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  1. 1

    Main square with guild houses and the Brabo fountain

    • Tip: Go early
    2 tips
    • Town hall on the north side
    • Cafes around
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  2. 2

    Gothic cathedral with Rubens altarpieces

    • Tip: Dress code
    2 tips
    • Four Rubens paintings
    • Allow an hour
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  3. 3

    Cathedral-like railway station

    3 tips
    • See the main hall
    • Free to enter
    • Take photos from the stairs
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  4. 4

    Home and studio of Peter Paul Rubens

    • Must know: Closed Mondays
    • Tip: Book ahead
    1 tip
    • Pretty garden
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    Museum tower with a free rooftop viewpoint

    • Must know: Closed Mondays
    • Tip: Sunset
    2 tips
    • Rooftop is free
    • Sunset is best
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  6. 6

    Medieval castle on the Scheldt

    3 tips
    • Riverside walk
    • Giant Lange Wapper statue
    • Free to view
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  7. 7

    UNESCO printing museum in a Renaissance house

    • Must know: Closed Mondays
    2 tips
    • Gutenberg-era presses
    • Allow 1.5 hours
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    Royal Museum of Fine Arts, reopened after renovation

    • Must know: Closed Mondays
    2 tips
    • Allow 2 hours
    • South district
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  9. 9

    Eclectic Art Nouveau mansion street in Zurenborg

    3 tips
    • Go by tram
    • Free to wander
    • Photograph the facades
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  10. 10

    Historic zoo beside the station

    3 tips
    • Tickets cheaper online
    • Allow half a day
    • Architecture is lovely
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Before you go: Antwerp tips

Transportation

  • Ride De Lijn trams: Antwerp's trams and buses run by De Lijn cover the city; buy tickets in the De Lijn app or by contactless payment.
  • Rent a Velo bike: The Velo Antwerpen bike share has stations all over the city, ideal for flat streets and riverside paths.
  • Walk the Sint-Annatunnel: The historic pedestrian tunnel under the Scheldt takes you to the left bank for skyline views of the old town.

Security

  • Watch for pickpockets: Keep bags closed around Antwerpen-Centraal station and busy shopping streets like the Meir.
  • Beware of bike lanes: Cycle paths are busy and often red-paved; look both ways before stepping off the pavement.
  • Stay alert near the station at night: The area around Centraal is busy and fine by day, but stay aware after dark.

Saving

  • Visit free museums days: Some city museums offer free entry on the last Wednesday of the month; check the city website before going.
  • Grab frites from a frituur: A cone of Belgian fries from a local frituur is a filling, cheap snack compared to sit-down meals.
  • Picnic on the Scheldt quays: Buy supplies at a supermarket and enjoy the river views from the renovated quays for free.

Weather/Clothing

  • Bring a rain jacket: Antwerp gets rain in every season, so a waterproof layer and umbrella are wise year-round.
  • Layer for mild summers: Summers are pleasant but changeable; pack light layers and a sweater for cooler evenings.
  • Dress warmly in winter: Winters are damp and chilly with short days; a warm coat, scarf and comfortable waterproof shoes help.

Cultural

  • Speak English or Dutch: Antwerp is Dutch-speaking; locals usually switch to English easily, and starting in French is less welcome.
  • Order a bolleke: Ask for a bolleke of De Koninck, the city's local amber beer, served in its round glass.
  • Try Antwerp hands: The Antwerpse handjes biscuits and chocolates celebrate the city's legend; they make a classic souvenir.

Local Hacks

  • See MAS rooftop: The MAS museum's spiralling escalators lead to a rooftop terrace with panoramic views, usually free to access.
  • Admire the station: Even if you are not travelling, step inside Antwerpen-Centraal to see its grand domed hall.
  • Explore Zurenborg: Wander the Cogels-Osylei area for striking Art Nouveau houses away from the tourist crowds.

1-day itineraries in Antwerp

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 3

Het Steen and around

🕘 9:30–17:15📍 5 stops

  1. 1Het Steen
  2. 2Grote Markt
  3. 3Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
  4. 4Museum Plantin-Moretus
  5. 5Rubenshuis
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Day 2 of 3

Cogels-Osylei and around

🕘 9:30–12:45📍 3 stops

  1. 1Cogels-Osylei
  2. 2Zoo Antwerpen
  3. 3Antwerpen-Centraal
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Day 3 of 3

KMSKA and around

🕘 9:30–14:15📍 3 stops

  1. 1KMSKA
  2. 2MoMu Fashion Museum
  3. 3FOMU Fotomuseum
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