Utrecht tours, things to do and tickets

Enjoy the medieval town of Utrecht from the water. See all the highlights Utrecht has to offer, including the highest church tower in the Netherlands, the Dom Tower.

Visit De Haar Castle, the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands. Be immersed in a wealth of history and art and discover the residence of the Van Zuylen family in the 20th century.

Go on a quest around Utecht by solving clues to find an elusive monster hiding in the city, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover on your own the Dom Tower, Mariaplaats, Pandhof Domkerk, and more.

+ Discover amazing houses, churches, and museums
+ Find out memorable stories of the city
+ Solve clues and discover hidden gems

Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won’t need a map, a GPS or a guide. When you solve it and guess the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.

It will take you from 1 to 2 hours to complete, but there’s no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace.

You won’t need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and you’re ready to go on a city exploration adventure. As you solve the clues, you'll discover new locations and stories.

With this kayak tour you will definitely experience Utrecht at its best! The Domtower, the Old Canal and it’s beautiful buildings. Along the way I will tell you everything you want to know about the city and its history.

We start by navigating the green and beautiful 'ring-canal' going round the city. Halfway we’ll have a drink (included in the price). Thereafter, we will paddle through the famous Old Canal with its beautiful 'wharves' and vibrant terraces. A unique and joyful tour that you’ll never forget.

There is a minimum number of 4 participants. If you want to book for less people, please contact me directly of check out my company website.

An Outside Escape is similar to an escape room, but outside, like a city walk. Step into an exciting story full of riddles and try to solve them together with your team mates. In the meantime, you get to see beautiful places in the city, hidden spots that are - even for locals - unfamiliar.

Start at any moment you like, all you need is a mobile phone. The tour is for 1 to 4 players, ages 15 and up and takes about 2 hours (2km walking).

Discover the most beautiful city of The Netherlands while tasting delicious vegan treats with us. During the 6 km guided walking tour, you pass the iconic Dom Tower, you will set foot in the ancient wharves of the city canals, discover why ‘soft opening’ doesn’t translate to Dutch, and learn about the longest street poem in the world. You will try a local specialty called bitter balls, taste the best falafel you’ve ever had, get some surprisingly delicious sweet treats, and much more! Do you want to feel like a real Dutchie? Hop on a bicycle and join our vegan cycling tour in the outer parts of Utrecht. You will pedal along the longest city park and discover some hidden gems in urban Utrechts. Getting hungry from all that exercise? We’ve got you covered. What about the perfect cinnamon roll, haute cuisine tastings, and a traditional Dutch saté for dinner? Tours are available in English.

This experience a live action experience. This is a mix between escape room type challenges and active missions as you have seen in tv programs as Fort boyard, Hunted or Wie Is De Mol. The opponents are played by professional actors.

Discover Utrecht's most beautiful sights in this exploration game played on your phone. Solve clues, unlock stories, and play with friends.

Embark on a quest around Utrecht's canals and narrow streets and search for a mysterious creature. Solve puzzles and learn about the city's great history, all on your phone. Visit must-see places like the Dom, the Letters of Utrecht, and more.

See Utrecht like a local! The best way to explore the city is by bike. This biketour with local guide will show you both hotspots and well-kept-secrets. Visit the oldest Dutch bicycle lane, meet the first Dutch female college student and... discover where to buy the best vanilla ice cream in the world!

The biketour starts from the Domsquare and follows calm bicycle lanes through the old city centre. Along the way, I will tell you everything you want to know about the history of Utrecht. Halfway, there is a break with a drink that is included in the price. This biketour is a perfect way to start exploring this city. It will definitely show you the best Utrecht has to offer!

I need a minimum of 4 travellers per tour. If you are on your own or a couple, please contact me directly, or check out my company website.

Explore Utrecht with a local stand-up comedian! Our comedians have a sharp wit and a talent for storytelling, allowing them to bring to life the small details and anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of Utrecht's distinct character. They can shed light on Utrecht's customs, traditions, and local jokes that may not be immediately apparent to outsiders. This is certainly not your average tour, but a city tour jam-packed with hilarious anecdotes and insights that you will only hear on a Comedy Walk! A unique experience that is informative and above all super fun!

this is your only chance to unravel Utrecht's distinctive character learn about Utrecht's unique quirks and During this 1,5 hours walking tour, a comedian will take you past several famous historical places and let you discover the city’s hidden beauties while she makes fun of the Dutch, Utrecht and above all of herself. No dark theater, but the whole city as the stage.

Visit the Dutch Railway Museum and enjoy a day filled with learning about trains.

Historic, rural and sidecar fun experience

This is a very divers rural and historic tour. And so much more fun then a normal tour just because of the fact we do it with a sidecar.
Explore the beautiful and diverse centre of the provinces of Holland and Utrecht, which includes rivers, lakes, forests, polders, medieval castles, golden age mansions, windmills, the royal palace and pancakes while riding a sidecar.

I am Marco Hupkes, your guide. My background is: traveller, guide, outdoor-instructor, comedian, teacher of history. Allow me to show you my home country and I'm sure we will have great fun together. See you soon and have a nice day.

By the way: if you have tour ideas of your own let me know. I love to do tailormade things.

Greetings, Marco.

Utrecht is a beautiful and majestic city! It keeps ranking among the top five happiest cities in the world. Utrecht is like a treasure chest filled with all the world's charms. The contours of Roman walls, meter-wide medieval alleyways, and fabulous ivy-covered courtyards that are hidden from plain view. Humpbacked bridges and old legends coexist with stunning modern architecture and vibrant student life. The Dome Cathedral carillon plays a tune from the rock band Radiohead, street art has taken root under medieval vaults and in monastery courtyards, and old ladies dance in a bar that's situated in a church! Not even the canals are ordinary here; they're two-level canals!
We will spot many secret places and see beautiful details, of which, there are plenty in this beautiful city.

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Take a stroll in a vast landscaped park with meandering paths and romantic little bridges. Discover the maze and the deer park, and visit the Rose Garden and Roman Garden.

Welcome to one of the largest cities in Holland. Utrecht is worldly known for its cultural and historical sights, as a destination favored by tourists. The origins of this city are troubled, and so was its history, making it a very interesting city to discover.
Come join us for an insider’s view of this once powerful city-state, with roots as old as the Roman Empire, if not even older!

Whereas the NY Times describes Utrecht as a city that deserves more than a pleasant day trip from Amsterdam, a leading Australian news site says the city has the most beautiful canals of Europe.

They are right; with its iconic Dom Tower, churchyards, the old center and its canals, Utrecht is absolutely beautiful. Meet your guide from a multiple award-winning tour operator in the heart of the city and set off on a historical and cultural walking tour.

Learn about the city’s history that started around 2,000 years ago, when Utrecht was part of the northern border of the Roman Empire. Walk through little cobbled streets and churchyards; all leading to what has been for centuries the city’s main artery, the 1.5 mi long old canal Oudegracht.

Discover unique monuments such as church that is transformed into a cafe and the classical city castles along the canal Oudegracht. Naturally, the Dom church that with its dominating tower is Utrecht's pride and joy cannot be skipped!

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.

Get to know Utrecht in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city.

Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Utrecht with our unique city game app.

Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.

This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

Experience Utrecht like never before with a self guided city exploration game and unravel the mystery surrounding the death of the only Dutch Pope, Adrianus VI, ever.