Excursion to Leuven and Mechelen from Brussels

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Overview

Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day tour to Leuven and Mechelen from Brussels. Don't worry about time-consuming public transport; Instead, take advantage of return bus transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can impart context you may not discover on your own. Plus, you'll also have time to explore the cities independently and at your own pace.

Activity location

Great Market Square (Grote Markt)
- Leuven, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Carrefour de l'Europe
- Carrefour de l'Europe
- 1000, Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium

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Tour in English

10h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:30 am

Price details

AU$83.50 x 1 AdultAU$83.50

Total

Until Thu, 8 May

What's included, what's not

Guided tour of Leuven
Professional guide
Guided tour of Mechelen
Round trip by air-conditioned bus
City recommendations
Pick up and return to the hotel.
Food and drink

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will receive confirmation at the time of booking
Our guides have in mind the best for clients; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and takes about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat

Activity itinerary

Great Market Square (Grote Markt)

Once we arrive in Leuven, we will visit the Grote Markt, located next to the town hall, an impressive building symbol of the city.

Saint Peter's Church

We will pass by the Church of San Pedro, where we will learn more details about this Gothic temple.

University Library & Bell Tower

Get into the lively student atmosphere by visiting the library square of the University of Leuven.

Old Market Square

We will continue towards the Oude Markt square, a square full of bars and restaurants where we will admire the facades of the traditional Flemish buildings and one of the places where nightlife is concentrated.

Sint-Michielskerk

Learn about baroque architecture by walking past the Church of San Miguel.

Sint-Antoniuskerk

Continue to the Church of San Antonio, where we will learn about the history and medieval architecture of the area.

Groot Begijnhof

Enter the Middle Ages through the Grand Beguinage of Leuven, declared a World Heritage Site, and where you will discover a fairy-tale landscape.

Leuven

Enjoy free time in the city and visit the city on your own. We are waiting for you again to go to Mechelen!

Grote Markt

Our first stop in Mechelen will be Grote Markt. Here, among other buildings, we highlight the Town Hall, whose history and architectural style we will discover.

Paleis van Margareta van Oostenrijk (Palace of Margaret of Austria)

Our next stop will be at Margaret of York Palace. Here, we will discover the different uses that this palace has had over time, as well as the history of this woman.

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

We discover the city's cathedral, as well as its huge tower, which has 514 steps and 43 bells.

Mechelen

Enjoy free time in Mechelen to visit the city on your own before heading to Brussels.

Location

Activity location

Great Market Square (Grote Markt)
- Leuven, Belgium

Meeting/Redemption Point

Carrefour de l'Europe
- Carrefour de l'Europe
- 1000, Bruxelles, Bruxelles, Belgium

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