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Excursion to Leuven and Mechelen from Brussels
Bruxelles
Discover Leuven and Mechelen on a guided tour from Brussels. Enjoy round-trip bus transfers and explore independently. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Guided tour of Leuven
- Professional guide
- Guided tour of Mechelen
- Round trip by air-conditioned bus
- City recommendations
What's Not Included
- Pick up and return to the hotel.
- Food and drink
Additional Information
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 transportation; Instead, take advantage of round-trip 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.
- 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
Location
Carrefour de l'Europe
In Place Carrefour de l'Europe under the columns of the main entrance to the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. The guide will wait for you at the place to check-in.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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