Experience the cathedral!
On a tailor-made tour
The cathedral offers a wide choice of different guided tours.
For requests for groups of more than 200 visitors, you will receive a tailor-made offer.
Guided tour
during the cathedral’s visiting hours
An experienced guide will take you on a tour of the cathedral. You will learn more about the building’s history and significance and its art heritage.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Price: standard entrance fee per person, rates at the ticket office
Guide: € 85,00 cash to be paid to the guide or by bank transfer to the secretariat
Duration: 90 minutes
Book by e-mail: info@dekathedraal.be
Guided tour behind the scenes
during the cathedral’s visiting hours
An experienced guide will take you on a tour of the cathedral. You learn more about the building’s history and significance and its art heritage. You will also have the opportunity to visit places that you never surmised existed in the cathedral. The climb of the small tower and the view of the garden are the highlights of this tour.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Price: € 15,00 per visitor, also applies to inhabitants of the province of Antwerp
Guide: € 85,00 cash to be paid to the guide or by bank transfer to the secretariat
Duration: 120 minutes
Book by e-mail: info@dekathedraal.be
Nocturne
Evening visit after the cathedral’s visiting hours
The cathedral’s interior is most magnificent at dusk. The setting sun creates a unique atmosphere, that you can fully enjoy during your evening visit. The space is just as magical when it’s completely dark outside. During an evening visit, a professional guide will take you on a tour of the most beautiful places in the cathedral.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Basic price: € 450,00 incl. VAT
Per visitor: € 5,00 incl. VAT
Start: between 6 pm and 8 pm
Duration: 90 minutes
Book by e-mail: info@dekathedraal.be
Nocturne behind the scenes
Evening visit after the cathedral’s visiting hours
An evening visit behind the scenes adds another dimension to your visit of these ‘secret places’ in the cathedral. You enjoy the kind of tranquillity that you can never experience during daytime when the cathedral is teeming with visitors. The panoramic view from the small tower across the city is equally breath-taking at night.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Basic price: € 700,00 incl. VAT
Per visitor: € 5,00 incl. VAT
Start: between 6 pm and 8 pm
Duration: 120 minutes
Book by e-mail: info@dekathedraal.be
Organ demonstration
Evening visit after the cathedral’s visiting hours
The cathedral has two exceptional organs. During an organ demo, the cathedral’s organist will give an impassioned and expert explanation about the classic Metzler organ in the transept and the romantic Schyven organ in the choir loft. He will perform a number of organ works, which will reveal the characteristics of the two organs to their full advantage. A wonderful experience, even for people who are not necessarily organ aficionados.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Basic price: € 600,00 incl. VAT
Per visitor: € 5,00 incl. VAT (maximum 60 people)
Start: between 6 pm and 8 pm
Duration: 70 minutes
Book by e-mail: info@dekathedraal.be
Nocturne combined with an organ demonstration
Evening visit after the cathedral’s visiting hours
You can combine a short, guided tour of the cathedral with an organ demonstration. This formula promises an interesting evening with an exclusive character.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Basic price: € 800,00 incl. VAT
Per visitor: € 5,00 incl. VAT (maximum 60 people)
Start: between 6 pm and 8 pm
Duration: 150 minutes
Book by e-mail: info@dekathedraal.be
Free guided tours for individual visitors
during the cathedral’s visiting hours
The cathedral reception group offers free guided tours in various languages at regular times. Individual visitors can join on the spot. For the current schedule, please contact us at info@dekathedraal.be or check the monthly schedule.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Price: free + standard entrance fee per person
Times: according to schedule and subject to change
