Top Groningen Historical Tours

Groningen can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private, customized walking tour. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you only visit the places that matter to you. This is a personalized walking tour where you will discover the exteriors of monuments, including museums; however, if you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can adjust the itinerary—just let us know in advance. As you explore the city, your guide shares insights into local life, forming a clearer picture of Groningen culture and history. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers hidden gems and iconic landmarks with the expertise of a local.

Cruise along Groningen's canals while sampling a selection of delicious cheeses and wines. See the city from a unique waterside perspective as you glide past Central Station, Hoge and Lage der Aa, Noorderhaven, and more. Enjoy beautiful views you'd miss on land, along with commentary from a knowledgeable local guide. This shorter tour is the perfect break from a day of sightseeing.

Explore Groningen in this self-guided detective scavenger hunt. In City Detective, you and your team solve a fictional case while exploring the city: a respected scientist was found murdered in her office at the University, and it’s up to you to crack the case. This fun and flexible Groningen city game lets you follow clues, eliminate suspects, and solve puzzles using your own smartphone. Along the way, you'll uncover quirky facts, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks, making it a unique thing to do in Groningen. Highlights: • Self-guided scavenger hunt through Groningen city centre. • Play at your own pace: start and pause whenever you like. • Follow clues, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects. • Great for couples, families, friends or team outings. • Use your own phone = no tour guide needed. Whether you're with friends, family, or colleagues, this Groningen detective game is a fun, flexible and interactive way to explore the city and challenge your inner sleuth.

Discover Groningen's hidden past from the water on a scenic canal cruise that brings the city's rich history to life. Glide past the Martinitoren and the Groninger Museum while enjoying a drink on board. Dive deeper into the city's maritime heritage with an optional multilingual audio guide, written by a professional historian. The audio tour covers 30+ points of interest around the theme of Groningen as a Sea Harbour — a story of trade, power, and water. Navigate charming bridges and hidden green stretches while uncovering centuries of history at your own pace. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a relaxing way to explore the city with friends or family, this cruise offers something truly special. - Audio guide available in multiple languages - Enjoy a drink on board, ️- 30+ historical points of interest

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of City Game, an exciting GPS-based exploration game! Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard! Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want. HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the City Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Start your weekend right with a delightful Breakfast Tour in Groningen. Aboard the Boot Groningen, enjoy a fully catered breakfast provided by Flonk Hotel while cruising through the picturesque canals. As you savor a selection of sandwiches, yogurt, and juice, your local skipper will narrate fascinating tales of Groningen’s rich history. This 1.5-hour tour, departing every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 AM, promises a unique perspective of the city, complete with unlimited coffee and tea. Ideal for food lovers and those looking to explore Groningen in a relaxed way. - Enjoy a 1.5-hour canal cruise with breakfast included - Savor a variety of sandwiches, yogurt, and juice with vega and vegan options available - Learn about Groningen’s history from a knowledgeable local skipper - Maximum of 15 guests for an intimate shared experience