Lost Lanes and Secret Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour

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3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Mechelen, Belgium’s hidden medieval gem, on a three-hour walking tour through its historic streets, secret courtyards, and UNESCO-protected sites.

Starting at Saint Rumbold’s Cathedral, see its unfinished tower, once intended as the world’s tallest. Explore Margaret of Austria’s Renaissance legacy, the tranquil Begijnhofs, and the restored Rik Wouters Garden.

Visit Kazerne Dossin, a WWII memorial, and end at De Zalm, an ornate guild house. Highlights include 49-bell carillon concerts, hidden religious refuges, Gouden Carolus beer from a 14th-century brewery, and quirky sites like the Devil’s House and the Adam and Eve House.

Mechelen blends rich history, vibrant design, and quiet charm—offering more protected monuments than Bruges, but far fewer tourists.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts just off Mechelen's main square at the tourist signpost in front of Bar Klak, Schoenmarkt 5. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends near Grootbrug on Dijlepasd.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by what is considered the most important cathedral in Belgium, a stunning example of Gothic architecture with a booming organ that shakes the dusty statues. This tour does not include entry fees.

    Admission ticket free
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    Stroll along where locals come to meet, have a drink, and relax at the end of the day. It's also where people come to get married or register a birth in the town hall

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk around the Gothic Sint-Janskerk. This beautiful white stone church dating from the 1300s. Admission is not included in this tour

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by this historic library with stunning interior, located in an abandoned baroque monastery, founded by Catholic monks fleeing from the Netherlands, however admission fees are not included in this tour

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll past one of the oldest breweries in Belgium, serving what is considered one of the best craft beers in the world, noting that this tour does not include any entry or participation fees for it

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Sneak a peek at this historic and gothic masterpiece, and learn of the troubled past of the architect, Margaret of Austria. This tour does not include entry fees

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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