Private Walking Tour of Nieuwegracht Utrecht Netherlands

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 11 more

Explore Utrecht at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 9 stops, simple directions through Google Maps, and short audio stories you can play when you reach each location.

The route covers the historic Oudegracht and the medieval city center, from the Nijntje Verkeerslicht to the Nieuwegracht, passing sites like the Oudaen city castle, the Dom Tower, and the monumental Winkel van Sinkel.

Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

What's Included

Audioguide about each point of interest along the tour
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start your walk at the Miffy traffic light on Vredenburgviaduct in Utrecht. Just open the app nearby to begin exploring, because only this city would put a children’s icon in charge of public order.

End point

Wrap up your tour at the Nieuwegracht viewpoint. Take a moment to enjoy the quieter canal and its elegant houses before ending your tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Start your walk at the Miffy traffic light on Vredenburgviaduct in Utrecht. Just open the app nearby to begin exploring, because only this city would put a children’s icon in charge of public order.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Admire the stout canal side fortress from the street, a medieval power flex that now smells suspiciously like beer and good intentions.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stand outside the brick behemoth on Neude, a former communications nerve center that still looks like it could sort mail and intimidate enemies at the same time.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Look up at the iron ladies on the façade, the nineteenth century department store debut that turned shopping into a civic spectacle.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Take in the city hall from Stadhuisbrug, a seat of power that literally sits on a bridge because Utrecht refuses to choose between politics and canals.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dom Tower (Pass by)

    Gaze up at the Dom Tower from Domplein, the tallest spire in the Netherlands, standing proudly alone thanks to a historic storm that removed the middle of its church.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walk the square and study the awkward gap between tower and church, an architectural breakup that still defines the city skyline.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Paushuize (Pass by)

    View the Pope’s House from the corner, a Renaissance dream home built for a man who became pope and never actually got to live in it.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Wrap up your tour at the Nieuwegracht viewpoint. Take a moment to enjoy the quieter canal and its elegant houses before ending your tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Ciceru

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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