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During a fascinating journey through time, a guide leads you through the gate of St. Paul on the Veemarkt to the crypt and archaeological site of this Gothic gem. Afterwards, you descend into The Ruien for a fascinating walk through the ruins that ran alongside the monastery in former times. You walk underground to the end of the Koolvliet where you can take a look at the Burchtgracht, the oldest and most authentic canal in Antwerp.
Children admitted from 10 years of age.
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Are you visiting in January or February? Then start your walk at the Ruihuis, Suikerrui 21, 2000 Antwerp. Your visit then also starts earlier, at 1.45 pm sharp. The duration of the visit remains unchanged (120 min.).
Especially for schools, we have put together an exciting curriculum. The school visits consist of an exclusively elaborated underground and above-ground visit with an experienced guide.
Thanks to an informative exhibition , students gain insight into the "underbelly" of the city. History & urban development, ecology & economics, biology, architecture, stories and myths.... it's all covered during this school visit!
After confirmation of the visit, an educational package is sent via e-mail. Based on these materials, a visit to The Ruien can be included in the curriculum.
€220 for a group of up to 10 participants, accompanied by a professional guide.
If you want to book this walk for a small group or just for yourself, please choose the individual formula.
There are a maximum of 10 spaces per time slot.
You can book a combination guided visit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:15 p.m.*.
Reservations can be made up to 21 days before the visit.
* No visits possible during church services
+/- 120 minutes. This includes the introduction and changing clothes.
Anyone from 10 years onwards who is up for a tough and sometimes muddy walk.
The combo visit starts at the entrance gate of Sint-Paulus, corner Veemarkt-Zwartzusterstraat where your guide awaits you and ends at the Stadsmagazijn, Keistraat 5, 2000 Antwerp.
For your visit to The Ruien , visitors are given protective pants, boots and a backpack to store shoes and other personal items during the hike. No belongings can be left on site.
It is possible to have a guide for your group in Dutch, English, German or French. Please state the desired language clearly during the reservation process.
