The Netherlands · CITY TOURS IN GRONINGEN
The 9 best city tours in Groningen you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Join family-run Rondvaartbedrijf Kool beside Groningen station for a one-hour canal cruise. You will pass Martinitoren, the Groninger Museum, Tasman Tower, medieval houses, and handsome bridges while an audio and text guide explains the city’s maritime past. Drinks and snacks are sold aboard.
“Lovely tour in miserable cold weather. A great way to enjoy an afternoon.”
You’ll cruise Groningen with an English-speaking skipper such as Jan, Dheis, or Paulina, passing the Martinitoren, Noorderhaven, AA-church, and canal warehouses. The open boat offers close views and unlimited drinks, but it has no cover, requires a step aboard, and is not suitable for children under 12 or wheelchair users.
“Captain Paulina was great fun and very knowledgeable. Loads of drinks on the boat included.”
Spend an easy hour on Groningen’s canals aboard the spacious electric Pronkjewail. You’ll see sights including the Martini Tower, Groninger Museum, and old waterways while enjoying one included drink. Dutch, English, and German audio commentary explains the city’s past.
Explore Groningen by standard bike with a local guide in English, German, or Dutch. In 2 to 2.5 hours, you’ll ride from Pims Fietsen past the Groninger Museum, Martini Tower, Grote Markt, university, Oosterpark, and Noorderplantsoen. E-bikes cost €10 extra when available.
“Bert-Jan var en fornøjelse at være på tur med”
Join Borrelvloot at Schuitendiep 1022 for a cozy Groningen canal cruise with Dutch or English commentary, music, and unlimited drinks. You’ll pass historic city sights, hear local tales, and return near Poelestraat after 1 to 1.5 hours. Optional snacks, barbecue, and beer tasting can be added.
Discover Groningen through a self-guided app game for two to six people. Follow GPS clues, answer questions, and complete search tasks at 16 city sights, including the Groninger Museum, Martinitoren, Vismarkt, and Prinsentuin. Start, pause, and finish on your own schedule.
“The organization in advance was very bumpy. The access codes came only on demand and not automatically as advertised. The game itself is very well received!Auto-translated”
Take a self-guided Outside Escape game through Groningen, using your phone to solve puzzles tied to the Groninger Museum, Folkingestraat, Der Aa Church, the university quarter, and Waagplein. The 1 to 2-hour route suits groups of up to six people aged 15 and older.
“Speel het spel met meerdere mobieltjes. Of laat een van de groepsleden foto's maken van de omgeving.”
Spend about an hour on Groningen’s canals with a Dutch or English-speaking skipper. Enjoy unlimited coffee, tea, water, soda, beer, and wine, plus Dutch cookies, while hearing local stories and tips. Bente has earned special praise for her friendly guidance and advice on what to see after the cruise.
“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!”
You and up to five teammates start at Grote Markt and use a map, photos, and selfie challenges to track down clues around Groningen. An instructor guides you through WhatsApp, while email instructions explain the game. The activity runs in English and ends back at the square.
“Wir hatten eine sehr lustige Zeit in der wir auf eine besondere Art Groningen kennengelernt haben. Es hat uns viel Spaß gemacht.”
Pick a boat, a windmill or a gallery.
