Leuven Half Day Tour

 

Medieval Leuven, a fairy tale city, so trendy, young and smart.

Leuven is one of the oldest university cities in Europe where brilliant minds and international researchers feel at home. The city should absolutely be in your bucketlist as it is full to the brim with things to see and to experience. Close to Brussels it is a fascinating truly medieval city with stately university buildings dotted throughout the centre, But… its definitely the many students that bring the city alive 24/24 and 7/7.

Your guide takes you on a breathtaking walk through the ancient heart of Leuven. He will definitely take you to the most beautiful city hall of Belgium , the largest Beguinage in Flanders, the ancient cloth hall, the baffling university library and so much more. You will also call at the tomb of Father Damien, the patron of the lepers who was recently beatified. Although we show you still much more you certainly get a sound portion of free time to experience the city yourself. Yet, do remember that paying a visit to the unique ‘Old Market’ area is like pulling up a chair at the longest bar in Europe. Its many catering establishments have always been Leuven’s meeting place par excellence, particularly in warm weather when the numerous terraces quickly fill up.