The trendy outskirts
of the city,
drinks included!
120 minutes | from € 345
An active and immersive Vespa ride through Antwerp’s overlooked outskirts, far beyond the historic centre.
Cruise past surprising neighbourhoods and trendy areas that most visitors never reach. A fresh look at how Antwerp expands, adapts and connects its people, (industrial) past and green spaces.
This tour is guided by the renowned guides of Taste The City.
Description
Itinerary
Practicalities
What you’ll experience
- Off the beaten path
Swap the postcard routes for Antwerp’s backroads and hidden corners. On a guided Vespa ride, you’ll cruise beyond the historic center into unexpected city districts, passing unique spots most visitors never see. - A route shaped around you
Tell us what you’re curious about: architecture, neighbourhood stories, port life, innovation, maritime heritage, green corridors. Your local Taste The City guide adapts the ride on the spot. Nothing is scripted, except the safety rules. - Storytelling that keeps you hooked
The Taste The City guides know Antwerp inside out and bring it to life with enthusiastic, easy storytelling. You’ll hear how the city grew, changed and keeps moving, without feeling like you’re in a lecture. - Plenty of stops, with a drink
We pause often for views and photos: skyline moments, hidden corners, cozy squares, unexpected calm and a drink!
Why ride with the guides from Taste The City?
- Validated quality
Taste The City guides have been bringing Antwerp to life for over a decade, with raving reviews to match. They know the city inside out and combine deep local knowledge with enthusiastic storytelling that keeps everyone engaged. On Antwerp Vespa Tours, you’re guided by people who have already proven their quality thousands of times, and still love showing Antwerp from fresh angles. - Total flexibility
No fixed script, no souvenir traps; the tour adapts to your interests and the current port activities. - Multi-lingual
This tour is available in English, Dutch, French and German.
Book your local guide, buckle up, and watch Europe’s gateway port reveal itself in real time with riveting stories and the freedom of the open road.
What's included?
- One drink per person at a cozy little place during the tour
- Late-model due-seat Vespas (automatic transmission) + fuel
- Helmets
- Safety briefing and practice loop in a quiet street
- Pre-tour consultation & fully tailored route
We shape the itinerary around your group’s interests, real-time port activity, and traffic. - Multilingual live narration
English and Dutch guides available. - All running costs
Fuel, parking, insurance, taxes, and any required port-zone access fees are already covered.
What's not included?
- Protective clothing
Please bring your own jacket, long trousers, closed shoes, and gloves if desired. - Hotel transfers
Guests arrange transport to and from the start/finish point. - Damage excess
The Vespa rental includes basic insurance; any collision damage is the rider’s responsibility.
Read me first
Dynamic Routing – Guided by Your Interests
Think of this itinerary as a sketch, not a script. Your guide is the tour’s greatest asset, constantly tuning the route to your wishes, be that real-time conditions such as weather, traffic or just how you're feeling. If one spot becomes inaccessible, the guide seamlessly swaps in an equally compelling location, ensuring every minute stays rich, relevant, and uniquely yours.
01
Stadspark Start-Up – Safety Spin & Old-Town Glide
Meet your guide beside Antwerp’s leafy Stadspark, where your gleaming Vespas await. After fitting helmets and outlining convoy signals, the guide leads you down a calm side street for a quick throttle-and-brake warm-up, sharing pro tips picked up from years of port scooter runs. Confidence set, you weave past gabled guild houses and hidden courtyards toward the Scheldt, feeling the city’s centuries unfold at scooter speed.
02
Diamond District Passage – Trade, Tradition & Hidden Worlds
Glide into Antwerp’s Diamond District, where polished shopfronts and discreet security set the scene for one of the city’s most fascinating micro worlds. Your Taste The City guide points out the tiny details you’d otherwise miss: trading houses tucked behind unassuming facades, Hebrew signs on corner stores, and the steady rhythm of a neighbourhood shaped by generations of craftsmanship. As you roll past the heart of the Orthodox Jewish community, you get a respectful, insider view of how tradition and global business quietly share the same streets.
03
Krugerstraat Ride-By – Global Street Art & Urban Colour
Roll into Krugerstraat, where Antwerp’s urban edge turns into an open air gallery of world class street art. Here, walls become canvases during an international graffiti event that draws celebrated artists from across the globe. As you pass towering murals and layered masterworks, your guide reveals how this quiet street became a magnet for creative talent. It is a bold, unexpected burst of colour that shows a very different side of the city.
04
Kogels Osylei Cruise – Belle Époque Grandeur & Bold Facades
Cruise into Kogels Osylei, a street that feels like Antwerp decided to show off. Grand facades, playful details, and bold turn of the century architecture line both sides, from ornate balconies to turrets and stained glass. Your guide highlights the little features most people ride past: symbols, sculpted faces, and the mix of styles that makes every house feel like its own statement. It is a short passage, but one that always earns a slow roll and a few wide eyed looks.
05
Berchem Crossing – A City Within The City
Pass through Berchem, where Antwerp takes on a rhythm all its own. Busy squares, local shops, handsome streets and lived in corners give this district a character that feels both independent and deeply connected to the wider city. As you ride through, your guide shares how Berchem grew into one of Antwerp’s most distinctive neighbourhoods, with a strong identity that locals are proud to call their own.
06
Sint Maria Pause – Hospital Heritage & Quiet Grandeur
Pause by the former Sint Maria hospital on Vredestraat, a striking landmark with a layered place in Antwerp’s urban story. Behind its impressive architecture lies a site that served generations of residents and still carries the quiet presence of that past. Your guide brings the building to life with stories about its role in the neighbourhood and the changes it has witnessed over time. It is one of those places that reveals how much history can linger behind a single facade.
07
Santé Stop – Local Sips & Well Earned Pause
Time for a relaxed pause at a spot that fits the moment, chosen by your guide based on the group and the weather. Maybe it is a sunny terrace, maybe a cosy local café, but in every case it is a good place to catch your breath and soak in the atmosphere. Your guide treats everyone to a drink, so glasses go up for a cheerful santé before the ride continues.
08
Provinciehuis Passage – Glass Landmark & Modern Antwerp
Ride past the new Provinciehuis, one of Antwerp’s boldest contemporary landmarks. Its sharp lines and striking glass façade make it stand out immediately, but there is more here than modern design alone. Your guide explains how this building became a symbol of renewal in the district, linking public function with architectural ambition. It is a clean, confident statement that shows Antwerp is not only shaped by history, but also by what it chooses to build next.
09
Vlinderpaleis Stop – Cathedral Of Justice & Contemporary Design
Stop at the Vlinderpaleis, Antwerp’s courthouse and one of the city’s most impressive pieces of modern architecture. With its soaring halls, sharp geometry and dramatic light, it feels more like a cathedral of justice than an office building. Your guide shares the story behind its nickname and design, and how this place fits into Antwerp’s ongoing transformation. Even from the outside, it is a stop that makes you look twice.
10
Waterpoort Pause – Historic Gateway & Dockside Renewal
The final stretch brings you to the Waterpoort and the Gedempte Zuiderdokken, where layers of Antwerp’s past and present meet in one wide urban scene. The Waterpoort stands as a graceful reminder of the city’s historic grandeur, while the redeveloped docks show how former harbour space can be given a completely new role. As you pause here, your guide ties together stories of trade, change and city life, just before the ride turns back toward the centre.
Practical information
- Duration
2 hours, or shorter if you prefer it. - Available everyday from 9h to 21h.
- Drivers must be 24+ years old, passengers must be 16+ years old.
- All guests need a photo ID for possible port checks.
- All drivers need a valid car or motorcycle driver's license.
Start location is near the Central Park in the centre of town, the exact location is shared after booking.
After you have booked a tour
- You will get an automated email from our booking platform to confirm your booking.
Please contact us at info@antwerpvespatours.com if you have not received an email, as it means there is most likely something wrong with your booking. - We assign a guide to your tour.
She or he will contact you personally to discuss the configuration of your tour, including the exact start location.
Payment
- At the time of the booking, there is no need to pay immediately, unless you're booking last-minute.
- Payment is due 2 weeks prior to the tour at the latest.
- Payments can be made online, which offers bank transfers too. Please take into account the strict deadline of payment 2 weeks in advance of the tour: if your payment is not received in time, your tour will get canceled. We do not accept bank statements as proof of payment.
- If requested, an invoice can be made after a tour has taken place. We do make exceptions for large companies, schools or government-sponsored organizations.
- We do not provide registration documents for your company's vendor-approval procedures, as these are time-intensive.
Changes and cancelling
We aim to provide optimal flexibility, any changes can always be discussed.
To change a booking:
- You can follow the link provided in the automated email you receive after booking a tour
- Let us know via Whatsapp-chat at +32 456 89 02 03
- Send us via email at info@antwerpvespatours.com
In order to avoid mistakes, we don't process changes based on phone calls.
Cancelling a booking is possible without any fees if done prior to 14 days prior to the tour.
- Any cancelations earlier than 14 days prior to the tour can be processed with a full refund.
- Any cancelations later than 14 days and earlier than 1 day prior to the tour can be processed with a 50% refund.
- Any cancelations later than 1 day prior to the tour can be processed with a 20% refund.
We preserve the right to cancel a tour from our end in case of:
- Extreme weather conditions
- Sudden illness or emergency of our guide (we always try to find a replacement)
- Technical issues (we always try to find an alternative)
- Force majeure due to external factors such as strikes, local events or government-imposed restrictions
We provide maximum flexibility to move your booking to another date, if desired.
Please note
Before you book, please note:
- Mobility & accessibility
This tour is not suitable for people who can't use a regular motorcycle. - Health considerations
Some zones expose you to fumes, dust, and occasional loud noises. Guests with severe respiratory issues or sound sensitivities should bring medication/ear protection.
No strenuous activity is involved, but short walks over uneven ground are possible if you choose to disembark. - ID & security
Every participant should carry a valid photo ID; random port-security checks are possible. - Language & hearing
Hard-of-hearing guests can stand nearest to the guide when we stop.
Knowing these details helps us keep your visit smooth, safe, and perfectly tailored to your group.
Legal
Please find more information at our Terms Of Service and Privacy & GDPR pages.
Pricing
Our pricing is straightforward:
- There is a € 275 base tariff, which includes one drink per person.
- Per Vespa the cost is € 75, fuel and helmets included.
Every Vespa fits 2 people comfortably.
These prices include 21% VAT.
Traveling with more than 10 people? Contact us for a quote for groups with up to 90 participants.






















