Maastricht through Local eyes! A tour with a Smile!

4.9 (20 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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"Pieke". The statue that stands as a symbol of the workingclass inhabitants of the old Stokstraat quarter. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

My guests looking at an early 20th century postcard of Saint Servaasbridge and comparing it with the modern day situation. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

All our tours are made to measure on your demand. Even during the tour it can be adapted if it's possible in our timed schedule.

But of course we will show you all the highlights of the city: Sint Servaas bridge, Vrijthof square with the churches of Saint Servaas and Saint John, the Helpoort, The first and second townwalls, The church of our lady Mary, Stokstraatkwartier, Jekerkwartier, The bishop's mill, the statues of "Mestreechter Geis" and the "Zaate Herremenie" as well as Henric van Veldeke, and many more.

Also possible is are special tours dedicated to Maastricht's industrial history where you will "meet" Pierre Regout and the former Sphinx industrial estate or a walk through the "Hoge " and "Lage Fronten", remains of Maastricht's old defenceworks, made by military architects like the famous Vauban and Dumoulin.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French, Dutch
Operated by: Maastricht Guide

What is included

Included

Included: An unique experience.

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Any beverages or food are not included in the tours unless otherwise stated in the offere to the client.

Itinerary

Maastricht

Passing by

All of our tours are made to measure on the clients demand. From 1.5 hours upto a whole day can be covered.

Highlights from the city: Saint-Servaas church and bridge; a walk through the park and the medieval defenceworks; The church of Saint mary's; the bishop's mill; D'Artagnan and Louis XIV; Holland and Maastricht; the condominum; Roman influences; Maastricht as a bordertown; the Industrial heritage; social history. and whatever subject you want to hear about!
Sint Servaas basiliek Maastricht

10 min Admission not included

A short history of the church of our patron saint and his attachment to the city
Sint Servaasbrug

10 min

The story of the oldest bridge in the Netherlands from the Roman era to the modern days.
Market Square

10 min

The marketsquare with the old city hall, the statue of JP Minckelers and the vicinity of the old Sphinx factory
Stop 5

10 min

We 'll walking through the oldest still existing towngate in the Netherlands along with it's interesting history with a little bit of gossip alongside.
Stop 6

10 min

What's the history of this medieval history and who was friar Vinck?
Monument Fons Olterdissen

10 min

A quiet spot in the Jekerkwartier where we meet Fons Olterdissen, Maastricht's version of Rodger's and Heart and his legacy to the city.
Stop 8

20 min

The beautifully restored Stokstraatkwartier has a very moving past and is part of the oldest roman settlement.
Stop 9

5 min

The statue that is the symbol of the Maastricht spirit and our way of live.
Vrijthof

10 min

The main square of Maastricht has more then a few interesting sites. let's see what is interesting for you!
Onze Lieve Vrouw Sterre der Zee Basiliek

10 min

"Slevrouw" the name we give to our most popular church with it's statue of the Virgin Mary. Situated on the onze lieve Vrouweplein it is one of the most significant buildings in the city

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Next to Saint Servaas bridge.

End point

Pickup points

Amrath Hotel Ducasque
Botel Maastricht
Townhouse Apartments Maastricht
Designhotel Maastricht
Hotel Monastere Maastricht
Hotel Botticelli
Hotel De la Bourse
Amrath Grand Hotel De L'Empereur
Hotel Au Quartier
The Dutch
Amrath Hotel Bigarre
Hotel d'Orangerie

and 19 more pickup points

We determine the pick-up point together with our guests and we give them a call 10 minutes before meeting up.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

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Duration: 2 hours