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Things to do in Utrecht, Utrecht Province: The Best City Tours
This ancient and historic city houses many buildings going back to the early Middle Ages. Until it was overtaken by Amsterdam in the Dutch Golden age, Utrecht was the most important city in the Netherlands. It was and still is the See of the Archbishop of Utrecht, the most important Catholic leader in the Netherlands. The University of Utrecht is the largest in the Netherlands. One of the unique features of the city is the wharf system in its inner canals. Before the city was fully canalized, parts of the Rhine River flowed through the city center. Most prominent of the historic buildings is the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Martin, the construction of which lasted for almost 200 year, beginning in 1254.
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1. Utrecht Day Trip from Amsterdam with a Local: Private & Personalized
The university city of Utrecht is only a quick 30-minute train ride from Amsterdam, and well worth the trip. You’ll join one of our local Amsterdam hosts for a personalized experience of this quirky town. See iconic sights like the medieval Domtoren and Castle de Haar or walk along Oudegracht and grab some lunch and an artisanal coffee at Stadskasteel Oudaen. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a host, Transportation cost to and from Utrecht, which takes around 30 minutes by fast train, Walking experience once at destination (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Additional transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By cbassmix
Anna Aksionova was my tour guide for a 5 hours visit of Amsterdam and I really enjoyed it She was very well educated of the places and history of Amsterdam. I will remember this tour for a very long time!
2. Private Amsterdam Castle and the city of Utrecht tour
Your private guide will drive directly to the Muiderslot also known as “Amsterdam castle”. Your professional and certified guide will take you around through this beautiful castle with its unique collection. He will let you learn about its impressive history and strategic importance. After the castle visit your guide will drive along the idyllic countryside beside rivers, passing country mansions, windmills and farmland in direction of Utrecht. In this graceful city your guide shows you the highlights of the city center with a walking tour, where you will get to see the highlights of Utrecht like the massive Domtoren, the unique canals, the Pope House and hidden cloisters. During the tour you will learn a lot about the interesting history of the Netherlands and that of Europe. Depending on the opening hours of The Muiderslot the tour can also start in Utrecht instead. After this journey we will be happy to drop you off at your hotel, vacation address, boat pier or Schiphol Airport.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and beverages not included
Reviewed By Barbara R
Our guide, Steven Atterson, treated us to a wonderful day in Geithoorn and Hasselt. The trip gave us a new experience in the Netherlands, combined with interesting history and discussion along the way. He took us to a local restaurant, with the best pea soup I have ever had. The entirety of the day felt like a traditional and local Netherlands experience. Steven is knowledgeable and easy to be with for the day. I highly recommend him as your guide for any Netherlands tour you desire to take.
3. Castles, Canals and Good Folk: Explore the old city on an audio walking tour
Utrecht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, having started out in the 1st century as a Roman frontier fort. It has always been important and has the scars and the achievements to prove it. Join me on this self-guided GPS audio tour along canals and down laneways that have witnessed the passing of Knights, Emperors and Beguines. We will explore the less familiar northern quarters of the old city, to castles; a wartime bunker; poetry on high, lofty mansions and little cottages. Utrecht is located in the centre of the country and is easy to get to from anywhere. You will come to understand the vitality of today's Utrecht more clearly through the layers of its near and distant past. There are also plenty of places to stop on the way to pull up a chair, order a coffee and watch the world walk, drift, or cycle by.
Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food and drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
4. Self-Guided Sightseeing Tour of Utrecht
Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours the Qula Utrecht City Trail will guide you along the best spots in Utrecht, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a top score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed starting times or reservations, you pick your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It's offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends. How does it work? With your booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or IPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, you begin your quest through the city, it's that easy!
Inclusions: A super exciting City Trail for a team of max. 6 people!
Exclusions: Smartphone & Data
5. Touristic highlights of Utrecht on a Half Day (4 Hours) Private Tour
You will go on a private day trip on a train to The Hague. The Hague is the political heart of The Netherlands, it is also the only big city with a beach directly on the North Sea coast, the city boasts many monuments, chic hotels, and the government of Holland is run from the historic Binnenhof and the King’s office palace can be found on the Noordeinde. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Train/Bus Tickets, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Private transportation, Snacks
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