Groningen

Our most recommended things to do in Groningen

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  1. Welcome to Groningen: Private Tour with a Local

  Experience Groningen like a resident on a private walking tour with a local host. Get tips on what to see and do, learn the best ways to get around and more. Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation and get familiar with your local neighborhood to learn where the best places to eat can be found or where to buy groceries. Alternatively, meet at a central landmark or intersection to start your walking tour. Venture beyond the usual tourist sites and discover places you would never find on your own. Avail of an itinerary that can be tailored to your interests and specific needs on arrangement. Ride on the public transportation system, at your own expense, if you prefer. Chat with your guide about life in the city and its many traditions and events. The guides are passionate locals who want to share what they love about their city to provide a more authentic experience, like having a fri...

  Our guide, Alexander, did an incredible job. He knew the city inside and out and happily honored our request to see neighborhoods instead of tourist spots. This was Alexander’s first tour but he seemed like a well seasoned pro. He was gracious, polite, open to requests, and extremely easy going. He knew local history and how the city functioned and easily navigated us around while offering insights and anecdotes about life in Groningen. My wife and I are considering retiring in The Netherlands and seeing how and where people live in Groningen was very important to me during this tour. During our two hours together, Alexander showed us multiple neighborhoods as well as beautiful parks and lovely views of the city. It was definitely time well spent. If we do retire in The Netherlands, and choose Groningen as our destination, Alexander’s tour will have played a huge part in the choice we made.

  Reviewed by Matt, United States, 5/31/2018