Private tour in Leuven Elsy V

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 218 USD

600 years of university in Leuven - Private Tour

Tour #210184
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

2 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Leuven tour:

The Catholic University in Leuven was founded by a papal bull in 1425. Who were the first professors ? What could be studied and how was it organised ? When did the first female students arrive and what is the "tree of Sadness" ? Who is the "kotmadam", Fons Sapientiae or 'Fonske" and what is a faculty bar ? After 600 years, the students and the inhabitants of Leuven are still coping with each other. You want to hear all of it ? Just book for this Universtity tour in Leuven. During 2 hours, you will walk along the medieval colleges and other university buildings, statues and discover the "places to be". A lot of history covered with funny stories.

Your Leuven tour itinerary

The tour takes you alongside: -The townhall and the old colleges from the middle ages that are still being used by the university nowadays. -A visit of the University hall that burned down during WWI -The new library that was built after with the help of 300 North-American universities and high-schools can't fail. -Statues, markets and bars where students spent their time are very typical. -We will end up with the Great Beguinage, being Unesco heritage and also belonging to the university, is one of the highlight of Leuven, The Leuven University and the studentlife will have no secrets anymore for you. Please contact me for a customized tour.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Everything is within walking distance.

What's included
  • Other: 2 hours fee for the guide.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: You don't need any extra cash unless you want to taste the Leuven beer Stella Artois or one of our other Belgian delicious products like chocolates, waffles, french fries, etc...
Meeting location

Grote Markt, Leuven, Vlaams Gewest, 3000 Belgium

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Tour categories

History

Architecture

Languages
Fluent

English

Fluent

Dutch

Fluent

Spanish

Conversational

French

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

wheelchair Accessible

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

2 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

2 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Select tour start time

View our cancellation policy

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