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City Walks in Utrecht
Discover the city center with a local guide
Surprising stories and fun facts from Utrecht
Take your friends, family or colleagues on a surprising city walk through cozy Utrecht. During the tour, a guide will tell you great stories and fun facts about the city.
Here in Utrecht a nun, Sister Bertken, was voluntary locked-up in a cell for 57 years. Another special woman from Utrecht was Anna Maria van Schurman, possibly Europe's first female student. Also the first non-Italian pope came from Utrecht. He dearly wanted to return to Utrecht, but life had other plans with him.
Special stories and funny facts alternate during a city walk through Utrecht, making it fun for everyone. You will see and experience Utrecht with completely different eyes. Discover the most beautiful places in Utrecht and book a surprising guided city walk soon!
Highlights from Utrecht
Book a city walk and discover the city center. A local guide will unveil Utrecht's history and show some fascinating details along the way.
You'll learn about the disaster that struck the Domchurch. It has the highest churchtower in the Netherlands, but something is missing. Along the way you will see the world famous Old Canal with its cozy terraces on the wharf. The story about the hundreds of medieval cellars is truly unique. Furthermore, you'll find out what the Winkel van Sinkel used to be and why beer became so important.
Utrecht's city center is stunning. A city walk with a local guide will make your visit one to remember!
Courtyards and alleys
This tour goes through beautiful courtyards and alleys in the inner city of Utrecht. Between the canals there lies a hidden world, where time seems to have stood still.
With beautiful stories, the guide will make the history of Utrecht come alive. In the past, Utrecht was home to 30 convents. Many nuns spend their lives here behind walls, and sometimes... they would break the rules.
With a city walk through courtyards and alleys you will definetely experience a special side of Utrecht. Hiddens gems can be found here that even many locals don't know of. Let's go exploring and be surprised!
Custom made city walks
Some interesting city walks I did on special request.
- Dutch history in nutshell. How the Netherlands was created. A tour about water, trade, politics and religion.
- Deal with the Dutch. Dutch customs and culture explained.
- Architecture and city planning in Utrecht.
- Balancing private- and work life.
- Managing biodiversity in the city center.
Practical information
Duration: 1,5 hours
Meeting point: Domplein, next to the statue of Jan van Nassau (in consultation, other starting places are possible).
Tariff: See the table below. Payments can be made in cash, by bank transfer or PayPal afterwards.
| Number of participants | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 - 4 | 99,- |
| 5-8 | 119,- |
| 8 or more | 119,- + 9,- p.p. |
| Discount per child | 5,- |
Blogposts about the history and beauty of Utrecht
How to get there
By train or bus
From Utrecht Central Station it is a 15 minute walk to the Domsquare. I recommend walking as it often is just as fast as taking a bus.
Bus number 2 stops at the Domsquare. Also busstop Janskerkhof is close by and is attended to by many lines. Check the website 9292.nl for travel schedules and timetables.
By car
Car Park
Parking on the streets is possible but expensive and oftentimes it is hard to find a spot. Below you will find car parks close to the Domsquare. Sometimes reserving a spot beforehand is cheaper. You can also check out Parkbee for this.
Parkeergarage Springweg - A 5 minute walk to the Domsquare. Costs: 2 euro per 25 minutes / 36,- per day
Parkeergarage Hoog-Catharijne P1 - A 10 minute walk to the Domsquare. Costs: 0,50 cent per 9 minuten / 30,- per day
Park and Ride
The cheapest option is using the Park and Ride locations Westraven and Science Park. Parking costs 6 euro´s per day and includes a bus/tram-ticket for up to 5 persons. I couldn´t find propper updated English instructions on how to use the P+R´s. I suggest following the links below and use Google translate instead.
P+R Westraven is located south of Utrecht next to the A12 highway. Here you can take a tram that will take you to Utrecht Central Station in 12 minutes.
P+R Science Park is located east of Utrecht next to the A28 highway. Here you can take bus 28 (or tram) that will take you to the city centre in 15 minutes. I recommend getting of at Janskerkhof close to the Domsquare.
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