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Leuven walking tours

Walk through Leuven at your own pace with self-guided audio tours, local stories, and maps that keep you moving. No groups. No schedules.

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Leuven, made for wandering

Explore Leuven on foot through 1 self-guided tour and 8 local places. Start when you want, pause when you need, and take the city at your own pace.

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Leuven, one story at a time

Choose a self-guided audio tour and explore Leuven at your own pace.

Places worth knowing

Landmarks and hidden corners in Leuven

Find Leuven’s landmarks on the map, then open the stories behind them.

LandmarksTour routes
Landmark 01

Fonske (statue)

Is the bronze student pouring beer, or wisdom, into his open mind? This central question surrounds Fonske, a quirky and beloved monument playfully honoring the city's vibrant…

Landmark 02

Grote Markt

An intricate Late Gothic masterpiece, Leuven's Town Hall was built as an act of architectural rivalry, designed to prove the city's enduring power after losing its ruling dukes to…

Landmark 03

Jan Fabre's Beetle Totem

A 23-meter steel needle impaling a giant, iridescent beetle stands in sharp contrast to Leuven's classic neo-Renaissance architecture. Located in the center of Monseigneur…

Landmark 04

Leuven Oude Markt

What is famously celebrated today as the 'longest bar in Europe' was not always a nightlife hub—it was once the medieval commercial heart of the city. The Oude Markt is a buzzing…

Landmark 05

Saint Peter's Church

Standing at the intersection of the Grote Markt and Rector De Somerplein, Saint Peter's Church serves as the architectural and spiritual anchor of Leuven's historic centre.…

Landmark 06

The Old University Hall: the cloth hall that became a university

Situated directly between Naamsestraat and the Oude Markt, the Old University Hall exemplifies the dual identity of historic Leuven. For over two centuries, it was a place where…

Landmark 07

Universiteitsbibliotheek en bibliotheektoren

A Monument of Resilience Located on Monseigneur Ladeuzeplein, Leuven's largest square, the KU Leuven Central University Library stands as a definitive symbol of the city's modern…

Landmark 08

Vismarkt

Vismarkt stands as a lively historic square in central Leuven, recognized as the city's oldest marketplace. Once a bustling inland harbor, the site originally featured an arm of…

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People also ask about Leuven

Are Ciceru’s Leuven tours self-guided?

Yes. Every Leuven tour is self-guided audio: start whenever you like, walk at your own pace, with no group and no fixed departure time.

How much does a Leuven tour cost?

Tours start from €7. You pay once per tour, with no subscription and no hidden fees.

How long is a typical Leuven tour?

Most tours take between one and three hours. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off.

Do I need to download an app?

No. Ciceru tours run directly in your mobile browser. Open the link and start walking.

Can I take a Leuven tour without a guide or group?

Absolutely. That is the whole idea: just you, your phone, and the city, on your own schedule.

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