Tour 2: Green Treasure
Rubens' garden was a lively place. This is where he received his friends, as well as art lovers and heads of state. Follow our guide and let your imagination and senses run wild.
No better place to contemplate Rubens' genius and international fame than the new museum garden. He could also just be a normal person here at the same time. A father playing with his children and a bon vivant enjoying himself fun with his best friends.
Our guide takes you back in time and tells you about Rubens' versatility, expertly translated into a garden design with a huge diversity of plants and colours. There are no fewer than 17,427 plants: tulips, laurels, oranges, pomegranates, figs, limes, carnations, roses, daffodils, lemons... From trees to climbing plants, water plants, shrubs and bulbs. A feast for the eyes in every season. The perfect cross-fertilisation between 17th-century grandeur and contemporary design.
Practical information
This tour is available from 1 October 2024.
Number of participants
max. 2 groups per time slot
1 group = max. 15 persons
Duration
90 minutes
Price
€95 per guide + €25 administration cost
Make sure you order the right number of tickets for your group, on top of the guide.
Languages
Dutch, French, English, German – Other languages on request
When
Tuesday and Thursday: starting time at 10am or 12pm
Booking
Online booking only via Experience Antwerp
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