Raphaël met us at our hotel in Zeist cycling with us to the Domplein, Informing us on the history of Zeist Castle, the old river Rhine route and how the Dutch Waterline defence system was conceived and implemented. In Utrecht we passed the famous Reitveld-Schröderhuis, joining four other guests on the Domplein for the official cycle tour. It was a delightful tour not only because of the wealth of information he imparted, demonstrating some aspects on various maps for better understanding, but because he did it in a most charming and sympathetic manner, answering questions very competently. He is highly recommended by us, a group of different aged cyclists from Germany, as we learnt about features in Utrecht that make us curious to re-visit the city. Thanks, Raphaël for the wonderful and...
Read moreI joined this kayaking tour in Utrecht with Raphaël being the local guide in April and couldn't ask for a better experience. Supposedly, it was with 2 other people but they didn't show up. Raphaël still honored the tour and my tour turned out to be an exclusive one. I can tell that Raphaël is passionate about Utrecht and its history specifically and that of the Netherlands in general. He was very informative and helpful throughout the trip. Raphaël was also very patient with my rusty kayaking skill so that also helped with my pace. It felt like kayaking around the city and having a conversation with a friend and having a beer. I highly recommend taking any tours around Utrecht with Raphaël because you'll definitely enjoy and appreciate the city even more...
Read moreThis was the highlight of our trip to Utrecht and we are so glad we chose to tour the city by kayak! Raphael is an excellent guide. There is so much fascinating history underneath the bridges and along the waterways that you would completely miss by only walking or cycling above. Great for kids - our 10yo and 8yo had a such fun in the kayaks - much more fun for kids than a walking or cycling tour. Raphael told the kids Dutch myths and legends about the historic buildings we were passing and even had sweet Dutch treats for them at the end.
The waters were calm, the kayaking was easy, you don’t need to be fit, this is suitable for all fitness levels. Raphael has waterproof containers for your valuables. The price is...
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