Castles, Canals and Good Folk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Utrecht

The tour starts outside the east entrance to Hoog Catharijne.

Nothing beats a Dutch city centre market. Who’s up for croquettes, pickled herring, fresh bread or more cheese varieties than you ever knew existed?

A small but impressive museum that presents the life and times of those who lived in the working-class neighbourhoods of Utrecht in the tough times of the 1920s.

Utrecht has always had a pivotal role in the religious life of the Netherlands. The Jacobikerk is an important Protestant church that starts our walk through a neighbourhood filled with stories of faith and commitment.

It was built around 1276, so has been around for a while. It’s a great place to stop for refreshment, especially to check out the craft brewery in the cellars.

The most beautiful post office in the whole of the Netherlands is on Neude square.

This is the largest and oldest fabric market in the Netherlands, and has been going for around 400 years.

The powerful sculpture of a remarkable young woman who continues to have meaning in our lives long after her passing.

The tour ends near Janskerk with a story about the Order of the Knights of Utrecht.