Photos: Torsade de Pointes, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Peter Paul Rubens, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Photo credits
Photos: Torsade de Pointes, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Peter Paul Rubens, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain
Grote Markt and the guild houses of Antwerp
Your local guide
Lotte Peeters
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Highlights
- Gabled guild houses, explained one by one
- The Brabo Fountain's legend
- A Renaissance town hall among Gothic neighbours
- Antwerp's main square, up close
- Central Antwerp in one short stop
About this tour
This session covers the Grote Markt and its mix of guild houses and Renaissance town hall. You see the gabled facades and the Brabo Fountain at the centre of the square, then the town hall itself, built in a style that stood apart from its Gothic neighbours. It is a short, central look at Antwerp's main square.
We start with a sound check by the fountain, since the square can be busy with trams and visitors. I move to the town hall for the second stop and take your questions about the guilds or the square's history as we go. A short list of the buildings follows by message afterwards.
It suits anyone with limited time who still wants a proper explanation of Antwerp's central square. It also works well as a quick add-on before or after a longer session.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Antwerp before heading out.
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Grote Markt 21 min
The camera takes in the square's gabled guild houses, and I point out the Brabo Fountain at its centre and the legend behind it.
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Town Hall facade 21 min
We stop at the Renaissance town hall, and I explain how its style broke from the Gothic buildings around it when it was built.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Antwerp: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Bolleke beer and Het Zuid, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Brussels time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Antwerp, showing you Grote Markt and Town Hall facade live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Antwerp live with my phone.
Times shown in Brussels time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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