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Leuven History Free Tour: The city of university & beer
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Shees Khalid
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Grote Markt Leuven
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Experience Leuven through the eyes of a student and discover how this vibrant university city blends centuries of heritage with a dynamic modern culture. This unique tour showcases not only the world-renowned Stella Artois brewery and the historic Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, but also how these institutions continue to shape daily life in the European Capital of Culture 2030.
Our journey begins in the heart of the city, near the iconic St. Peter’s Church, where you’ll be introduced to the famous “Longest Bar in Europe” and several UNESCO-listed landmarks. Along the way, you’ll learn about the rich and sometimes complex history of Leuven and Louvain, and how this dual identity influences the city’s character today.
We conclude our tour at the impressive University Library, crowned by its renowned bell tower—a symbol of resilience and a gift from the United States after World War I.
Our journey begins in the heart of the city, near the iconic St. Peter’s Church, where you’ll be introduced to the famous “Longest Bar in Europe” and several UNESCO-listed landmarks. Along the way, you’ll learn about the rich and sometimes complex history of Leuven and Louvain, and how this dual identity influences the city’s character today.
We conclude our tour at the impressive University Library, crowned by its renowned bell tower—a symbol of resilience and a gift from the United States after World War I.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Groot Begijnhof Leuven
- Sint-Pieterskerk
- Sint-Donatus Park
- Grote Markt
- Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein
- Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren
- Historical Leuven Town hall
- KU Leuven University Hall
- Leuven Oude Markt
- M Leuven
- Saint Michael's Church
- Suggestions for places to eat, visit and other reccomendations
On arrival
We will meet near the center - next to Saint Peter's Church and the Old Leuven Town Hall. I will be holding an orange umbrella.
Things to note
Feel free to ask if need be - for a quick toilet, coffee / snack break, or otherwise.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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