RIVER BANK AND EMBANKMENT RECREATED (3 hours)

Your guide walks you along a somewhat unusual trail: along the banks of the river Scheldt, the Eilandje and straight through the old Sailors’ District.  At the same time he takes you through the fantastic story of the origin and growth of the historic city centre by the Scheldt.

The river bank, the dunes and canals have been transformed throughout the centuries. You discover hidden parts of the city wall, beautiful façades, peculiar street names, the picturesque Napoleonic docks …

The magnificent St Paul’s church is an eye-catching feature amidst nostalgic sailors’ bars, old warehouses, imposing port buildings and the city renewal by the river.

The plans for the future of the old port neighbourhood are also expounded.

And if you wish so, your guide  will take you through the Red Light District.

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Scheldeboord – Steen – Vleeshuis – Schipperskwartier – Sint-Pauluskerk – Rosse buurt – Eilandje
Along the way there is time for a drink stop on a terrace with a nice view on the MAS or for a stop in a real sailors’ pub.
120 minutes without a visit to Saint Paul’s
180 minutes without a visit to Saint Paul’s

Because of the longer distance, some stairs and bumpy cobblestones this walk is less suited to people who are not that mobile.
Wear good walking shoes.
Drinks are not included in the price.

For opening hours of Saint-Paul’s, look at the website: http://www.sint-paulusparochie.be
€ 170
180 minutes
20 persons per guide
The coach parking lot at Quai 19 (GPS: 37 Ernest Van Dijckkaai, Antwerp) or 13 Grote Markt (Tourist Office).