Spakenburg: Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Center
ID: GYG960912-1495952
Category:
Country: Namibia
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of the fishing village of Spakenburg on a guided walking tour. Visit the museum harbor and see the largest botter fleet in the Netherlands.
Explore the historic center of Spakenburg on a guided walking tour. Visit the museum harbor and take a walk through the old fishing district. See the largest botter fleet in the Netherlands and learn about the history of the village. If you are lucky you will also see one of the women in traditional costume
Meet your guide and set off to explore the historic center of Spakenburg. Spakenburg is traditionally a fishing village in the Netherlands that was located on the Zuiderzee until the construction of the Afsluitdijk.
Visit the museum harbor and see the largest botter fleet in the Netherlands. A botter is an authentic wooden fishing boat. The oldest fishing boat is the EB44 from 1851, but also see the largest botter ever built, the Grote Beer.
In the fishing district, see the small fishermen's houses where families of up to 16 children used to be housed. From the dike, have a view over the three provinces lake and the largest island in the world constructed by people.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the fishing village of Spakenburg on a guided tour
- Explore the old fishing district and see the small fishermen's houses
- Visit the museum harbor and see the largest botter fleet in the Netherlands
- Admire the oldest fishing boat, the EB44 from 1851, and the largest botter
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces
At the beginning of the harbour, near the benches. The guide is wearing a black fisherman's hat.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour through the historic center of Spakenburg
- Visit to the museum harbour
- Walk through the old fishing district
- View of the three provinces lake and the largest man-made island in the world
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from Spakenburg
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
