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Historical Canal Tour

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Groningen, Netherlands
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Cruise through the canals of Groningen on this hour-long tour with unlimited drinks included. Relax on board as your skipper-guide shares fascinating insights that most guidebooks miss. Sail past the Old Museum (Westerhaven), the main central station, and the Royal Garden, built for the Princes of Nassau in 1594. Ask questions, soak up the beautiful views, and discover more than you ever would on your own.
  • Gain a unique perspective as you see the area from the water
  • Learn about local history and culture as you glide along the canal
  • This compact tour is great for travelers short on time
  • Booking a group tour helps to keep costs down

What's Included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
    Beer, White wine and Rose
  • Soda/Pop
    Coke, Fanta, Zero sugar options
  • Bottled water

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Schuitendiep 82, 9711 RG Groningen, Netherlands

      The boat will depart at the dock next to the bridge, you can always step into our office to say hello or to use our bathroom.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Oosterhaven (Pass By)

    Hoofdstation Groningen (Pass By)

    Groninger Museum (Pass By)

    Lage der A (Pass By)

    Hoge der A (Pass By)

    Noorderhaven (Pass By)

    Prinsentuin (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.9
    based on 67 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    A leisurely boat trip with interesting views and facts

    Pauline_C, Aug 2024
    A leisurely boat trip made very interesting by information about the canal and city. Well done Captain

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    Heel erg bedankt voor je positieve review. We zijn blij om te lezen dat je de informatie van de schipper interessant vond. Hopelijk mogen we je gauw weer een keer verwelkomen aan boord!

    Kussens zeiknat Matige informatie

    Diny_H, Oct 2024
    De kussens waren zo nat dat ik na de rondvaart een zeiknatte broek had Geen verhaal bij het paard van ome Loek! Op internet staat dat het afkomstig is van het lied Gids zou meer bijzonderheden moeten kunnen vertellen

    Maarten bedankt!

    Patrick_Z, Sept 2024
    Leuk, gezellig en interessant. De gids wist goed te vertellen; de boottocht was van begin tot eind boeiend. Hulde aan de schipper Maarten!

    Response from Host, Oct 2024

    Bedankt voor de positieve review! We zullen de complimenten doorgeven aan schipper Maarten. Dat zal hij leuk vinden. Hopelijk mogen we je een volgende keer weer verwelkomen aan boord!

    Agradável e bom preço!

    MarinaRezendeBazon, Sept 2024
    Foi muito agradável e o guia gentil 3 simpático. Bela vista e vinho é cerveja para brindar. Como não há City tour é modo de conhecer a cidade.

    Response from Host, Sept 2024

    Fijn om te lezen dat je hebt genoten aan boord en dat onze schipper hier met zijn vriendelijkheid aan bij kon dragen. Het uitzicht op de stad vanaf de boot, samen met een glas wijn of bier, maken de ervaring natuurlijk nog beter. Heel erg bedankt voor je positieve review en we hopen je in de toekomst nog eens te mogen verwelkomen aan boord!

    Schöne Bootstour

    Ralf_H, Aug 2024
    Interessante Tour mit einem motivierten Skipper. Wir erhielten tolle Einblicke von Groningen gepaart mit spannenden und witzigen Geschichten. Würde die Tour absolut empfehlen.

    Response from Host, Dec 2024

    Thank you for the nice review, we hope to see you again in the future!

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