Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

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  • 60 minute
  • 3241 reviews

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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.
◆ Utrecht ◆ Netherlands ◆ Oudegracht ◆ Benelux ◆ Europe ◆ Western Europe ◆ Binnenstad Utrecht ◆ Lange Elisabethstraat Utrecht ◆ Utrecht Province ◆

Description

Utrecht: City Canal Cruise

See the highlights of Utrecht's medieval inner city during a cruise on the Oudegracht canal. Learn about the city's history as you pass centuries-old buildings, canal houses, wharf cellars, and the Dom Tower. Bring your own smartphone and headphones to connect to the guiding-system and enjoy our stories of the city, or simply enjoy a wonderful trip around the city! Descend the 21 steps to the waterside to board your boat. Once you are settled, the boat will set off along the Oudegrachten (Old Canal). Admire the oldest part of the city, which dates back to Roman times. Then, pass the highest church tower in the Netherlands, the Dom Tower. Marvel at other significant historical buildings along the route. After half an hour, arrive at the city's outer moat, a former defensive structure. Learn about the old strongholds and casemates there. Take photos of the beautiful Zocherpark. See the Railway Museum or Hoog Catharijne, the largest mall in the Netherlands, from the water. Return to the Oudegracht canal and watch people enjoying themselves on the wharves. Try and spot the typical wharf cellars. Once back on dry land, you will have a good idea of what you want to visit next.


What's included

  • Canal cruise
  • Digital audioguide providing commentary and stories in 8 languages - connect to this via your smartphone and listen on headphones (headphones are also available for purchase at ticket office)

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks

Highlights

  • Cruise along the Old Canal
  • See the highlights of Utrecht
  • Marvel at the famous Dom Tower from the water
  • Admire the canal houses and ancient wharfs
  • Get to know more about the historical city

Additional Information

  • To reach the boat you have to descend 21 steps

Reviews

3241 Reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler - Germany () Sep/18/2026 08:59:00

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Anja - Germany () Sep/13/2026 07:13:21

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GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom () Sep/12/2026 15:21:44

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GetYourGuide traveler - Netherlands () Sep/10/2026 07:41:45

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Ирина - Russia () Sep/10/2026 04:24:03

Это была спокойная, приятная прогулка. Все по расписанию. Кроме аудиогида, капитан на борту добавлял информации.

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GetYourGuide traveler - Canada () Sep/09/2026 08:00:52

Would like more interaction from the guide with more personal explanations of the area. Overall, the trip was good - nice activity to see the most of the city, especially on a rainy day.

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GetYourGuide traveler - Netherlands () Sep/08/2026 07:51:33

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GetYourGuide traveler - Netherlands () Sep/08/2026 06:10:43

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GetYourGuide traveler - United Kingdom () Sep/03/2026 08:20:10

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Fam. - Germany () Sep/02/2026 18:33:33

Great experience, very nice boat tour. Got some great pictures of Utrecht.

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