and living. The information is always brief and to the point: no digression into details.

Practical information:

  • Duration: 120 minutes
  • Maximum 20 persons per guide
  • Provide suitable shoes for this somewhat longer distance
Contact details for visitors
http://www.antwerpsestadsgidsen.be/
Koningin Astridplein 27
2018 Antwerpen
  • Walking route: Central Station – Diamond District – Kievitwijk – Carnotstraat – Lange Winkelstraat (Design Centre) – Koningin Astridplein (underground)
  • Exploration of the renewed station area
  • You will also pay a short visit, if accessible, to the Atlas building, which is the meeting point for integration and diversity in Antwerp
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