Ready to explore Mechelen with us?
Join us on a journey through one of Belgium’s best-kept secrets! Mechelen charms at every corner — from its magnificent Sint-Romboutskathedraal and the lively Grote Markt to its rich history as the former capital of the Low Countries. Stroll along the Dijle, discover hidden courtyards, and uncover the stories behind this surprisingly vibrant city. This isn’t just a tour; it’s an invitation to fall in love with Mechelen.
“En hebben we goesting? Dan blussen we de maan.”
(And if we feel like it, we’ll extinguish the moon)
Louis Neefs (1983)
Stroll through Mechelen’s medieval streets and discover a city that history never quite let go of. From its days as the beating heart of the Burgundian Netherlands to its role as the ecclesiastical capital of Belgium, Mechelen carries centuries of stories in every cobblestone.
But there’s more than history here. Your guide — a Mechelen local — will take you beyond the postcard and into the real city: the hidden cafés along the Dijle, the neighbourhoods locals actually love, and the quirky details that make Mechelen unlike anywhere else.
Compact, walkable, and endlessly surprising — this walking tour is your key to truly understanding Mechelen. Join us. The city is waiting.
About the tour
- Starting location: On the Ijzerenleen, at the ‘Vlietenkelder’.
- Ending location: Cultuurplein – Minderbroedersgang, near the Grote Markt.
- Duration: around 2h.
- Price: FREE! However we ask you to tip the guide what you think the tour is worth. Usually people tip between €10-20, up to €50 if they really enjoyed the tour.
- Meeting time: depends on the tour, use the button below to book your tour.
- Private tours can also be organised, contact us for more information and a personal quote. We’re happy to accomodate.
