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Wal­king in Ut­recht: Dis­co­ver the City Step by Step

Historical canals, colourful street art and hidden alleyways—these summer walking routes are a great way to see Utrecht in a different light. From guided city walks to routes you can explore on your own, you will discover a new side of the city at every turn.

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Guided walks and tours

Utrecht Highlights City Walk

This city walk is the perfect introduction to Utrecht. On this walk, you explore the most famous sights of Utrecht’s historic city centre with a guide, including Dom Square, the Oudegracht and Pausdam.

Guided Tour of Wijk C

Delve into the history of one of Utrecht’s best-known working-class neighbourhoods. On this guided tour, your guide provides revealing insights into what daily life used to be like in Wijk C.

Vegan Food Tour Utrecht

The Vegan Food Tour is a unique way of exploring Utrecht and sampling tasty vegan food at the same time. On this walk, a guide takes you to various vegan venues in the city, where you taste surprising snacks and learn more about Utrecht along the way.

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Walking Routes on Your Own

Street art route

If you think Utrecht is just a city of historical streets and canals, you haven’t discovered its street art yet. This nine-kilometre route takes you past colourful murals dotted throughout the city’s neighbourhoods.

Rietveld walking route

Architecture, design and history come together artfully on this six‑kilometre walk. Along the way, you pass famous creations by Gerrit Rietveld as well as Utrecht’s highlights, such as the Oudegracht and the Dom Tower.

Canals and Wharves Walking Route

For first-time visitors to Utrecht, the route along the canals and wharves is the perfect way to explore the city. On this short three-kilometre walk, you discover the wonderful canals, wharves and wharf cellars that make the city so remarkable.

Looking for more advice and inspiration? Then visit the Winkel van Utrecht (address: Domplein 9).

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