Utrecht is still far from touristy which offers all kinds of opportunities. Furthermore, a walk through the centre of Utrecht is a journey through history. The city was once the political, economic, religious, and cultural hub of the low countries. It’s the place where the Romans founded a fortress as part of the Limes Germanicus and the only Dutch pope in history built a palace. Many houses in Utrecht are of medieval origin and it is one of the first cities in the Netherlands to have city rights. It is the city where peace treaties were signed but also the place where witch hunts and sodomy trials took place.
Modern-day Utrecht is one of the four major cities in the Netherlands. With 172 different nationalities, it is a multicultural municipality. It’s also one of the greenest. The parks and low-lying yards along the water of the Oudegracht and Nieuwegracht are picturesque and popular hangouts. With over 1000 bars, clubs, and restaurants, Utrecht can rightly be called a vibrant place.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
- An expert private guide
- The historic city centre: shops, squares, markets, bars, and restaurants
- 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
- Inner courts, former monastery gardens, and authentic chambers such as the seven alleys
- District C: the former working-class neighbourhood, and the option to visit the Dutch Working-class Neighbourhood Museum (entrance not included)
- Maria Square and the Teutonic House: a complex of buildings founded by the Teutonic knights in 1348 and now protected as a national monument;
- Maliebaan, the lane where during the Second World War both the SS and the Dutch National Socialist Movement, as well as the resistance and people in hiding, were housed
- Zocher Park and the Railway Museum (entrance not included)
TOUR DETAILS
Duration: 2 or 3 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.
