Excursion to Leuven by train from Brussels
Leuven is the university city of Flanders. At the university in this city, Erasmus of Rotterdam was a professor. Known for its youthful atmosphere, during the month of September, the population of Leuven goes from 88,000 to 116,000 with the arrival of students. Enjoy this city with a Spanish guide.
• Discover the most impressive beguinage in Belgium.
• Admire the wonderful library
• Try a Stella Artois
per adult from
$32
AUDDuration
3 hours
Voucher
Mobile ticket
What's included :
- Professional guide in Spanish
- City tips / Travel tips
- Discounts (discounts in restaurants, chocolate shops, museums, etc.)
- Round-trip train ticket
What's excluded :
- Tickets to museums
- Food and drink
- This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Brussels Central Station, Cantersteen 15, Brussels 1000 Belgium
At 10:00 a.m. we will leave Brussels to go to Leuven. We will be there in 30 minutes. It is located only 27 km from Brussels.
Stop At: Martelarenplein, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Our tour begins in the square that includes the bus station and the train station. In it, we will discover the reason why this square is known as "martyrs' square".
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Fons Sapientiae, Plaza del Rector De Somer Near the Center of Town, Leuven 3000 Belgium
Just before entering the Grote Markt, we found the source of wisdom.
Duration: 3 minutes
Pass By: Great Market Square (Grote Markt), Leuven Belgium
In the Grote Markt we find among other emblematic buildings of the city; the town hall, the round table building and Sint-Pieterskerk.
Stop At: Historical Leuven Town hall, Grote Markt 9, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Our next stop is one of the most emblematic buildings in Leuven and, without a doubt, one of the best examples of Gothic-Flemish, the historic town hall of Leuven.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tafelrond - The Fourth, Grote Markt 5, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
The next building is the one that houses the headquarters of the national bank and is known as the round table building.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Saint Peter's Church of Leuven, Grote Markt, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
In this stop, we will talk about the architectural style of this old magisterial church.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Old Market Square, Oude Markt, Leuven 3000 Belgium
The next stop is one of the must-sees in the city, the Oude market. In it, we will discover why it is known as the largest bar in the world.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Saint Anthony's Chapel, Leuven, Hasseltweg 263, 3600 Genk, Belgium
At our next stop, we will meet one of Belgium's most beloved characters, Father Damian.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Groot Begijnhof, Schapenstraat, Leuven 3000 Belgium
We visit one of the most beautiful places in Leuven, the Great Beguinary, a place that keeps the history of an incredible group of women.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Saint Michael's Church, Naamsestraat 57a, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
At this stop, we will discover the architectural style of the Jesuit Church of San Miguel.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
In this square, we find the central library of the University of Leuven, in it we also find a most peculiar totem.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren, Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein 21, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Our last stop is the Leuven Library. We will discover its history and one of the largest bells in Europe. Here our guide will recommend where and what to eat, what else you can visit, and will give you the option to return to Brussels by train with him.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
End of the tour for those who have decided not to continue visiting Leuven on their own. Our guide will give you our best tips for sightseeing, eating out and hiking in Brussels.
The end point is the central station, therefore, close to public transport. It is a 7 minute walk from Grand Place and close to many good restaurants and bars.
Duration: 10 minutes Departure Point :
Brussel-Centraal, Carrefour de l'Europe, 1000 Bruxelles, BelgiumDeparture Time :
10:00 AMReturn Detail :
Returns to original departure pointHotel Pickup :
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- You will receive confirmation at the time of booking
- Our guides have the client's interests in mind; While the tour generally includes the sites and stories mentioned and lasts for about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group.
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Meals are not included, but your guide will be happy to point you to some great places to eat :)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Age Req.
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Fitness Req.
None
Group Size
15
Organised by Buendía Tours
Activity ID: V-6877P28
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