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Unique City Canal & Old Canal Combination Route (2.25 hours)

May 4, 2025
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Updated: Jun 5, 2025




Discover the best of Utrecht: quiet canals and lively canals in one boat trip!


🌊 Your Adventure: From Silence to City Pulse


1ļøāƒ£ START: Oosterkade

  • Central location (5 min from CS)

  • Free parking in the area


2ļøāƒ£ Tolsteegsingel (west)

  • šŸ–¼ļø Central Museum (since 1838)

  • šŸ”­ Sonneborgh Observatory (historic stronghold)


3ļøāƒ£ Maliesingel (east)

  • šŸŒ‰ Maliebrug (iconic drawbridge)

  • 🌳 Zocherpark (romantic English garden)


4ļøāƒ£ Northern Singel

  • šŸ° Medieval city wall (remains from 1300)

  • ā˜• Floating Coffee Shop (opposite old prison)


5ļøāƒ£ Weerdsingel (north)

  • ā˜€ļø Sunny jetty (perfect selfie spot)

  • 🦢 Spotting water birds


6ļøāƒ£ SWITCH: To the Old Canal

  • āš“ Weerdsluis (historical lock)

  • šŸ˜ļø Werfkelders (unique Utrecht architecture)

  • ⛪ Dom Tower (most beautiful photo point)

  • šŸŗ Vibrant catering industry on the water (unlike anywhere else in the world)


7ļøāƒ£ FINISH: Oosterkade


✨ Double Enjoyment Factors

āœ” 50% peace (city canal) + 50% coziness (Old Canal)

āœ” All Utrecht icons in one tour

āœ” Sail yourself without a boating license


šŸ“ø Photo Hotspots

ā–ø Observatory with canal reflection

ā–ø Shipyard cellars in evening light

ā–ø Dom Tower from the water


šŸ’” Insider Tips

• Book 5pm-7pm for golden hour light

• Spot hidden street art along the canals


From quiet canals to bustling canals - experience two Utrecht atmospheres!



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