The words of these land movers evoke atmospheres, smells and sounds - straight to our hearts.
This walk is a beautiful combination with the Red Star Line story within the museum walls. It is also a fine way to make a worthwhile move between station and museum, in either direction.
Practical information
- Guided walk
- For adults
- Duration: 2 hours
- max. 15 people per group/guide
- You choose whether to start the walk at Central Station or at the Red Star Line Museum, you specify this when booking. It is not a loop walk, so you finish at the other location.
Start locations:- Flamingoplein, ZOO Antwerp, near Central Station
- Red Star Line Museum, Montevideostraat 3
Price
- Guided walk: 120 euro
- Visit to the museum tower included
- Museum visit not included
Info and reservation
- Guided visits with a visit date up to 30 September 2025 can be requested via Experience Antwerp.
- Guided visits with a visit date from 1 October 2025 can be requested via rsl_balie@antwerpen.be aanvragen. Be sure to include the following information:
- Name tour
- Name organisation, company or school
- Postcode in Belgium or nationality
- Date (Monday closing day)
- Starting hour: 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm or 1pm (max. 2 guides per starting hour)
- Number of participants (max. 15 participants per guide)
- Language: Dutch/French/English/German. Other languages on request.
- Start location: Flamingoplein, ZOO Antwerp, near Central Station or Red Star Line Museum
- Mail accompanying person
- Mobile number accompanying person
Tip
Before or after your walk in the city, a museum visit is recommended. This way you will discover the full story of the shipping company and the stories of land movers in full context. You can schedule a visit without a guide or a guided tour.
Lunch
If the weather is fine, a picnic with your own packed lunch in the Belvedère Park (on the banks of the Scheldt) is an excellent addition to your museum visit.
In less clement weather, you can picnic in the museum, please email rsl_balie@antwerpen.be.
