600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven

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60 to 90 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Leuven without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.

• Find the beating heart of Leuven on this attraction-packed tour from the Stadhuis, or town hall, to the city’s studious ethos, as represented by the statue of Fonske
• Hear from producer Denzil Walton, a passionate local guide
• Do it all in an hour or take your time, with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

3000 Leuven
Belgium

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Rector de Somerplein
3000 Leuven, Belgium

The tour ends at the Fonske fountain.

What To Expect

Belgium (Pass By)

Tour the center of Leuven, in Belgium.

Flemish Brabant Province (Pass By)

Leuven is the capital of Flemish Brabant province.

Leuven (Pass By)

Walk the Leuven city center with this self-guided audio tour

Great Market Square (Grote Markt) (Pass By)

Begin your tour in the central market square of Leuven.

Historic Leuven Town Hall (Pass By)

Hear about the hall's construction and statues as you gaze up at it.

Saint Peter's Church (Sint-Pieterskerk) (Pass By)

Hear about the church-site's resilient history of destruction and reconstruction.

KU Leuven University Hall (Pass By)

Stop outside the Catholic University of Leuven to hear its history.

KU Leuven (Pass By)

Here about the university's link to the Oude Markt's history.

Naamsestraat (Pass By)

Walk down one of the oldest streets in Leuven while I tell you about it's distant story and immediate attractions.

Krakenstraat (Pass By)

Pass by without stopping, unless you need some refreshment at the many food and beverage vendors.

Oude Markt Leuven (Pass By)

Walk through and hear how this square competes with its sister, the Grote Markt, for the title of Leuven’s most famous square.

Kotmadam (Pass By)

Stop past to greet this famous Leuven resident.

Oude Markt (Pass By)

Stop past the "longest bar in Europe".

Holy Trinity College Preparatory School (Pass By)

See the Holy Trinity College Preparatory School on the Old Market square.

Parijsstraat (Pass By)

Hear about Leuven's recent celebrities as you walk down this street.

Pater Damiaanplein (Pass By)

Stop by the square to visit Saint Anthony's Chapel.

Sint-Antoniuskapel - Damiaancrypte (Pass By)

Stop in the visit the grave of Father Damien.

Sint-Antoniusberg (Pass By)

Walk up the "mountainous" incline of Sint-Antoniusberg street.

Saint Michael's Church (Pass By)

Hear the history of the church as you marvel at its impressive façade.

Sint-Michielsstraat (Pass By)

Walk along the street to see the Hotel De Pastorij followed by the Faculty of Theology.

Hogeschoolplein (Pass By)

Stop at this square so I can tell you where to find a good bite to eat.

Pope's College, KU Leuven (Pass By)

Stand at the college entrance while I share some papal history.

Muntstraat (Pass By)

Let me introduce you to this culinary center of Leuven.

Domus (Pass By)

As I introduce you to this quaint brewery's history, I'll tell you about the delicious beer they've been homebrewing inside since 1985.

M - Museum Leuven (Pass By)

Stop a while for me to tell you about the extensive collection housed inside this exquisite building.

Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein (Pass By)

I'll show your round the largest square in Leuven and tell you how it got its name.

Jan Fabre's Beetle Totem (Pass By)

Let me tell you about the Beetle totem's link to the library in Ladeuzeplein.

University Library & Bell Tower (Pass By)

As you wonder at this impressive building I'll tell you it's short history of only 100 years.

Bondgenotenlaan (Pass By)

Let me introduce you to one of the main shopping areas in Leuven.

Stadsschouwburg Leuven (Pass By)

As you walk past it, I'll point out this theatre that dates from the 1800s.

Rector De Somerplein (Pass By)

We'll end back in the square where we started, the Rector de Somerplein.

Fonske (statue) (Pass By)

The last thing we'll do on our tour is say hello to Fonske, a statue dedicated to enlightenment.

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025