Amsterdam · UTRECHT TOURS
Utrecht built its wharves a storey below the street, so the canal here has cafés at water level and traffic overhead. These 15 cover the Dom tower, the wharf cellars and the boats, priced and timed.
Cruise Utrecht’s Oudegracht, pass the Dom Tower and wharf cellars, and learn the city’s story from a relaxing one-hour boat ride.
“The meeting location was difficult to find as it is down a staircase and under a building. We missed our scheduled tour but reception was very kind and accommodating by rescheduling our excursion for later the same day.”
Explore De Haar Castle near Utrecht, with fairytale towers, lavish rooms, rose gardens, parkland, and a self-guided visit for $23.
“I really enjoyed the Castle and Park. Everyone inside the Castle was so helpful and knowledgeable. The cards for each room were really good and answered a lot of questions I had. The park is very well maintained. I would love to come back when the flowers are in full bloom.”
Explore Roman ruins, medieval Utrecht, and the 1674 storm beneath Dom Square with a guide and interactive flashlight tour.
“Fantastic little history lesson from our guide who made it fun and interactive. The style of tour where we use the torches with earpieces was unique and highly enjoyable. Exceeded my expectations!”
Climb Utrecht’s 465-step Dom Tower with a guide, learn 700 years of city history, and enjoy sweeping views from the Netherlands’ tallest church tower.
“Must do! Really well organised firstly. Head to tourist office and collect your ticket. Bags go into free lockers and then you walk over to Dom tower with your guide. Toilets at the bottom of the Dom tower and the tour itself starts immediately. Brilliant delivery from our tour guide - stopped several points up the tower (thank goodness!) and spoke in both Dutch and English. Incredible views of Utrecht on offer and great information too. Fantastic.”
Explore De Haar Castle’s 55-hectare park, rose garden, maze, deer park, bridges, and forest with a flexible one-day entry ticket.
“I loved just wondering around the grounds and observing nature! The storks were fascinating. The castle was beautiful. Also, the cafe on the grounds was fabulous. A great place to rest up and refuel either before or after the castle tour.”
Explore Utrecht on a two-hour English walking tour covering Dom Tower, hidden courtyards, canals, local stories, and useful food tips.
“NOTE: THIS TOUR IS FREE AND YOU CAN JUST TURN UP WITHOUT A TICKET. As with any free walking tour, tips are given at the end. Aside from this, really fantastic walking tour with a very knowledgeable guide!”
Explore Utrecht’s Rietveld Schröder House with an audio tour, moving walls, bold De Stijl design, and a close look at modern living.
Taste Utrecht’s vegan food scene on a 3.5-hour walking tour with local guides, canal views, seven stops, and small-group attention.
“We had an excellent time on this food tour. Daisy was a wonderful guide and took us to great places to sample food, provided all sorts of stories and insights into Utrecht, and walked us around this beautiful city. We ended up staying at the last restaurant on the tour for dinner and more drinks. Just a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Thanks Daisy!”
Explore Utrecht’s canals, Dom Tower, secret gardens, markets, and church bar with local guide Lucas on a lively two-hour walk.
“The walks are well designed and the story telling is excellent.”
Explore Utrecht’s Centraal Museum, from Dick Bruna’s studio and Rietveld designs to a 1,000-year-old ship and peaceful garden.
Explore Utrecht with local guides, quiet canals, Dom Square, the world’s largest bike parking, and an optional Dutch lunch.
“Really interesting tour that focused on less touristy sites. Our guide was really friendly and knowledgeable and gave us lots of nice recommendations. One of the best city walking tours I've done”
Solve clues through Utrecht’s medieval center, visit key sights, and explore at your own pace with this affordable app-based city quest.
“Geen, na bereiken eerste target hield de tekst op. Geen idee hoe het verder zou zijn gegaan. Jammer. Valt verder niets over te vertellen want na eerste target stopte het verhaal.”
Solve clues across Utrecht on a self-guided 2-kilometer walk, finding a water tower, former prison, lively streets, and local corners.
“Molto divertente scopri aspetti della città che non noteresti!!! Divertente da fare con amici e anche con bambini”
See Utrecht with a stand-up comedian, from Dom Tower folklore to canal tales and odd local customs, on a lively 90-minute walking tour.
“We had fun! Nice - not fact packed, rather fun packed - tour. Guide even made sure the wether was perfect :-)”
Hear century-old music machines, see Dutch street organs, and join an hourly English or Dutch tour at Utrecht’s Museum Speelklok.
“De presentatie was leuk, ook dat ik dingen mocht voelen vond ik fantasties. Wel jammer dat er geen zitplaatsen waren bij bepaalde voorstellingen.”
Pick a canal, a gallery or a dyke road.
