Private Walking Tour in Utrecht: Utrecht's History, Culture, Scanery and Canals
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9 Ratings
Utrecht
Discover the rich history, culture, and stunning canals of Utrecht on a private walking tour. Explore hidden spots, cobbled streets, and the iconic Dom Tower with an expert guide.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Utrecht - Set off on a cultural and historical journey by foot of Utrecht and discover the magnificent architecture and cultural life of this non-touristy city. Located conveniently in the middle of the country, Utrecht can be reached by direct train from Amsterdam (30 min), Rotterdam (45 min), Amersfoort (15 min).
What's Included
- Headsets for clear audio from your guide
- Private, personalized guiding
- Exclusive 1.5-hour walking tour in Utrecht
- All taxes and fees are covered
What's Not Included
- Guide gratuity, optional of course!
- Optional: beer tasting
Additional Information
The NY Times portrays Utrecht as a delightful city that warrants more than a brief day venture from Amsterdam, but a prominent Australian media outlet posits that the city boasts the loveliest canals in Europe.
They’re spot on! Utrecht, with its signature Dom Tower, burial grounds, the vintage center and canals, is undeniably breathtaking. Link up with your guide from a renowned tour agency right in the middle of the city and embark on a cultural and historical foot exploration (which can optionally conclude at a historical urban castle for a beer tasting session).
Acquaint yourself with the city’s history that dates back to around 2,000 years ago when Utrecht was a segment of the Roman Empire’s northern frontier. Uncover concealed locations and traverse petite cobbled alleyways and burial grounds, all guiding you to Oudegracht - the ancient canal that has served as the city’s lifeblood for centuries.
Of course, no visit to Utrecht would be complete without taking in the magnificence of the towering Dom tower, which stands as the city’s crowning glory!
- Your booking confirmation is your tour confirmation. You don’t need to do anything anymore, just meet your guide at Vredenburgplein (at Manneken Pis) at the scheduled time of your walking tour.
- This walking tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs, but just keep in mind that the city is filled with cobblestone streets.
- Duration of the total walking tour, including expected and unexpected stops, is 1.5 hours.
- The maximum group size is eight travelers, excluding children on the age of twelve. On request we can accommodate larger groups.
- Children under the age of twelve join for free.
- Are you a solo traveler or looking to meet fellow travelers? Check out our public walking tour in Utrecht (group size maximum 6 travelers).
- 2020 Winner Netherlands Prestige Awards by CorpLiveWire: ‘Tour Operator of the Year’
- 2021 Winner Travel and Tourism Awards by LUX Life Magazine: ‘Best Sustainable Travel Experiences - Netherlands’
- 2022 Winner European Travel Awards hosted by EU Business News: ‘Best City Walking Tour - Netherlands’
- 2022 Winner Europe Hotels & Tours hosted by Travel & Hospitality Awards (UK): ‘Tour Company of the Year, for the Netherlands’
- 2022 Winner European Enterprise Awards hosted by EU Business News: ‘Best City Walking Tour Business- Netherlands’
Location
Manneken Pis Vredenburg
Vredenburg
Meet your guide a few minutes before start time at ‘Manneke Pis’ (vendor selling fries) at Vredenburgplein, right outside 'The Mall' (Hoog Catherijne). Your guide is easily recognizable by the white flag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(9 Ratings)
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Jeanne_w
Sep 27, 2023
Interesting and fun. - Great tour! Our guide, Lucy, was extremely informative and led us on a fun and interesting tour. I would highly recommend her.
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Elizabeth_d
Sep 18, 2023
Well worth your while - Our guide was knowledgable and well-spoken. We learnt a lot abouth the past and the nature of the Dutch people. I recommend it to everybody who wants to learn something about a beuatiful city from a local.
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O9046qpsusans
Sep 5, 2023
Highly recommended - Our guide, Lucy, was so informative and friendly. She gave us an excellent overview of the city's history as well as an insight of contemporary life. We were a group of seven and it was great to have her to ourselves as so much more personal
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W4043gjthomasp
Jun 26, 2023
Utrecht walking tour - Our walking tour of Utrecht was great! Our guide, Lucy, provided us the perfect balance of history, architecture, and culture during our 1.5-hour walk through the streets of Utrecht. Her personality shined and made our tour memorable.
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Trek799015
Feb 6, 2023
Great walking tour! - Lucy was a great tour guide, so informative and entertaining. We really enjoyed her stories and good sense of humour. Lots of interesting places to see along the way.
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Dschreinders
Oct 17, 2022
Great story of history and culture blending in with a walk past Utrechts' city highlights - Overall very great experience! A nice story of history and culture that blend in with each other while walking past some of the iconic buildings and monuments. We visited the place as a couple with the parents of one of us (international). Even as a Dutch person there is still lots to learn and to relate during the story. 100% recommend to learn some things about the city of Utrecht and the history and culture of the Netherlands.
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Jordiga2019
Aug 19, 2022
magic tour even with a 11 monts baby - We really enjoyed the experience even with a 11 month kid.
Many, many thanks to our lovely guide for your patience and all the knowledge shared.
Utrecht is a hidden gem that deserves a private tour to love it even more.
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Peggy
Sep 11, 2023
No good - They didn’t show up, said the host had a car accident, they did leave a message, but I didn’t have that phone with me, had my daughters phone. Supposed to get refund.
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