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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at the Fonske fountain.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Belgium

Tour the center of Leuven, in Belgium.

2. Flemish Brabant Province

Leuven is the capital of Flemish Brabant province.

3. Leuven

Walk the Leuven city center with this self-guided audio tour

4. Great Market Square (Grote Markt)

Begin your tour in the central market square of Leuven.

5. Historic Leuven Town Hall

Hear about the hall's construction and statues as you gaze up at it.

6. Saint Peter's Church (Sint-Pieterskerk)

Hear about the church-site's resilient history of destruction and reconstruction.

7. KU Leuven University Hall

Stop outside the Catholic University of Leuven to hear its history.

8. KU Leuven

Here about the university's link to the Oude Markt's history.

9. Naamsestraat

Walk down one of the oldest streets in Leuven while I tell you about it's distant story and immediate attractions.

10. Krakenstraat

Pass by without stopping, unless you need some refreshment at the many food and beverage vendors.

11. Oude Markt Leuven

Walk through and hear how this square competes with its sister, the Grote Markt, for the title of Leuven’s most famous square.

12. Kotmadam

Stop past to greet this famous Leuven resident.

13. Oude Markt

Stop past the "longest bar in Europe".

14. Holy Trinity College Preparatory School

See the Holy Trinity College Preparatory School on the Old Market square.

15. Parijsstraat

Hear about Leuven's recent celebrities as you walk down this street.

16. Pater Damiaanplein

Stop by the square to visit Saint Anthony's Chapel.

17. Sint-Antoniuskapel - Damiaancrypte

Stop in the visit the grave of Father Damien.

18. Sint-Antoniusberg

Walk up the "mountainous" incline of Sint-Antoniusberg street.

19. Saint Michael's Church

Hear the history of the church as you marvel at its impressive façade.

20. Sint-Michielsstraat

Walk along the street to see the Hotel De Pastorij followed by the Faculty of Theology.

21. Hogeschoolplein

Stop at this square so I can tell you where to find a good bite to eat.

22. Pope's College, KU Leuven

Stand at the college entrance while I share some papal history.

23. Muntstraat

Let me introduce you to this culinary center of Leuven.

24. Domus

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.

25. M - Museum Leuven

Stop a while for me to tell you about the extensive collection housed inside this exquisite building.

26. Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein

I'll show your round the largest square in Leuven and tell you how it got its name.

27. Jan Fabre's Beetle Totem

Let me tell you about the Beetle totem's link to the library in Ladeuzeplein.

28. University Library & Bell Tower

As you wonder at this impressive building I'll tell you it's short history of only 100 years.

29. Bondgenotenlaan

Let me introduce you to one of the main shopping areas in Leuven.

30. Stadsschouwburg Leuven

As you walk past it, I'll point out this theatre that dates from the 1800s.

31. Rector De Somerplein

We'll end back in the square where we started, the Rector de Somerplein.

32. Fonske (statue)

The last thing we'll do on our tour is say hello to Fonske, a statue dedicated to enlightenment.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Food and drink

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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