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Lost Lanes and Secret Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour

5.0(3)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Lost Lanes and Secret Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour

About this activity

Discover Mechelen, Belgium’s hidden medieval gem, on a three-hour walking tour through its historic streets, secret courtyards, and UNESCO-protected sites.

Starting at Saint Rumbold’s Cathedral, see its unfinished tower, once intended as the world’s tallest. Explore Margaret of Austria’s Renaissance legacy, the tranquil Begijnhofs, and the restored Rik Wouters Garden.

Visit Kazerne Dossin, a WWII memorial, and end at De Zalm, an ornate guild house. Highlights include 49-bell carillon concerts, hidden religious refuges, Gouden Carolus beer from a 14th-century brewery, and quirky sites like the Devil’s House and the Adam and Eve House.

Mechelen blends rich history, vibrant design, and quiet charm—offering more protected monuments than Bruges, but far fewer tourists.

What's included

  • ✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • ✓App for Android and iOS
  • ✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • ✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

  • ✕Smartphone and headphones
  • ✕Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

Meeting and pickup

  • This tour starts just off Mechelen's main square at the tourist signpost in front of Bar Klak, Schoenmarkt 5. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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