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Passionately guided port visits

A visit to the port of Antwerp with our guides:
an unseen perspective


A passionate guide
Discover the Port of Antwerp with our renowned guides. Experience their profound knowledge and enthusiasm during an unforgettable journey.
A trip around the world in 2 hours
We drive next to, between and under the most impressive goods, machines and ships on their way to and from all over the world: a real voyage of discovery.
You decide how we travel
By bus, car, Vespa, or boat:
you choose how you want to visit the port. Our guide knows the way everywhere.
Quality for quantity
Our guides provide tailored guidance based on your interests and preferences during a 2 to 3.5-hour port visit.

About Antwerp Port Tours


In mid-2014, I founded Antwerp Port Tours out of an unlimited passion for the Port of Antwerp. It was warmly received: half a year later, the concept was chosen as the 'Most Promising Starter of the Year' by De Nacht Van De KMO.
After tens of thousands of satisfied visitors, we now have a team of 6 highly skilled guides with whom we primarily share our love for the port.

At Antwerp Port Tours, we are all active in various sectors, both within the port, the tourism industry, and beyond. We make time for each port visit because we are enthusiastic about it. It is and remains a source of joy to rediscover the port through the eyes of new visitors!
Laurens
founder & guide

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Our Offering


Discover the true essence of the Port of Antwerp and indulge in an extraordinary experience thanks to our enthusiastic guides. With their decades of experience in the port, they bring the magic of our world-famous maritime destination to life. Let them guide you with their profound knowledge, passion, and dedication as they take you on an unforgettable journey filled with insights and answers to all your questions.

We primarily provide the guide service, and if desired, you can combine it with offerings from one of our partners.
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Book Only a Guide


You already have your own car, bus, boat, or scooters? Great, just book our guide. After making a reservation, the guide will contact you to arrange the practical details and listen to your preferences.
Please note: during an average harbor visit, we cover a distance of 75km in a few hours, which is not feasible by bike or on foot.
 You provide your own transportation during the harbor visit:
  • Our guide will meet you at a location of your choice.
    A convenient location is Kinepolis Antwerp.
  • If you come by bus: on average, we cover 75km and provide a 15-minute break for the driver in the middle of the tour. Our guide will accompany your driver throughout the harbor.
Practical Information:
  • A harbor visit lasts 2 to 2.5 hours. The duration may vary depending on traffic and conditions in the harbor.
  • Our guides provide assistance in Dutch, English, French, or German.
  • You can find an indication of a possible route by road or water on this map.
  • The cost is €15 per person or €12 per student.
    Groups with more than 44 people receive a €2 discount per person.
    The tour can be extended by 1 hour for €75.
    We have a minimum cost of €210 for the guide.
    Prices include 21% VAT.
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Our guide + a car or bus


Did you know that the Port of Antwerp is the largest in the world in terms of surface area? With the numerous bridges and locks, you will see the most of the port when we travel by road. This also gives our guide the most freedom to consider your interests and preferences.
We provide a car or bus:
  • We distribute your request to local bus companies that are known to provide good service.
  • Prices for buses vary due to fluctuating fuel prices and occupancy. We select the most affordable rate for you, and you have the option to cancel the request free of charge.
Practical Information:
  • Same guidelines as when you reserve only a guide. For the cost of the guide: see 'Book only a guide'.
  • A request must be submitted at least 1 month prior to the tour's execution.
  • We pass on the cost of the car or bus to you; you will receive one invoice. An indication of the prevailing rates, subject to variations, including 6% VAT:
    • Fixed cost: €75
    • Car: €120 (+ guide)
    • Minibus up to 7 people: €250 (+ guide)
    • Bus up to 32 people: €450 (+ guide)
    • Bus up to 54 people: €520 (+ guide)
    • Double-decker bus up to 84 people: €750 (+ guide)
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Our guide + a boat


Our partner, Waterlimo, offers a comfortable speedboat with a 360° view of the port. In good weather, the windows slide open, and in bad weather, you are protected against rain and cold. Our guide blends in with your group and answers all questions: a unique experience on the water!
We provide a boat:
  • Our booking system verifies the availability of a boat with our partner, Waterlimo.
  • A harbor visit by boat can easily be combined with a harbor visit by bus.
Practical Information:
  • Maximum 6 participants per boat, 4 boats can be used simultaneously.
  • Our guides accompany in Dutch, English, French, or German.
  • The start and end of the trip are at Trappenkade Kempisch Dok.
  • An inquiry should be submitted at least 2 weeks before the tour's execution.
  • We pass on the cost of the boat to you; you will receive one invoice.
  • From 735€, VAT included
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Our guide + Vespa's


Exploring the harbor by Vespa is above all an experience: ride where a bus or boat cannot reach, along the quays, between cargo and containers, and smell the largest coffee, chocolate, and fruit port in Europe. Our partner Vespa Waasland brings the well-maintained Vespas on-site for a smooth departure.
We provide Vespas:
  • Our booking system verifies the availability of Vespas with our partner Vespa Waasland.
  • Helmets are also provided.
  • If a few days before the tour the weather seems unfavorable, we will discuss with you the possibilities for an alternative date or means of transportation.
  • A port visit by Vespa can easily be combined with a harbor visit by bus.
Practical Information:
  • Start and end of the tour at Houtdok-Zuidkaai, or at a location of your choice.
  • For the cost of the guide: see 'Book only a guide'.
  • The area that can be visited by Vespa or bicycle can be seen on this map.
  • Drivers must have a valid driver's license B with them on the day of the harbor visit.
  • An application must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the tour's execution.
  • We pass on the cost price for the Vespas to you; you will receive one invoice.
  • From 360€ + 65€ per Vespa, incl. VAT. Each Vespa can accommodate 2 people.
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Book Only a Guide


You already have your own car, bus, boat, or scooters? Great, just book our guide. After making a reservation, the guide will contact you to arrange the practical details and listen to your preferences.
Please note: during an average harbor visit, we cover a distance of 75km in a few hours, which is not feasible by bike or on foot.

Still looking for a bus or minivan? We recommend verhoeven.be or peltax.be.
 You provide your own transportation during the harbor visit:
  • Our guide will meet you at a location of your choice.
    A convenient location is Kinepolis Antwerp.
  • If you come by bus: on average, we cover 75km and provide a 15-minute break for the driver in the middle of the tour. Our guide will accompany your driver throughout the harbor.
Practical Information:
  • A harbor visit lasts 2 to 2.5 hours. The duration may vary depending on traffic and conditions in the harbor.
  • Our guides provide assistance in Dutch, English, French, or German.
  • You can find an indication of a possible route by road or water on this map.
  • The cost is €15 per person or €12 per student.
    Groups with more than 44 people receive a €2 discount per person.
    The tour can be extended by 1 hour for €75.
    We have a minimum cost of €210 for the guide.
    Prices include 21% VAT.
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Our guide + a boat


Our partner, Waterlimo, offers a comfortable speedboat with a 360° view of the port. We sail across the Scheldt towards the Deurganckdock, where the largest ships in the world moor. In good weather, the windows slide open, and in bad weather, you are protected against rain and cold. Our guide blends in with your group and answers all questions: a unique experience on the water!
We provide a boat:
  • Our booking system verifies the availability of a boat with our partner, Waterlimo.
  • A harbor visit by boat can easily be combined with a harbor visit by bus.
Practical Information:
  • Maximum 6 participants per boat, 4 boats can be used simultaneously.
  • Our guides accompany in Dutch, English, French, or German.
  • The start and end of the trip are at the Steenplein.
  • An inquiry should be submitted at least 2 weeks before the tour's execution.
  • We pass on the cost of the boat to you; you will receive one invoice.
  • From 735€, VAT included
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Our guide + Vespa's


Exploring the harbor by Vespa is above all an experience: ride where a bus or boat cannot reach, along the quays, between cargo and containers, and smell the largest coffee, chocolate, and fruit port in Europe. Our partner Vespa Waasland brings the well-maintained Vespas on-site for a smooth departure.
We provide Vespas:
  • Our booking system verifies the availability of Vespas with our partner Vespa Waasland.
  • Helmets are also provided.
  • If a few days before the tour the weather seems unfavorable, we will discuss with you the possibilities for an alternative date or means of transportation.
  • A port visit by Vespa can easily be combined with a harbor visit by bus.
Practical Information:
  • Drivers must have a valid driver's license B with them on the day of the harbor visit.
  • An application must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the tour's execution.
  • We pass on the cost price for the Vespas to you; you will receive one invoice.
  • From 290€ + 65€ per Vespa, incl. VAT. Each Vespa can accommodate 2 people.

Book your guide


The application is online, afterwards you will be contacted by the guide
Practical Information
  1. Follow the steps on our online booking platform and check the availability immediately.
  2. After submitting your non-binding request, we will verify the availability definitively and then send you a confirmation of your reservation.
  3. Upon confirmation, our guide will personally contact you to arrange practical details and listen to your specific wishes and expectations.
  4. Payment is made online through the same booking platform. A reservation is completely non-binding until 1 month before the execution of the harbor visit.
  5. After the tour, you can request an invoice if desired.
Schools, educational programs, delegations, company outings:
Our guides are delighted to adapt to the interests of your group, curriculum, or training. It is no problem to focus more or less on specific topics and/or adjust the route.
The button below opens our online reservation platform.
Book your port visit

Some images to set the mood


Every port visit is different, for us as well. Time and again we imagine ourselves on a journey in our own country through the unique and ever-changing landscape that the port offers. Below are some images to set the mood.
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