Antwerp 6 Day Itinerary
Antwerp 6-Day Itinerary (Markdown Format)
Day 1: Arrival & Exploring the City Center
- Check-in at your accommodation (recommended: Hotel Julien)
- Breakfast at Café de Kwizien or Morgan’s & Co
- Start with the iconic Grote Markt (City Square)
- Visit City Hall and Brabo Fountain
- Explore Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal (Cathedral of Our Lady)
- Lunch at Dok or De Koninck
- Afternoon visit to Museum Aan de Stroom (MAS)
- Learn about Antwerp’s history and culture
- Dinner at Den Witte Singha or Taverne ’t Zwarte Pad
Day 2: Museum Day & Diamond Quarter
- Breakfast at your accommodation or nearby cafés
- Visit Rubens House and explore the works of Peter Paul Rubens
- Lunch at Het Streetske
- Afternoon visit to Plantin-Moretus Museum, the oldest printing house in the world
- Explore Antwerp’s Diamond Quarter and learn about diamond cutting techniques at Helleman Diamond Center
- Dinner at Sea Grill & Wine Bar or Brasserie Olof Vanden Eynde
Day 3: Fashion District & Zurenborg Neighborhood
- Breakfast at your accommodation or nearby cafés
- Spend the morning in Antwerp’s Fashion District, discovering unique boutiques and street art
- Lunch at Kees van de Westelaken or Tafel van Mijn Vaderland
- Afternoon visit to Zurenborg Neighborhood with its eclectic architecture and beautiful parks
- Explore the houses of Zurenborg-Liefkenshoek or relax in Parc Maximilien
- Dinner at Brasserie L’Etoile or Comme Chez Soi
Day 4: Day Trip to Ghent (30 minutes by train)
- Breakfast at your accommodation or nearby cafés
- Take a morning train to Ghent (around 25 minutes)
- Spend the day exploring this medieval city, including Gravensteen Castle, Saint Bavo’s Cathedral, and Graslei & Korenlei quaysides
- Return to Antwerp for dinner at L’Air du Temps or Brasserie L’Entrecote
Day 5: Boat Tour & Het Steen Fort
- Breakfast at your accommodation or nearby cafés
- Take a boat tour along the Scheldt River for beautiful views of Antwerp (e.g., Antwerp City Tours)
- Lunch at Frituur De Mondriaan or De Kalewijn
- Afternoon visit to Het Steen Fort and the nearby Museum Mayer van den Bergh
- Learn about Antwerp’s history and admire the collection of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts
- Dinner at Brasserie De Kraai or De Trapist
Day 6: Last Minutes & Departure
- Breakfast at your accommodation or nearby cafés
- Last-minute souvenir shopping in the city center or Fashion District
- Check-out and head to the airport/train station for departure
Things to Know:
- Antwerp is a walkable city, but consider using trams or bicycles for longer distances
- Belgian chocolate, waffles, and beer are must-try delicacies
- Most shops and museums close on Mondays, so plan accordingly
- The weather can be unpredictable, so pack layers and waterproof clothing
- Antwerp is known as a fashion capital, so dress up and enjoy the style!