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- German
- English
- French
- Dutch
Discover Leuven on a private guided walking tour through one of Belgium’s most vibrant historic cities. With your own knowledgeable local guide, you explore a city where centuries of history meet lively student culture.
During this private walking tour, you visit key landmarks and lesser-known corners of Leuven’s historic center. Your guide shares clear stories about the city’s past, its university tradition, architecture, and daily life, giving context to what you see along the way.
The tour lasts about 1.5 hours and is ideal for travelers who want a well-rounded introduction to Leuven in a limited amount of time. It is suitable for solo travelers, couples, and groups.
This tour is a great choice if you want to understand Leuven rather than just walk through it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide near Leuven station, next to the Vredesmonument. Staying in the centre of Leuven (within about 1 km of the Grote Markt)? Choose your hotel at checkout and your guide will meet you there on foot.
You meet your guide near Station Leuven, next to the Vredesmonument.
The tour will end in the city centre of Leuven, around the old market square.
Itinerary
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1Leuven Train Station
Meet your guide at Leuven station, next to the Vredesmonument, and walk together into the historic city center.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Great Market Square (Grote Markt)
Arrive at the Grote Markt, the busiest and most impressive square of Leuven, and the heart of the city for centuries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Saint Peter's Church (Sint-Pieterskerk)
Step up to St. Peter's Church, the most striking building on the square. A first church stood here around the year 1000, and the Gothic church you see today was built in the 15th century.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Historic Leuven Town Hall
Admire the Gothic town hall from the 15th century, decorated with more than 200 statues. It is no longer the seat of the city council, but it is still used for ceremonies.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Next to the town hall stands the Tafelrond, a Gothic-style building on the Grote Markt. Your guide tells you the story behind its name.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Get a glimpse of KU Leuven, founded in 1425 and today the largest university in Belgium. Its many students keep the city young and lively.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Oude Markt Leuven
End your tour on the Oude Markt, a square lined with cafés and bars that is often called the longest bar in Europe. It is the perfect place for a drink after the tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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