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By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$14 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • The unique Dutch concept of gezelligheid — warm cosiness — is part of what makes Utrecht's lifestyle so irresistibly charming. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll discover Utrecht through a local's eyes, exploring cosy areas, hidden terraces, and everyday spots where the real soul of the city reveals itself. Starting at TivoliVredenburg music palace, you'll wander through 19th-century workers' streets, cross a medieval watergate, and discover Utrecht's unique two-level canal system, where medieval wharf cellars have transformed into waterside cafés and jazz clubs. Along the way, spot rose-ringed parakeets, learn about the quirky Fishdoorbell that helps migrating fish navigate the canals, and uncover the craft beer culture and hidden squares locals treasure. The tour ends beneath the 112-metre Dom Tower, where colourful terraces fill with locals enjoying craft beers as the bells guide cyclists home — Utrecht's heartbeat in a single scene.

Activity location

  • Vredenburgkade 11
    • 11 Vredenburgkade
    • 3511 WC, Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Vredenburgkade 11
    • 11 Vredenburgkade
    • 3511 WC, Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

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Cosy Cafés and Canal Views: An Audio Tour of Utrecht in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$13.95 x 1 AdultAU$13.95
Total
Price is AU$13.95

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Inclusions
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Inclusions
    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Inclusions
    App for Android and iOS
  • Inclusions
    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone and headphones
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Dom Tower (Pass by)

Marvel at the 112-meter Dom Tower, Utrecht's beating heart guiding cyclists home with its bells. Enjoy the colourful terraces below at Café Lebowski, where locals gather to sip craft beers as the bells chime overhead.

Oudegracht (Pass by)

Stroll along the Oudegracht, Utrecht's unique two-level canal, spotting bright green rose-ringed parakeets in the trees above. Discover the werfkelders, medieval wharf cellars now transformed into waterside cafés and jazz clubs.

City Hall (Pass by)

Admire Utrecht City Hall on the Stadhuisbrug, a building whose foundations trace back to wooden posts from the year 806. Discover how Spanish architect Enric Miralles transformed the historic complex during a major renovation in 1999, blending centuries of history with striking modern design.

Stadhuisbrug (Pass by)

Cross the Stadhuisbrug, the bridge spanning the Oudegracht that has always marked the main entrance to City Hall. Take in this lively crossing point, part of a large-scale canal restoration project completed in 2020 that returned water and greenery to the heart of the city.

Weerdsluis (Pass by)

Cross the medieval Weerdsluis, a watergate dating back to 1440 that once defended the city by flooding northern fields. Witness the spectacle of its manual operations and learn about the city's innovative "Fishdoorbell," helping migrating fish navigate the canals.

Sint Willibrordkerk (Pass by)

Discover the hidden Willibrord Church, one of Utrecht's distinctive architectural treasures. Take in this quiet gem, often overlooked by visitors exploring the city's more famous landmarks.

Wijk C (Pass by)

Wander through the pedestrian streets of Wijk C, where tiny workers' houses from the 1800s now amplify the cheerful sounds of karaoke from Café Ome Willem. Take in this cosy area, exactly the kind of everyday spot where Utrecht's real character shines through.

Hopakker (Pass by)

Discover Utrecht's narrowest house on Hopakker Street, a quirky architectural curiosity tucked into the city's historic core. Take in this charming detail that most tourists walk straight past.

Miffy's little square (Pass by)

Visit Nijntje Pleintje, a small square dedicated to Miffy, the beloved rabbit created by Utrecht-born illustrator Dick Bruna in 1955. Take in the minimalist statue here, designed by Bruna's own son, Marc, in this quiet corner surrounded by water and greenery.

Bloemenmarkt, Janskerkhof, Utrecht (Pass by)

Take in the Janskerkhof Bloemenmarkt, Utrecht's beloved flower and plant market held every Saturday since the 1830s. Enjoy the vibrant colour and fragrance of this local favourite, set against the backdrop of the nearby Dom Tower.

Location

Activity location

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    Vredenburgkade 11
    • 11 Vredenburgkade
    • 3511 WC, Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Vredenburgkade 11
    • 11 Vredenburgkade
    • 3511 WC, Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands

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