Climbing the tower of the cathedral.

Climb the cathedral tower to see the city from an unforgettable height.

The tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady has been a guiding star, the main decoration and icon of Antwerp for about five centuries. From April to September, it is open to visitors again. Do not miss the opportunity to admire the city and its surroundings from a 123-meter height.

Walk through the Meat House.

Climbing the tower is part of a group tour. The tour begins at the Meat House Museum. There you will learn about tower music, clock and carillon. Why is the tower of the cathedral a bell tower? What functions did the tower clock have before? Who really made such a giant watch? Your guide will tell you about it.

Cathedral Tower: more than 500 steps

Then you walk, together with the group, go to the cathedral bell tower to climb it step by step. More than 500 steps will lead you to the top. Along the way, you will make stops, for example, behind a giant dial or near a carillon. You go up to the gallery at 90 meters, where you will have enough time to enjoy the view. In good weather, you can see the Rombouts Cathedral in Mechelen and even the Atomium in Brussels.

Practical information.

• Every Wednesday, April 5 to September 20 (but not Wednesday 26/4, 31/5 and 28/6).
• Three excursions a day, from 9:30 to 12 hours, from 12:30 to 15 hours and from 14 to 16.30.
• Beginning at the Meat House Museum, Vleeshouwerstraat 38, Antwerp
• Price: 30 euros per person.
• Children only over 8 years old. Children from 8 to 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
• Wear comfortable shoes (without heels), you will walk a lot. In bad weather, the climb is sometimes canceled.