Antwerp, a beautiful Belgian city known for its rich history, art, and diamond trading, is a must-visit destination for travelers. To make your experience in this enchanting city hassle-free, consider the Antwerp City Card – a convenient pass that grants you access to public transport, museums, attractions, and more. In this blog post, we’ll explore what’s included in the Antwerp City Card, the options available, and how to order and use your city pass.
What’s included in the Antwerp City Card?
The Antwerp City Card comes packed with benefits to help you make the most of your visit to this wonderful city:
Unlimited Free Public Transport
With the Antwerp City Card, you get unlimited access to Antwerp’s public transport system (called De Lijn), which includes buses, and trams. This enables you to travel almost anywhere with ease in Antwerp.
I personally found it quite easy to walk to most major attractions from the Antwerp Central train station, however, there are a few attractions that are further away and it would be handy to use public transport for those, for sure.
Museums, Churches & Attractions
The city pass includes free or discounted entry to a wide range of museums, landmarks and attractions. Let’s take a look at a few of the most popular museums you get free access to:
- Chocolate Nation
- Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp
- Fashion Museum Antwerp (MoMu)
- Maagdenhuis Museum (Maiden’s House)
- The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA)
- Museum Vleeshuis
- Photo Museum Antwerp (FOMU)
- Museum aan de Stroom (MAS)
- Red Star Line Museum
- Museum De Reede
Here is the full list of 16 museums.
There are three stunning churches included too:
- Cathedral of Our Lady
- St Andrew’s Church
- St Paul’s Church
And a few attractions as well:
- Antwerp Canals
- Antwerp Story
- The Brewery De Koninck
You also get 25% off a visit to the Antwerp Zoo and the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra!
Free City Map
Navigate your way through the picturesque streets of Antwerp with a complimentary city map, available with your Antwerp City Card. The map highlights key attractions, transport hubs, and other points of interest, making it easy to plan your sightseeing adventures.
Antwerp City Card Purchase Options
There are three Antwerp City Card options available, catering to different durations and budgets:
- 24-hour Antwerp City Card: Ideal for a short trip, it costs €27 and is valid for 24 hours (1 day)
- 48-hour Antwerp City Card: Perfect for a weekend getaway, costs €35 for 48 hours (2 days)
- 72-hour Antwerp City Card: For a more extended stay, costs €42 for a 72-hour card (3 days)
And you can buy your Antwerp City Card at any of the following three locations in Antwerp:
- Steenplein 1 Antwerp Visitors Centre
- Central Station Visitors Centre T
- The museum shop of the photography museum FOMU
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Antwerp City Pass work?
The Antwerp City Pass works as a public transport ticket or museum entry pass once you purchase it. If you buy it online, the QR code is used to start the validity period and it is then used as a ticket for all travel and museum and attraction entry.
How to order an Antwerp City Card?
You cannot order an Antwerp City Card online at the moment, however, you can buy one in Antwerp at either of the visitor’s centers (Steenplein 1 or Central Station) or at the museum shop in the FOMU photography museum.
