What a wonderful experience this boat trip around the mediaeval part of Amersfoort turned out to be. From the very start where they provide free sunscreen outside their shop whilst you wait for your boat , everyone was friendly happy and helpful. The volunteers driving the boat and doing the commentary were excellent . Because I was the only one speaking English they gave me a lovely classy coloured brochure with all the information …and the history about each of the buildings that we passed . I might’ve missed some of the jokes from the commentator, but I got everything that I needed and it was perfect. I love how clean the canals are …so different from Venice . The buildings are beautifully maintained. I would hardly...
Read moreExceptional experience and incredible value for money.
There are two boat tours the east tour has no English guide available but will do that next visit any way.
The west bound tour you can download an English commentary via the izi app available to down load on both platforms apple and Google Play.
See the tour site for details.
The tours and commentary are undertaken in Dutch by older Dutch citizens.
They have great knowledge.
This tour is one of the nicest gentle activities available in Amersfoort.
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Read moreHad a lovely experience. Do buy tickets in advance on sunny days as they do sell out. Ask for the big "Johan van Olde Barneveld" boat to be able to sit in the moving direction of the boat for the best pictures. Guides are very very friendly. Inquire for the English/German/French handout or APP with audio-guide, as the tour is in Dutch spoken. Recommended, even if for the pictures alone. Had a...
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