Immerse yourself in the fascinating underground history of Antwerp.
Our virtual guide Pieter Embrechts leads you, together with an enthusiastic member of staff, into the furthest corners of the underground canal system. While you walk with a tablet through the semi-darkness along covered canals, moats and locks, the medieval vaults reveal their secrets step by step.
Children admitted from 10 years of age.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating underground history of Antwerp.
Our virtual guide Pieter Embrechts leads you, together with an enthusiastic member of staff, into the furthest corners of the underground canal system. While you walk with a tablet through the semi-darkness along covered canals, moats and locks, the medieval vaults reveal their secrets step by step.
Children admitted from 10 years of age.
Please note! From November 3, 2026, through February 28, 2027, all our walking tours will follow a loop route due to renovation work at the exit on Keistraat. The tours will begin and end at Suikerrui 21 in Antwerp. Please also keep in mind that the tour schedule may be slightly delayed.
€19 per person for +16 year olds, €12 for 10-16 year olds
Do you have an Antwerp City Pass? Then you are entitled to a free ticket.* Please send an email in advance to reservaties@deruien.be so we can keep places free.
* subject to ticket availability
There is a maximum of 16 places per time slot. So be there on time!
You can book an interactive walking tour with a tablet from Tuesday through Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.*
*Only on Saturdays and during Flemish school holidays.
The visit takes a total of +/- 90 minutes. This includes the introduction and changing clothes.
Anyone from 10 years onwards who is up for a tough and sometimes muddy walk.
The visit starts at the Ruihuis, Suikerrui 21, 2000 Antwerp, and 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.
Choose Dutch, English, French or German (subtitles).
