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600 Years of History and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Leuven
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1 Hours to 1 Hours 30 Minutes
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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
Meeting And Pickup
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What To Expect
Belgium
Tour the center of Leuven, in Belgium.
• Admission Ticket Free
Flemish Brabant Province
Leuven is the capital of Flemish Brabant province.
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Leuven
Walk the Leuven city center with this self-guided audio tour
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Great Market Square (Grote Markt)
Begin your tour in the central market square of Leuven.
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Town Hall (Stadhuis)
Hear about the hall's construction and statues as you gaze up at it.
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Saint Peter's Church (Sint-Pieterskerk)
Hear about the church-site's resilient history of destruction and reconstruction.
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Stop outside the Catholic University of Leuven to hear its history.
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Here about the university's link to the Oude Markt's history.
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Walk down one of the oldest streets in Leuven while I tell you about it's distant story and immediate attractions.
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Pass by without stopping, unless you need some refreshment at the many food and beverage vendors.
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Old Market Square
Walk through and hear how this square competes with its sister, the Grote Markt, for the title of Leuven’s most famous square.
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Kotmadam
Stop past to greet this famous Leuven resident.
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Stop past the "longest bar in Europe".
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See the Holy Trinity College Preparatory School on the Old Market square.
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Hear about Leuven's recent celebrities as you walk down this street.
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Stop by the square to visit Saint Anthony's Chapel.
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Stop in the visit the grave of Father Damien.
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Walk up the "mountainous" incline of Sint-Antoniusberg street.
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Hear the history of the church as you marvel at its impressive façade.
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Walk along the street to see the Hotel De Pastorij followed by the Faculty of Theology.
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Stop at this square so I can tell you where to find a good bite to eat.
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Stand at the college entrance while I share some papal history.
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Let me introduce you to this culinary center of Leuven.
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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.
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M - Museum Leuven
Stop a while for me to tell you about the extensive collection housed inside this exquisite building.
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I'll show your round the largest square in Leuven and tell you how it got its name.
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Jan Fabre's Beetle Totem
Let me tell you about the Beetle totem's link to the library in Ladeuzeplein.
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University Library & Bell Tower
As you wonder at this impressive building I'll tell you it's short history of only 100 years.
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Let me introduce you to one of the main shopping areas in Leuven.
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As you walk past it, I'll point out this theatre that dates from the 1800s.
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We'll end back in the square where we started, the Rector de Somerplein.
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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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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