The Netherlands · DORDRECHT TOURS
Good dordrecht tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Set out from Grote Appelsteiger for a one-hour cruise through Dordrecht’s old center. Your Dutch-speaking skipper-guide shares local stories, while an English audio guide helps you follow along. Expect open boats, covered in rain, with drinks available to buy onboard.
“Leuk zo in open sloep. Gelukkig bleef het droog. Gezellige gids, echte Dortenaar, dus wist veel te vertellen.”
Walk Dordrecht with a local English, Dutch, or German-speaking guide, starting at Voorstraat 276. In 90 minutes, you’ll see the City Hall, Church of Our Lady, harbor, street art, modern architecture, and quiet lesser-known places. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and private groups are available.
“gids vertelde over de geschiedenis van de stad, maar ook leuke feitjes/gezegde. kon enthousiast en boedend vertellen”
Start at the Hallo Dordrecht store on Voorstraat 276 for a guided walk through Dordrecht’s old center, then board a boat for views of the harbors, waterways, and Three River Point. Tours run in English, Dutch, or German, and private groups are available.
“Geweldig! De boottocht was een beetje koud, amar overall tof!”
Take Qula’s Dordrecht city trail through churches, museums, courtyards, gates, and old patrician houses. Your smartphone supplies GPS, riddles, and assignments in English and several other languages. Start anytime, pause for café stops, and play privately with up to six people for one group price.
“The four of us had a great day in Dordrecht using the Qula Trail. It is the perfect way to get to know a city combined with a lot of fun. We will use it again for exploring a different city in the future!”
Meet your local guide at Hallo Dordrecht on Voorstraat for a 90-minute private walk through the city’s darker past. Hear stories of murders, pirates, witches, disasters, and crime in Dutch, English, or German. Guides have included Marco and Joes, and a free city map is provided.
“Prachtige toer door Dordrecht met spannende verhalen omlijst. Erg leuk als familie uitje. Verrast over de schoonheid en historie van Dordrecht. Geweldige gids. Dank je wel Marco”
At Rutte Distillery in Dordrecht, a Dutch-speaking host guides you through the 1872 distillery, its pot still, barrels, and botanical methods. You begin with a mini Gin and Tonic, then taste several gins and genevers while learning how they differ. The tasting lasts about 25 to 30 minutes.
“De man was erg enthousiast en daarom ging de uitleg in een wel erg hoog tempo. Wel leuk met de nodige wetenswaardigheden.”
Explore Dordrecht through a self-guided Outside Escape for up to six people. Follow clues from Aardappelmarkt to the old city hall, solve a mystery tied to the De Witt brothers, and use hints whenever you need help. Play on one phone or several, in about one to two hours.
“Weinig kleine weetjes die samenhangen met de vragen en/of foto's. Wel geschiedenis maar die was vrij algemeen gehouden. Jammer, wij hebben wel meerdere outside escapes gedaan. Deze was de minste daardoor tot nu toe”
Pick a boat, a windmill or a gallery.
