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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  The Netherlands  /  Utrecht Province  /  Utrecht  /  Canals area

Canals area, Utrecht

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Visit Canals area to see the urban waterways the country is known for. The canals in Utrecht are similar to those in Amsterdam and other Dutch cities. Take the stairs down to water level and stroll along the canals. Stop at one of the many restaurants with outdoor seating and enjoy pannekoeken (Dutch pancakes) or other Dutch delicacies. To learn more about the city's history and explore it from a typically Dutch vantage point, take a boat tour. Plan my Utrecht trip by asking Inspirock to come up with tips and suggestions.
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Tours to Canals area

FROM £24 BOOK WITH VIATOR Utrecht Bike Tour Utrecht Bike Tour
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM £7 BOOK WITH VIATOR Silver Betrayal Private City Exploration Game in Utrecht Silver Betrayal Private City Exploration Game in Utrecht
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM £28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Self-Guided Tour of Utrecht with Interactive City Game Self-Guided Tour of Utrecht with Interactive City Game
3.0
Duration: 2 to 4 hours
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FROM £7 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Kings Speech Private City Exploration Game in Utrecht The Kings Speech Private City Exploration Game in Utrecht
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £22 BOOK WITH VIATOR Utrecht Discovery Running Tour Utrecht Discovery Running Tour
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
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  • By mikep318
    Beautiful to wander along the canals of Utrecht. Quiet and interesting and very worthwhile.must be lovely to live in one of the canalside houses many of which would have been merchants residences and....  more
    Beautiful to wander along the canals of Utrecht. Quiet and interesting and very worthwhile.must be lovely to live in one of the canalside houses many of which would have been merchants residences and....  more »
  • By The_Bs_of_2007
    Smaller canals than Amsterdam, but used a lot, cafes, bars down by the waters edge, lots of different modes on canals, tour boats, self drive boats, peddle boats, paddle board, kayak, cycles with... 
    Smaller canals than Amsterdam, but used a lot, cafes, bars down by the waters edge, lots of different modes on canals, tour boats, self drive boats, peddle boats, paddle board, kayak, cycles with...  more »
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  • By kathleen Arntson
    Many little boutique shops, restaurants and coffee shops, a good way to enjoy a weekend.
  • By Dayana Rodríguez
    Beautiful canal full of trees and small businesses.
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