Groningen Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
This walking tour lasts approximately one and a half hours and allows you to discover the history of Groningen, a university town with rich architecture and a vibrant nightlife. The activity includes a local guide who knows the most interesting anecdotes.
- Learn about the history of Groningen from an expert guide.
- Admire the Martinitoren, the Jewish quarter, the Grote Markt and other attractions.
What’s included
- Tour of Groningen
- Expert guide
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Step by Step
An hour and a half walking tour is the ideal way to discover the history of the city, including ancient attractions and more recent gems. The price includes an expert guide.
The itinerary touches on the symbol of the city: the Martinitoren, a 14th century bell tower visible from all parts of the city. It survived the Second World War largely intact, except for a small bullet hole in the bell. The itinerary usually starts at a central and easily accessible location, such as Grote Markt, the main square. Other highlights of the route include:
- Spilsuizen - The Netherlands is famous for its many canals, and Groningen is no exception. Spilsuizen is a stretch of these waterways, particularly famous for its elegant buildings and numerous bars and restaurants.
- Folkingestraat - The Jewish quarter, which keeps alive the memory of the WWII deportations. It is also home to an elegant Moorish-style synagogue.
- Goudkantoor - The Gold Office, the building that was once used to collect taxes. On its façade you can see the sculpture "Appuntamento con la musica" by the Italian Roberto Benni.
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen - The city's university, built in the 17th century. Even today, Groningen is a university town with a vibrant nightlife.
The Dutch city is also famous for its contemporary architecture. It is home to masterpieces such as the Wall House 2 building (designed by John Quentin Hejduk and inspired by cubism and surrealism) and the Groningen Museum, three colourful pavilions housing a collection of contemporary art.
