During your 1.5-hour walking tour (max. 20 guests per group) you will see, feel, smell, hear about the history, present and future of the city of Groningen.
With your guide you will explore the historical city-centre. The 1000-year-old metropolis of the North of the Netherlands will embrace you. Be amazed by this vibrant student town. See Renaissance combined with modern architecture. Look around and enjoy the green squares, the tower, the people, the stories you will be told. You will make unforgettable memories during your visit!
The tour starts at the brand new Forum Groningen (reception) where you will learn all about technical innovations, modern culture and actuality. Your guide will take you on a walk to see the New Market Square and de Martini-toren. Continuing your tour you will see so much more, like the office of the Commissioner of the King, the Palace of the 17th and 18th century Regents, the City-Hall situated on the Grote Marktsquare, the Gold-office and the Academic Building. Enjoy the beautiful yellow tower of the A-church and step back 800 years when you are exploring the oldest harbour of Groningen.
Of course, you can not miss the old Folkingestraat with its Jewish history and (not part of the tour on Sundays) the impressive Pepergasthuis, the shelter place for pilgrims who came to worship until the end of the 16th century, the relic of Saint John the Baptist.
At the end of the tour, ending at the Forum Groningen again, use the electric staircases to discover the 45 m high platform yourself. The view is breath-taking.
When you have seen this all, and don't worry because this all can be seen in a 1.5 km walk, you will always remember your visit to this warm, welcoming, lovely place with its 235,000 inhabitants, including the 70,000 students. We look forward to welcoming you.
