THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Antwerp, Belgium (2025)
Places to Visit in Antwerp
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Antwerpen-Centraal, Grote Markt, Walking Tours, Speciality Museums. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Culturefromper group (up to 6)₹284- fromper adult₹4,458
Private Sightseeing Toursfromper group (up to 15)₹18,492
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult₹4,268
Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adult₹6,164
Beer & Brewery Toursfromper adult₹6,164
Escape Roomsfromper group (up to 6)₹2,371
Beer & Brewery ToursAntwerp Bike Tours
(153)fromper adult₹2,845
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹13,315
Day Tripsfromper adult₹2,751
Architectural Buildings
Majestic rail hub with Neo-classical, Baroque, and Art Nouveau design elements; features grand clock, artwork, and lavish interiors. Ideal for connections across Belgium and Europe.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic square framed by preserved architecture and the iconic City Hall, with a vibrant atmosphere of cafes and street performers. Cultural events and local legends add to its charm.
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History Museums
Step back in time with interactive printing demonstrations in a 16th-century setting, exploring ancient books and the evolution of Renaissance-era printing techniques.
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Speciality Museums
Modern museum set in a spiraling tower design, highlighted by a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views and a collection of art and history across multiple floors.
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Churches & Cathedrals
Historic church adorned with original Rubens paintings and intricate stained glass, showcasing wooden carvings and a collection of sacred art. Features a small crypt and a bar for visitor respite.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive chocolate museum tour highlighting the evolution of Belgian chocolate, with live demonstrations by student chocolatiers and a tasting room showcasing unique flavors.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive illusion museum with engaging photo opportunities in themed rooms and mind-bending exhibits, ideal for family outings and fun group activities.
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Speciality Museums
Zoo with a vibrant mix of indoor and outdoor enclosures, botanical beauty, and a range of unique species. Enjoy up-close animal encounters and educational displays amidst historic architecture.
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Art Galleries
Specialized museum with a focus on graphic arts by Munch, Goya, and Rops. Features engaging temporary exhibitions and a collection spanning from the 17th to 21st century.
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
Historic pedestrian tunnel under the Schelde River, showcasing preserved 1930s wooden escalators and scenic city views. Ideal for a leisurely stroll with a touch of history.
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Speciality Museums
Interactive museum chronicling Europe to North America migration through personal stories, artifacts, and a historical lens. Includes a viewing tower for city vistas.
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What travellers are saying
- Kate YHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam59 contributionsAntwerp Central Station is one of the most beautiful train stations I’ve ever seen! The architecture is grand, and the interior is just stunning, with its marble floors and high ceilings. Even if you’re not traveling by train, it’s worth a visit just to admire the building. I took a lot of photos here—it’s truly a masterpiece of design. The station is also very easy to navigate, making it a convenient place for travelers.Written 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Kate YHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam59 contributionsThe Grote Markt in Antwerp is so charming, especially in the early morning before the crowds arrive. The square is surrounded by beautiful historic buildings, and the Brabo Fountain in the center adds to the picturesque atmosphere. I sat at one of the outdoor cafes and enjoyed a coffee while watching the city come to life. It’s the perfect place to relax and soak in the history and architecture of Antwerp.Written 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Peter VAmboise, France349 contributionsIf time is short, and you are forced to make a choice of what to see in Antwerp, then whatever you do don't miss the Museum Plantin-Moretus--it is a must see! A charming manor house built around a beautiful, tranquil courtyard, the museum is situated on two floors, and some twenty-five rooms dedicated to the history and techniques of printing from the sixteenth century. The audio guides are excellent (included in the ticket price), and the ticket allows one to exit the museum and return at will. Since the museum is vast, and varied, recommend one does this after one floor completed. The guides are helpful, there are workshops, and the displays of superlative printing in Ethiopian, Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Aramaic. . .are a knockout. Altogether a great experience.Written 25 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grande2 contributionsVisiting the beautiful city of Antwerp, it was disappointing to see that the "colonial chapter" about the facilitation of the exploitation of the Congo through the port of Antwerp was, in my opinion, insufficiently processed.
I wrote an email to the museum director explaining my concerns and she took them seriously. The museum is adapting its "colonial chapter".
Nice to see a museum being so open-minded towards feedback. Well done!Written 14 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kate YHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam59 contributionsThe Cathedral of Our Lady in Antwerp is breathtaking! The size and scale of the cathedral are incredible, and the art inside is stunning. I was especially impressed by the works of Rubens, which are displayed throughout the cathedral. The architecture is beautiful, and you can easily spend an hour or two exploring all the nooks and crannies. It’s a peaceful place to reflect and take in the history of Antwerp. A must-visit if you’re in the city!Written 18 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neski HBertem, Belgium10 contributionsYippeee! A museum I can fully access in my electric wheelchair. A toilet I can fully access. A cleverly designed (and possibly magic) stair lift to get into the museum. Simple and clear directions throughout the museum. Several language options. CHOCOLATE TASTING INCLUDED! And the best chocolate shop in the world (IMHO)
Do I sound slightly impressed? Well, that's because I am. I know I shouldn't be impressed by a place that is accessible in Belgium, in 2024, but I am. And if you read my previous reviews, you will see why. This place has set the bar for me and should be what all restaurants, cafes, venues, theatres and museums should aim for.
I went with a friend and we had the best couple of hours ever and bought half the stock of the shop. Why? Because not only is this museum well designed, interesting, fun, well laid-out and just fabulous for everyone, but it is accessible for all wheelchair users.
There is a side entrance which has stairs that magically convert to a wheelchair lift, with helpful and friendly staff available to assist.
The tour is well designed and time slots mean that it doesn't get too crowded at any one time. The lifts magically take you to the next area without you even having to think about it, or get lost (as I often do).
The chocolate story, and particularly that of Belgium is beautifully illustrated and explained as you proceed round the different areas and there is an audio guide included in several different languages.
I cannot wait to go back with many more friends and family! And I intend to try out the restaurant next door at some point too.
Thank you Chocolate Nation - what a lovely December treat :-)Written 18 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Gregory R6 contributionsNice variety of exhibits. Most of them really make you scratch your head to try to figure out how they do that! Can’t!!!! Special shoutout to Jennah and Christophe who were so friendly with the explanations and helpful with picture taking! Keep up the good work!!!!Written 17 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DawnIjmuiden, The Netherlands308 contributionsA beautiful step back in time to visit the enchanting life of Rubens. The audio was extremely informative providing a detailed description of life and works of Rubens. It was a pity there was major construction going on and so we were unable to visit the gardens.
Having visited plenty of famous painters houses in The Netherlands I felt this museum lacked the potential of using technology to maybe take us back in time or provide an insight into the world of Rubens.Written 2 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DanThe Hague, The Netherlands9,246 contributionsHad a really nice sunny day in the zoo. Since my last visit, which must’ve been more than 20 years ago, the zoo has seen some big improvements. The old section with the park is still as beautiful, some newer exhibits were very nice to visit. My two children loved it.
My only negatieve point of feedback is that there were many people smoking right next to the children’s playground, which I find unacceptable.Written 9 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Roman O3 contributionsWe visited Museum De Reede and were pleasantly surprised by the interesting exhibits and friendly service. We recommend this place to everyone interested in the history and culture of the region.Written 27 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- monika cThe Hague, The Netherlands233 contributionsNot the first thing to do in Antwerpen, but certainly worth it when you have some more time to spend in the city. The tunnel is in the centre of the old city. Pedestrians can go down with the wooden original escalator or the lift. Cyclists use the lift. The tunnel is not really suited for both users, because although there is room in the middle of the pathway, excellent for separation of both flows of traffic byciclist and pedestrians, both use the same path. That makes the walk somewhat uncomfortable for pedestrians, but a nuisance which ,like in the city itself, pedestrians are forced to live with. Once at the other side of the Schelde river you are rewarde with a beautiful view on the city.Written 27 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- B TLondon, UK1,255 contributionsI found this really interesting. It is the original buildings where migrants would go to board red star ships to North America. Here they would receive medical checks and get their luggage disinfected. The museum gave lots of information about red star line, its ships, and emigration from Europe to North America, particular what would happen in Antwerp when boarding.Written 3 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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