Netherlands · GRONINGEN TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 groningen tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
A one-hour canal cruise in Groningen with audio and text guidance, passed by the Martinitoren and Tasmantoren, plus drinks onboard.
“There is no human guide, but the audio in English could be more synchronized with what one is seeing”
Climb Groningen’s Martinitoren for $7. Expect 250+ steps, a tower cinema, bell-ringing, and sweeping city views from 39 metres up.
“steps very narrow and don't go if you have klausfobia”
Float on Groningen’s first terrace boat with a bar, cozy seating, and a cabriolet roof. Plan an easy drink-and-sightseeing outing.
“Schönes Schiff mit super Personal. Sehr lieb und zuvorkommend. Um diese Zeit trotz Heitstrahler, an Bord etwas kalt. Daher etwas mehr anziehen.”
One hour on an open boat through Groningen canals with an English guide, city facts, and unlimited drinks for $27.
“Very pleasant tour of the city, viewed from the water level! You have to duck below a couple of low bridges, quite an excitement! I highly recommend this tour, but preferably when it's not raining. During the tour you can enjoy drinks, all included in the price.”
A guided 1.5-hour stroll through Groningen’s 1,000 years of history and student culture, ending with big views from the Forum.
Enjoy Groningen canals from the silent electric open boat Pronkjewail, with a free drink and Dutch-German-English audio guide.
Cycle Groningen’s top landmarks in 2.5 hours with a friendly local guide, bike rental included, and routes beyond the center.
“Unsere Guide war sehr sympathisch, hat auf alle Fragen sehr gut geantwortet.ich würde sie auf jeden Fall wieder buchen”
Heated Groningen candlelight canal cruise with glühwein, oliebollen, and glowing bridges and towers in one hour.
“Niet goed. Je kon weinig zien vanuit de boot, en door het geroezemoes kon je niets verstaan van de (opgenomen) uitleg.”
One-hour Groningen evening cruise with a live English guide, canal views, and an open bar cheese platter. Small group, relaxed pace, $35.
“Schöne Tour mit nettem Guide und toller Verpflegung!”
1 to 1.5 hour Groningen canal cruise from Schuitendiep with music, a guide, and unlimited drinks. Great for groups.
2 hours on a Groningen canal with unlimited Heineken beer, wine, and soft drinks, plus music, party lights, and city views.
“Heel gezellig op de boot, met heel vriendelijk en meedenkend personeel. Bedankt Maaike en Boas!”
Groningen pub quiz crawl with free entry to 5 venues, 4 shots or drinks, and games for 4 hours, guided in English, German, or Dutch.
“Het was geweldig gisteravond, super leuke groep met elkaar! Het leukste was de silence bar! FANTASTISCH WAT EEN LOL. Stefan en Jules waren super leuk die het organiseren Verbeterpunt herkenbaar zijn zoals in de mail word aangegeven dat was slecht te vinden. we werden wel keurig terug gebeld.”
A private Groningen walking tour with a local who tailors the route, picks great pauses, and shares neighborhood stories, not stock facts.
“It was amazing and would do it again for sure!”
Storyworld Museum at Forum Groningen mixes comics, animation, and games with hands-on creation for kids and adults, plus original film and comic art.
“Leuk om te zien hoe animatie tot leven komt. Ook leuk dat je zelf actief mee kunt doen. Je voelt je echt in een andere wereld komen.”
A relaxed 1-hour Groningen canal cruise with unlimited drinks, Dutch cookies, and a friendly skipper’s stories from the water.
“Rondje Groningen met Bente. Ze deed het fantastisch en gaf goede tips over bezienswaardigheden om na de boottocht te doen. We hebben genoten! Dank je wel Bente!”
Every kind of Dutch day out, and the best of each.
