Free Mysteries and Legends Tour Antwerp

Free Mysteries & Legends Tour Antwerp

See the statue of the Roman Silvius Brabo in Grote Markt and hear the legend of Antwerp’s origin.
Stroll through picturesque hidden alleys, guardians of dark secrets.
Explore the lanes of the Red-Light District, also known as the ‘Sailors’ district’.

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Join the Free Mysteries and Legends Tour in Antwerp and get to know the darker side of this medieval city away from the thronging tourist crowds. With a history that spans over 1,000 years, there are plenty of stories echoing through its streets. The tour will take place after sunset, which offers you the opportunity not only to see this picturesque city at night but also to add to its spooky atmosphere. If you enjoy mysteries and sinister tales, then this is the tour for you! Your route will focus on Grote Markt, where you’ll find a remarkable statue of Silvius Brabo. Here your guide will tell you one of Antwerp’s most famous legends, involving the mythical giant Antigoon and Brabo, the young hero who slayed him.

Guests of the Mysteries and Legends Free Tour in Antwerp will embark on a journey through the dark alleys of Antwerp’s Old Town, where it seems every street reveals another mystery. You will visit hidden alleys such as Vlaeykensgang, a quaint cobbled passageway that has been the scene of nefarious deeds. You’ll see some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks lit up at night, such as the Cathedral of Our Lady, a survivor of fires and vandalism. The group will spend some time near Stone Castle, home to a poltergeist, Lange Wapper, who comes out at night to harass drunk people on their way home. You’ll also find out why there are so many Maria statues on the doors of local homes.

The route takes guests through the Red-Light District, which has been an area for prostitution for hundreds of years and has many outrageous stories and scandalous secrets to tell. At the Old Port, guests will be able to admire the river at night as well as absorb the history of the area that has been used to smuggle contraband throughout the ages. Discover all this and more on the Free Mysteries and Legends Tour. During the walk, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you like, they will be more than happy to answer them. Guests on the tour will also come away with a host of recommendations and tips for the rest of their stay.