Private tour in Antwerp Livinus P
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up to 8 people
3 hours 30 minutes
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Livinus P.
Hello, I 'm Livinus, native to my hometown "Antwerp". I 'm retired now, but still passionately...
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Ready for medieval Antwerp? A fascinating tour to start at "Brabo" (representing "cruel" foundation of the city in Roman Times). We head to a remaining hexagonal "Pagadder" tower build by the Spanish (16th cent). used to watch for incoming ships, meaning "payday" was there (Spanish pay= pagar). Next stop is the "butchers" guild house, build 1501, now a highly interactive musical instrument museum. The rich butchers of Antwerp needed a impressive space to sell their meat. The animals were butchered nearby at "Veemarkt" (cattle market). The museum now houses the world-famous Ruckers clavecins, build by Ruckers family (16th) in Antwerp. We go back to the Cathedral and surrounding alleys. The museum Plantyn Moretus, the only on Unesco world heritage list, is not to be missed, showing the workshops and residence in its original (16th). friday market in front is a lively square, with a weekly auction market. We end in Hoogstr for a drink/falafel (jewish eatery) or popular café with a real 1937 DECAP organ
1. Grand Market with statue of Brabo 15min near the cruise terminal 2. Pagadder tower 10 min: situated at the rear of the city counsel building. 3. Butchers House -musical instrument museum 1hr: a very interactive museum were the original "Ruckers" clavecins (16th century ) are on display. 4. Vlaeykensgang alley (near Cathedral) a hidden gem revealing how people lived centuries ago. A favourit spot to listen to the cathedral tower bells 15 min 5. Friday Market -museum Plantin Moretus 2 hr: This is absolutely not to be missed: you enter the world of books in the 16th century. The original "workshops" for reviewing texts, making the lead letters, printing and selling . . . it is all there in its original state and working order. We can watch demonstrations how pages were printed 6. Local jewish eatery 1/2 hr (falafel) of Café Beveren with "paperbook" operated automatic organ "DECAP", the only one left in the region total: 3 to 4 hrs * Itinerary can be customized upon request. Feel free to contact me
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This is a walking tour. I could pick you up at cruise terminal, train station or parc and rides (around the city centre) in the old city cars are not welcome anymore.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Grand Market in front of city hall
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
3 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
View pricing details
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 8 people
Duration:
3 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
walking
1
View pricing details
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