Créé par Romane, le 7 mai 2026
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Very few people are aware of Antwerp's importance in Europe. A city located in Belgium with 530,000 inhabitants, Antwerp has the second largest commercial port in Europe after Rotterdam in the Netherlands. Its role is major in the globalization of European economic activities. In addition to being an important city, Antwerp is sublime. The historic city center is filled with purely traditional buildings. Not to mention the canals that give this charming city an Amsterdam-like aspect.
1- Visit THE brewery of Antwerp
Category: €/ Gastronomic / Cultural
Description: When we mention Belgian stereotypes, the love of beer often comes up. And in itself, this is not totally false. Beer is an integral part of the culture, a bit like wine for the French. It is possible to visit cellars just as it is possible to visit breweries, each with their own specialty. The De Koninck brewery is the oldest and most emblematic in the city of Antwerp. You will dive into the history of this brewery founded in 1833 and smell the hops and malt that are used to produce these beers. During this visit, you will be on your own, so take your time to discover the brewery thoroughly. Before starting this visit, you will be offered a beer. And during the visit, another one will also be offered to you. You will be able to sit in the brewery bar to relax a bit if you haven't already!
2- Discover Antwerp and its culinary specialties
Category: €€€ /Gastronomic / Cultural
Description: If you have planned a diet stay, this activity might jeopardize your ambitions. Because in Belgium, we love to eat well, and their specialties are rich in calories to say the least. But well, from time to time, it doesn't hurt, especially when you're on vacation! To reassure you, you won't sit eating everything that passes before your eyes. Accompanied by your guide, you will discover the streets of Antwerp and its monuments. After the effort, the comfort! You will be led to savor five Belgian wonders including delicious chocolates, good traditional Belgian fries, the famous waffles, meat and cheese. Of course, you can drink a good Belgian beer if you feel like it. A little tip though, don't hesitate to take a bottle of water with you, you might ask for it during the tasting!
3- Discover the Jewish and diamond quarter
Category: €€ /Cultural
Description: Apart from beer and culinary specialties which are abundant, Antwerp has an important history and culture. The Jewish community present in Antwerp is the most important in Belgium, far ahead of Brussels. 56% of Belgian Jews reside in Antwerp. With your guide, you will discover this very lively neighborhood with well-preserved customs. This neighborhood is also renowned for being the diamond dealers' quarter. Because yes, Antwerp is known as the world platform for diamonds. You may not know it, but 70% of diamonds in the world come from Antwerp. This is where the Diamantclub van Antwerpen is located, the main exchange for rough and cut diamonds in the world. No less than 1700 diamond companies are located in this neighborhood.
4- Visit Antwerp by bike
Category: €€ /Cultural / Sporty
Description: After having satisfied yourself by savoring a good number of local specialties, it's time to do a little sports activity. Combining sport and sightseeing is possible. Discover Antwerp by bike, accompanied by your guide. The latter will take you through the main places and monuments of Antwerp including the cathedral, the city hall, Steen castle, the old port, the Museum aan de Stroom and Antwerp station, renowned as being one of the most beautiful in the world (and rightly so). According to your guide, you may visit other monuments that he considers important.
5- Discover one of the oldest animal parks in the world
Category: €€ / Unusual / Cultural
Description: Antwerp Zoo is one of the most prestigious in Belgium. It has no less than 7,000 animals for about 950 species. It is the oldest animal park in the country. Designed in 1843, it was initially intended to encourage zoological and botanical sciences, it has become over time an open-air museum where the most beautiful species that our earth can know reside. If you are with family, you can be sure that this activity will please everyone.
