In the past, the poor and needy depended on charity from the church and the city’s wealthy residents. To help these unfortunate fellow citizens – and to prevent them from revolting – the rich built rent-free alms-houses or ‘chambers’. Most of these chambers were built around a small courtyard. The inner city of Utrecht still harbours many of these inner courts, former monastery gardens, and authentic god chambers. On this two-hour chambers and courtyards walk you’ll learn all about these picturesque and secluded parts of the city.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- An expert private guide
- The historic city centre
- Dom square with the Dom Church (free visit optional), the University of Utrecht, and the highest church tower in the country: Dom Tower
- The canals and medieval wharf cellars
- Maria Square and the Teutonic House: a complex of buildings founded by the Teutonic knights in 1348 and now protected as a national monument
- Tranquil gardens, inner courts, former monastery gardens, and authentic chambers such as the seven alleys
- Zocher Park
TOUR DETAILS
Duration: 2 hours
Language: Dutch and/or English
Number: 1-20 guests
Start: Statue of Nijntje (Miffy), Mariaplaats (Maria Square)
Finish: To be decided
Extra info: This walk covers a reasonable distance. We recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes.
