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Combi-hike

Saint Charles Borromeo

‍Please note thatthis visit is only guided in Dutch.

With your guide, discover this 17th-century Baroque gem. Also visit the Lady Chapel and go behind the scenes into the crypts and the Sacristy. Through a - once - secret passage you will then descend into The Ruien, to enjoy the underground corridor system where the medieval vaults reveal their secrets step by step.

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Children admitted from 10 years of age.

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Combi-hike

Saint Charles Borromeo

‍Please note thatthis visit is only guided in Dutch.

With your guide, discover this 17th-century Baroque gem. Also visit the Lady Chapel and go behind the scenes into the crypts and the Sacristy. Through a - once - secret passage you will then descend into The Ruien, to enjoy the underground corridor system where the medieval vaults reveal their secrets step by step.

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Children admitted from 10 years of age.

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Attention!

During the period from 3 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, all our walks will follow an alternative route due to renovation work at the exit on Keistraat. After visiting the church, you will walk towards Suikerrui 21 - Antwerp (alternative exit). Please also bear in mind that the timing of the visit might run slightly over.

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Price? 

€27 per person, accompanied by a professional guide.

Would you like to book for a large group? Then our group formula may be cheaper.

Number of participants?

There is a maximum of 20 places per time slot*.
This tour can proceed from 3 participants (see general conditions)

When? 

You can book a combination guided visit on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 2 and 3 p.m. *No visit possible during church services, concerts, on church holidays.

Duration of the visit? 

+/-120 minutes. This includes introduction and changing clothes.

For whom? 

Anyone from 10 years onwards who is up for a tough and sometimes muddy walk.

Where and how? 

The combo visit starts at the entrance of the Sint-Carolus Borromeuskerk, Hendrik Conscienceplein 11, 2000 Antwerp, where your guide awaits you. It ends at the Stadsmagazijn, Keistraat 5, 2000 Antwerp. 

Before descending 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.

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Language? 

Please note that this visit is guided in Dutch only.

Requesting a guide in a language other than Dutch is not possible for this visit.

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Please read our terms and conditions in advance. Do you still have a question? Take a look at our frequently asked questions.

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