Utrecht: Private or Public Off-The-Beaten Path Walking Tour Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG404225-O-733699
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover Utrecht, one of the country's best-kept secrets - conveniently reached by direct train from Amsterdam. Explore this medieval city with an enthusiastic guide of an award-winning tour operator.
Join a walking tour of Utrecht and its iconic Dom Tower, churchyards, the medieval city center, and more. Explore some of the most beautiful tree-lined canals of Europe with a local guide from a multiple award-winning tour operator.
Meet your guide at Domplein, the city's main square in the heart of the city center. Embark on a walking tour through the old city center with your private party or, a maximum of 5 other travelers if you choose the small-group public walking tour.
Learn about the city’s history that started around 2,000 years ago when Utrecht was part of the Limes, the Roman Empire’s northern border. Follow cobbled streets and churchyards, all leading to what has been the city’s main artery for centuries, the 1.5-mile-long old canal or Oudegracht. See the string of cafes and restaurants nearby.
Make way to the Gothic Dom Church that with its dominating tower that is Utrecht's pride and joy and the last stop of your tour. Listen to interesting stories about the gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral before saying goodbye to your guide.
After the tour, you can climb up the 495 steps or take the lift to the tower's top to experience an amazing bird’s eye view of the city.
Click 'book' now to see both the private and public option!
Highlights
- Discover Utrecht with a multiple award-winning touroperator to learn about the city’s history & culture
- Benefit from small group sizes that allow the guides to go off-the-beaten track
- Marvel at the centuries-old Dutch architecture of the canal houses along the Oudegracht
- End the tour at the historic St. Martin’s Cathedral and the Cathedral Tower
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The duration of the walking tour is 1.5 hours, including expected and unexpected
• With respect to covid, we adhere to national and local regulations that apply at the time of the walking tour
• The maximum group size for the public walking tour is 6 travellers
* The minimum age for participation in the public tour is 12 years
* The maximum group size for the private walking tour is 8 travelers, excluding children under the age of 12. They join for free and no ticket is needed for them
* On request, we can accommodate larger groups
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Meet your enthusiastic guide at Vredenburgplein, at the chopped off tree right in front of ‘Manneke Pis’ (vendor selling fries). Vredenburgplein is very easy to find. Just follow the signs - in city centre and inside The Mall.
Your guide will be holding a white flag.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.