Private Tour
Lost Lanes and Secret Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
St. Rumbold's Cathedral
Pass by what is considered the most important cathedral in Belgium, a stunning example of Gothic architecture with a booming organ that shakes the dusty statues. This tour does not include entry fees.
Grote Markt
Stroll along where locals come to meet, have a drink, and relax at the end of the day. It's also where people come to get married or register a birth in the town hall
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
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Options
Lost Lanes and Secret Gardens Self Guided Audio Tour
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must visit
Sanchari M,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderfully planned trip. Enjoyed every nook and corner of the route with in depth descriptions and little trivias here and there. Don't miss, if you're in Mechelen for a day.
A good way to start a trip to Mechelen.
mgH7519HF,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This self guided tour was a really fun way to explore the beautiful city of Mechelen. The information was quite interesting, and the directions were clear and easy to follow.
Way better than I ever expected! Really fantastic tour
Tin W,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was my first experience with an audio guide tour. I normally do free walking tours when I travel but the city I just went to does not have one so I downloaded this one. This thing was way better than I expected. Like now I just want to do this guy's tours all over! In the very beginning, I got a little turned around, but it was because I wasn't paying attention to the direction cues. Once I got the hang of it, it was wonderful. He goes just enough into history without it being boring, the way he explains things made me want to research and go deeper on my own time.
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