ANTWERP BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
A Day of Rubens, Stew, and Suds: Tasting Antwerp from Groenplaats to De Koninck
A seven-hour guided tasting tour that begins at Groenplaats, includes a Flemish lunch at De Rooden Hoed, and finishes with an interactive brewery visit at De Koninck—useful for planning timing, logistics, and what’s included.
A Day of Rubens, Stew, and Suds: Tasting Antwerp from Groenplaats to De Koninck.
Gather at the Rubens statue on Groenplaats and set off on an English‑language tasting tour that threads through Antwerp’s historic center: sampling Belgian beer, chocolates and biscuits, pausing for a classic Flemish lunch at the city’s oldest restaurant, then boarding a tram for an interactive visit to Brewery De Koninck.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Begin at Groenplaats beneath Rubens
The program starts at Groenplaats in front of the statue of Peter Paul Rubens, where the guide gives a concise introduction to Antwerp’s history before the tasting tour departs through the historic center.
Flemish lunch at De Rooden Hoed
At 13:00 the group dines at Restaurant De Rooden Hoed—Antwerp’s oldest restaurant—enjoying a Flemish stew with Belgian fresh fries, homemade mayonnaise and applesauce; water is provided and coffee or tea follow.
Interactive beer adventure at De Koninck
After a scenic tram ride from the city center, Brewery De Koninck offers a self‑guided, audiovisual tour with hands‑on elements and two perfectly tapped tasting beers—one served before the tour and one during.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
This is a city‑walking tasting route punctuated by tram rides: a morning meetup at Groenplaats leads into curated tastings and historical stops, a leisurely midday Flemish lunch, an atmospheric tram ride through Antwerp’s streets, and an engaging, interactive brewery visit that closes the day near the Central Station district.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits—and what the operator notes about limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs approximately 7 hours in total.
Guided tasting tour through Antwerp, Flemish lunch at Restaurant De Rooden Hoed (including half bottle of water per person and coffee or tea), tram transfers to and from Brewery De Koninck, and the brewery visit with two tasting beers.
Start at Groenplaats in front of the Rubens statue; the tour finishes in the Central Station district near local hotels.
The lunch menu includes Flemish stew, fries, mayonnaise and applesauce; special dietary requests are possible.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where and when does the tour begin?
The tour begins at Groenplaats in front of the Rubens statue; the tasting program starts at 10:30.
How long is the Full day RADECS 2025 program?
The overall duration is approximately 7 hours.
Is lunch provided and what does it include?
Yes: lunch at Restaurant De Rooden Hoed includes a Flemish stew with Belgian fresh fries, homemade mayonnaise and applesauce; water (half bottle per person) and coffee or tea are included.
Are tram rides part of the program?
Yes: participants board Tram 7 from the historic center to Brewery De Koninck, and later Tram 15 (via the metro) to return toward the Central Station district.
What happens at Brewery De Koninck?
The brewery offers a self‑guided, audiovisual and interactive tour with hands‑on elements and two perfectly tapped tasting beers—one served before the tour and one during; the visit concludes at 17:00.
Will the guide speak English?
Yes—the tasting tour through Antwerp is led by an English‑speaking guide.