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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Until further notice, these guided tours will begin at 1:45 p.m. at the Ruihuis, Suikerrui 21, Antwerp.
From October 1, 2026, through April 1, 2027, these visits will be suspended due to renovation work on Keistraat.
€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.
