✨ Discover Mechelen on a guided visit full of history and charm

At the appointed time, we'll meet in the heart of the city, the Grote Markt, by the statue of Margaret of Austria, to begin this fascinating guided visit to one of Belgium's most beautiful cities.

After admiring the elegant buildings of this iconic square, we'll head to St. Rumbold's Cathedral, where true gems of sacred art await us, with works by great masters such as Van Dyck and Coxcie. We'll then continue to St. John's Church, home to Rubens' stunning Adoration of the Magi.

We'll continue our stroll past the Museum Hof van Busleyden, a magnificent example of the Flemish Renaissance, and arrive at the Palace of Margaret of Austria, where we'll learn about the fascinating storey of this influential figure and her relationship with Emperor Charles V.

On the way back to the Grote Markt, we'll visit the courtyard of Mechelen City Hall and head into the charming Beguinage area, learning about who the Beguines were and admiring the spectacular Baroque façade of their church ⛪.

As a perfect finale, after two hours of touring, we'll wrap up the visit at the historic Het Anker brewery, where the famous Gouden Carolus is brewed, a beer worthy of emperors.