Photos: Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Unknown authorUnknown author, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Vandevorst, Kris, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Photos: Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Unknown authorUnknown author, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Vandevorst, Kris, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Leuven's Gothic town hall, stone by stone
Your local guide
Mathias De Smet
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Highlights
- 236 statue niches, mostly empty
- Gothic stonework, up close
- Guild houses across the square
- A town hall built over decades
- Leuven's centre in one short stop
About this tour
This short session is a close look at Leuven's Stadhuis and the square around it. You see the carved statue niches in detail, then step back to take in the guild houses across the Grote Markt. It is a focused visit to one building and its setting.
We start right at the facade with a quick sound check, then move through the two stops without much walking between them. I leave time after each stop for questions about the building's design and unfinished statues. A short note on the town hall's history follows by message.
It suits anyone with limited time who still wants a proper look at Leuven's best-known building. It also works well as a quick add-on before or after a longer walk.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Leuven before heading out.
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Stadhuis facade 15 min
The camera moves slowly along the carved niches, and I explain that only part of the planned 236 statues were ever carved.
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Grote Markt square 15 min
We step back into the square itself, and I point out the guild houses opposite that once housed the city's trade associations.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Leuven: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Belgian waffles and Kessel-Lo, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Brussels time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 7 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Leuven, showing you Stadhuis facade and Grote Markt square live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Leuven live with my phone.
Times shown in Brussels time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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