Tour: Six centuries of the university in Leuven

The university is everywhere in Leuven. You’ll find traces of KU Leuven throughout the city: heritage gems, stately colleges, and age-old stories. And even today, the university provides an eternally young and innovative dynamic in the city.

Ready to discover six centuries of history? Take a guided tour of the historic centre in English.

When: Every Saturday in April and May 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Starting point: University Hall entrance gate, Naamsestraat 22 in Leuven (view on map)
Language: English
Price: €15 per ticket (buy 4 tickets, get 1 free)
Registration: Mandatory, buy tickets online

About the tour

You start in the imposing University Hall. A few years after the university was founded in 1425, they used part of the building as lecture halls. Today, it is still the heart of the university. Head upstairs via the Museum Hall and monumental staircase for a unique view of the city.

Afterwards, the guide will take you through the Naamsestraat. You walk past iconic colleges, such as Holy Spirit College, Premonstratensian College, Atrecht College, and Van Dale College.

You’ll finish the tour in the picturesque Great Beguinage, UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful places in Leuven.