Antwerp is popularly known for its historic diamond industry as well as several family oriented tourist attractions which make it a city suitable for any visitor. The most ideal ways of sightseeing in the city is through using horse-drawn carriages and motorized trams that depart from Grote market and travel around the city centre. Likewise, there are many leisure boat trips on river scheldt and the many canals as well as the harbour make it even more enjoyable. Among the many attractions one can sample out in Antwerp include an underwater tunnel at the city’s popular aquatopia aquarium where visitors enjoy excellent views of the fish as they swim and the world’s oldest zoological gardens that plays host 5, 000 animals of over 1, 000 species.

• City zoo - it’s centrally located at the heart of Antwerp and houses very many types of animals that are a major attraction in the city. The most common of these animals at the zoo include giraffes, penguins, hippos, tapirs, elephants, tamarins as well as reptiles that are all housed within themed enclosures of different sizes. This attraction is mainly open throughout the year with discounted entrance charges for children and seniors.
• Aquatopia aquarium - this is a perfect attraction within the city and is literally the home to many fish and other sea creatures. There are landscaped coral reefs, large rays, sharks, a tropical rain forest with reptiles, a submarine experience and a recently opened indoor playground area that is found directly next to the shark tank. Its open daily and has discounts on entrance fees for children.
• Brewery tours - it is located in the tZuid district and this historic brewery was established in the mid 19^th century. It is located within an important listed building and known in the entire country for its famous brown ale. You can have guided tours through the brewery who will explain all the major processes that are involved in coming up with liquid nectar with an opportunity to sample the actual procedure.
• River scheldt - this river plays an integral part in the daily Antwerp life as it is predominant in the westerly part of the city. It is crossed by many bridges and tunnels making boat trips on the river the best way to sightsee. Most of these cruise missions last for approximately one hour and they come with a variety of packages that include evening trips which end at the Steenplein. They are open hourly and may vary from one day to another with charges for both children and seniors.
• Catamaran castle - it is a large boat complex accommodating up to 600 people and incorporates a restaurant, bar, casino and a conference centre that encompass 700 square meters of space. The castle hosts regular selection of diverse events that include parties with live music. They open when there are events and vary with corresponding charges thus it is important to check the events listing in advance.
• Port of Antwerp - it is strategically located and features an inland setting that allows ships of all sizes to sail through for a distance of up to 80km. It is joined by river scheldt and has been used for over 500 years to do commercial shipping with an array of waterfront attractions that are closely located to each other for convenience. Boat trips can be found any time which allows tourists to appreciate the city’s skyline from a distance.
• Pirates island – it’s the country’s biggest indoor playground and suitable for children. It covers three floors and housed within a renovated warehouse within the city docklands and forms a large ship with slides, ropes, soft play equipment as well as refreshments. Open all days of the week apart from Monday and Tuesday while accompanying adults enter free of charge.