600 Years of History and Heritage: A Leuven Walking Tour

Find out what Leuven would have been like in the 1500s, when it was one of the most important cities in medieval Europe. Our walking tour starts in Grote Markt, where you’ll see some of the most gorgeous and impressive buildings in Belgium. Among them is Saint Peter’s Church, which was very nearly the world’s tallest building, and the historical Leuven Town Hall with its 236 statuettes. While you walk through the city centre, I’ll show you parts of the largest, oldest and most prominent university in Belgium, KU Leuven University Hall, Saint Anthony’s Chapel where Father Damien (one of the ten best-known Belgians of all time) is buried, and the impressive Saint Michael’s Church. But it’s not only the city’s medieval wonders that I’ll show you! On this tour, you can also look forward to: • Hearing about the woman who keeps a strict but loving eye on student houses • Saying hello to Fonske, a young man who pours water into a hole in his head • Walking down the “longest bar in Europe,” Leuven Oude Markt • Passing by Domus Brewery, where authentic Belgian beer is traditionally brewed • Taking in M Leuven, an art museum that houses a collection of Gothic sculptures and 15th and 19th-century paintings by various artists • Seeing a giant bug impaled by a 25-meter pole • Learning about the university library that was burnt down and rebuilt twice Leuven has lots to offer! On this hour-long tour, I’ll introduce you to the best things to do, and show you plenty of places to pull up a seat on a terrace and enjoy a relaxing drink or lunch.

Price: £9.99 from VoiceMap