ANTWERP CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Stadswandeling: Leven rond de brouwerij — Oud-Berchem & ’t Groen Kwartier on Foot
A focused, 2-hour guided walk from Brouwerij De Koninck that traces Oud Berchem’s working‑class past and the Groen Kwartier’s recent urban transformation.
Stadswandeling: Leven rond de brouwerij — Oud-Berchem & ’t Groen Kwartier on Foot.
This compact city walk leads through Oud Berchem and the Groen Kwartier, a neighborhood where workers’ cottages and stately houses meet newly repurposed military buildings and leafy garden streets. Over two hours you’ll encounter local cafés, green oases and examples of deliberate, sustainable redevelopment that define the area’s evolving identity.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Historic Oud Berchem
Discover Oud Berchem’s arc from a once‑thriving workers’ quarter to a neighborhood prized by young families, with charm in its workers’ houses and impressive older residences that chronicle the area’s past.
Groen Kwartier: Military Hospital to Green Living
Explore the Groen Kwartier’s conversion of a former military hospital into a modern residential area emphasizing sustainability and green public space, a clear example of contemporary urban redevelopment.
't PAKT and Trendy Hotspots
Visit 't PAKT—a creative hub where old industrial structures house entrepreneurs, artists and food operators—and wander the neighborhood’s garden streets, cafés and small plazas that reflect a lively local atmosphere.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
The tour unfolds as a two‑hour loop beginning and ending at Brouwerij De Koninck, alternating short historical vignettes with on‑the‑ground examples of recent urban interventions. You move from intimate residential streets to open green pockets and transformed industrial buildings, with stops that highlight both heritage architecture and contemporary reuse.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this walk
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided walk lasts 2 hours.
Start and end at Brouwerij De Koninck.
Rate from €25 per person (applies from a minimum of 10 people); for groups under 10 a fixed price of €225 applies.
This is a two‑hour city walking tour that moves between streets, squares and short green stretches; plan to be on foot for the full duration.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 2 hours.
Where does the walk start and finish?
The tour starts and ends at Brouwerij De Koninck.
What does the price cover and how much is it?
The per‑person rate starts at €25 (this rate applies from a minimum of 10 persons); for groups fewer than 10 people a fixed price of €225 applies.
Is there a minimum number of participants?
The per‑person pricing applies from a minimum of 10 participants; groups of fewer than 10 are charged the fixed €225 fee.
Who runs this city walk?
The walk is operated by Forton Events.