Please notethat this visit is conducted in Dutch only.
During a fascinating journey through time, a guide will lead you through the gate of St. Paul's on the Veemarkt to the crypt and archaeological site of this gothic gem. Then 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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Please notethat this visit is conducted in Dutch only.
During a fascinating journey through time, a guide will lead you through the gate of St. Paul's on the Veemarkt to the crypt and archaeological site of this gothic gem. Then 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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Please note! 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 your visit to the church, the guide will take you to Suikerrui 21 - Antwerp, and from there you will walk towards Burchtgracht. Please also bear in mind that the timing of the visit may run slightly over.
€24 per person, accompanied by a professional guide.
Want to make reservations for a large group? Then our group formula may be more advantageous.
There are a maximum of 10 spots per time slot. So be there on time! This walk can continue from 3 visitors. (See general conditions)
You can book a combo visit with a guide* on Fridays at 2:15 pm, and on Sundays at 2:15 pm. Reservations can be made until just before the start of the visit.
*no visit possible during church services, concerts, on church holidays.
+/- 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.
Requesting a guide in a language other than Dutch is not possible for this visit.
