City Boat Tour Groningen | Rondvaartbedrijf Kool

On Dec 25 & 26 (Christmas), Dec 31 and Jan 1 (New Year's Eve) we are closed and no sailings will take place.

Fancy an atmospheric outing? Book the candlelight tour!

Cruise through the city's canals

Discover Groningen from the water

Unique experience

An experience for everyone

Historical tours

Audio guide in several languages

Boat Tour through the city of Groningen

Admire the city's history in a unique way! Through the historic canals you will pass beautiful bridges, ancient towers and medieval patrician houses. During the cruise you will receive information and facts in different languages. The perfect way to really get to know the city.

Enjoy food and drinks on board

We always have several drinks and snacks on board (each season a fitted specialty beer). These are not included in the price. Would you like a small lunch? If so, please let us know while booking!

City Boat Tour Details

About the sailing

Duration: 1 hour

Sailings from 10 people (max. capacity 130 people)

Embarkation 15 min before sailing

Prices do not include refreshments and/or catering

Departure is at the opposite of Groningen central station

About the boat

Hybrid boat

Toilet on board

Dogs allowed

*changes reserved

Reviews

Fun activity for the whole family

The city tour is a very fun activity to do with the family. In one hour you sail through the canals of Groningen and get info on the different sights. The drinks were well taken care of. Definitely recommended! Not only for people outside the city of Groningen, but also as city dwellers we found it very fun.

Marlies van Gelder

Would recommend even to locals and residents!

"The perspective from the canal is very different and the history about sights you may have never even noticed before only makes the city more beautiful and interesting. "

Sanne from Renesse

What a fun way to explore the city of Groningen!

"Great service and helpful staff! We had a great time."

Patrick Sommers

Fun cruise through the canals of Groningen

"With snacks and drinks on board. Everything well taken care of, nice atmosphere on board!"

Susan Blom

Fun sail with good information

"For a weekend in Groningen, I would recommend to do this first. You get information about the things you 'must' see."

Herman van den Donker

Great experience

Nice to see Groningen from the water 👍.

Maarten van Es

Sightseeing from the canals of the city Groningen

Fun way to see more of the city and its surroundings! From the water :) Also suitable when it drizzles, which is nice in the Netherlands. All kinds of stories are told.

Maybach M

Very nice boat ride

"Really an enjoyable cruise around the canals where you have a different view of Groningen from the boat. The boat was comfortable with a glass roof, drinks and snacks available to purchase and a toilet on board.

David Horne

Fun cruise to discover Groningen

"During our city trip in Groningen we wanted to discover the city in a quiet way. From the only canal Groningen has, it's a great way to take a one-hour canal cruise with the canal company.

Aleida1989