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Overview
You will discover many sights of this beautiful old center. You will hear stories from the past and present of Utrecht along various courtyards, through characteristic neighborhoods, canals and squares. After this walk you will have a different view of this city. This would be the unique way to explore Utrecht on your own pace and in your own time. No waiting for a group. You can easily grab lunch or a drink and continue the tour after.
Meeting and Pickup
Please make sure the audio tour is downloaded before you reach the meeting point , the map in the app shows you the starting point. The app works with GPS so it will start automatically when you are in a range of approx 10m.
End Point
The end of the tour is at Vredenburg, this is where Hoog Catharijne can be entered to go to the central station. It is very close to the starting point.
Redemption Instructions
After the booking is final you will receive a digital voucher by mail. This voucher contains a unique code you can use to redeem the walk
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
Dutch-AUDIO
Itinerary
1. This is the startpoint of the tour. Neude is a striking square in Utrecht with cozy cafes and other places to have a drink and a bite. And also the square where things often happen: festivals, sporting events and cultural events alternate.
2. The Oudegracht is the most famous canal in the Dutch city of Utrecht. This tour takes you along the Oudegracht and bring you back in time.
3. The city hall of Utrecht is more than a special and old city hall. The oldest parts date from 806. After 5 centuries, the building looks as we know it today. The town hall is not only the place where the municipal council and the college of mayor and aldermen meet. The town hall is an 'open town hall' for everyone. For example, many Utrecht residents get married in city hall.
4. The iconic Dom Tower is the symbol of Utrecht and with its 112 meters the highest church tower in the Netherlands.
5. The Pieterskerk is one of the oldest churches in the Dutch city of Utrecht. Construction began in 1039 and on May 1, 1048, the Pieterskerk was consecrated by Bishop Bernold.
6. The Pandhof of the Dom is the cloister garden of the Dom Church. This hidden garden is located between the Dom Church and the Academy Building, and is a wonderfully idyllic spot full of flowers and herbs. From the Pandhof you have a view of the Dom Tower, the church and the Academy Building.
7. Paushuize is the most sustainable monument in the Netherlands. Built at the beginning of the sixteenth century, Paushuize is an important monumental building in the Dutch city of Utrecht. It is located on Pausdam in the historic city center of Utrecht, on the corner of Kromme Nieuwegracht and Achter Sint Pieter.
8. Park Lepelenburg is a lively park on the edge of the old city center in Utrecht. It is part of the larger Zocher Park, and a popular place for picnics, sports and sunbathing.
9. The Catharijneconvent or Catharijne monastery was a monastery of the Johannites in the Dutch city of Utrecht. Visit Museum Catharijneconvent for ancient and contemporary art of Christianity in the Netherlands.
10. The Old Hortus refers to the garden, which was the botanical garden of the University of Utrecht from 1723 to 1920. The Oude Hortus is located between the Lange Nieuwstraat and the Nieuwegracht.
11. The Centraal Museum has an extensive collection of old and modern art, fashion, applied art and the Miffy Museum and the Rietveld Schröder House are also part of the Centraal Museum.
12. The Ledig Erf is a street in the Dutch city of Utrecht. It is located directly south of the center and runs for a distance of about 100 meters along the Stadsbuitengracht between the Vaartscherijnbrug and the Krommerijnbrug. The Ledig Erf has an ancient history
13. The Letters of Utrecht form an endless poem in the stones of the streets in the center of Utrecht.
14. Huis Zoudenbalch is a listed building in the center of Utrecht. The house was built around 1467 near Donkerstraat and it consists of several, possibly even older parts.
15. Large, modern shopping center with over 125 shops, services, eateries and quick-serve restaurants
Inclusion
Cultural Historical City Walk
Exclusion
Bring your own headset
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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