De Haar Castle, Utrecht and Muiderslot from Amsterdam by Car
Description
Enjoy a guided tour of the city of Utrecht and the De Haar Castle, the most luxurious castle in Holland, with a Private Guide! Includes private transfers from Amsterdam. Extended option: visit also the medieval Muiden Castle. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. Read the description carefully as each option includes a different program: 5-hour: Castle De Haar & Utrecht City Tour Choose this tour to visit the De Haar Castle and see highlights of Utrecht, including St. Martin's Cathedral. 8-hour: Castle De Haar, Utrecht City & Muiderslot Tour Choose this tour to visit the Muiden Castle and De Haar Castle, and see highlights of Utrecht, including St. Martin's Cathedral. Add a touch of adventure to your stay in Amsterdam with a visit to the charming city of Utrecht and its crown jewel, De Haar Castle. Immerse yourself in a fairytale and explore one of the most luxurious castles of Europe with a Private Guide, who knows all of its secrets!
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Itinerary
A 5-Star Driver and Guide will pick you up directly from your accommodation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, so you can sit back and relax while traveling through the beautiful Dutch landscape.
De Haar Castle, the largest castle in Holland, which is located just outside Utrecht. The 700-years-old De Haar Castle is one of the most attractive fortresses in Europe, an enchanting image of a medieval fortress with towers, turrets, moats, gates, suspension bridges, and an extensive park area. It will make you feel as if you're in a real fairytale!
After a guided tour of the castle, you will head to the historic center of Utrecht. This ancient city has been the religious center of the Netherlands since the 8th century and boasts many beautiful churches, such as the famous St. Martin’s Cathedral. Explore the heart of the Utretch and immerse yourself in local history and legends.
This more than 700 years old castle is one of the most attractive fortresses in the Netherlands and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Feel its authentic medieval atmosphere, see the restored 17th century rooms and kitchen and a collection of arms and armor.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Muiden Castle (Muiderslot) is not included in the basic 5-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- We will arrange private transfers by standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people and by larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a tour for more people to travel in a larger vehicle.
- We will arrange private transfers by bus for groups of more than 7 people. Due to restrictions on the entry of buses into the city center, the pickup point will be scheduled at the nearest tourist bus stop if your hotel/accommodation is in the bus-free zone. We will inform you of the exact pick up point via email so please check how to get there, as it may be a few minutes walk from your accommodation.
- In De Haar Castle, the rule is that a licensed guide can show a group of 1-10 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For 11-20 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides. For 21-30 people we will provide the service of 3 licensed guides.
Reviews(4)
Pleasant tour with a knowledgeable guide and a local driver we spent most of the time in the first castle
Dear n9f7h2vpc4, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear you had a pleasant day exploring De Haar Castle and Muiderslot, and that our guide and driver contributed to an enjoyable visit. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Best regards, Rosotravel Team
The expense of 20€ each for admission was worth it. You can't even grasp what's beautiful to see. Over two hours in the castle we marvelled anew in every room. Overwhelming. Thank you also all the staff who took care of my husband touchingly. There's no elevator. My husband is disabled, thanks to the help he could see almost everything.The restaurant at the entrance is recommended, inexpensive and good.
Dear Navigator23799968503, Vielen Dank für Ihr wunderbares Feedback! Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Besuch in De Haar Castle und Muiderslot so genossen haben und dass unser Team Ihrem Mann so gut helfen konnte. Es ist schön zu hören, dass Sie die Schlösser und das Restaurant am Eingang positiv erlebt haben. Wir würden uns freuen, Sie bald wieder auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen! Best regards, Rosotravel Team
The castle opens at 11:00, but you can enter the park in advance. The paths are easy where you pass through beautiful castle miradours and lakes. The castle is huge to visit along with the gardens. The visit can be guided or not. In it, there are volunteers who know and richly tell the stories and details of the castle. I only thought that the castle chapel could be open for visiting because the other castle is closed for bureaucratic services. Then only one visits even the main castle and gardens. The weather was not good, but we got it anyway..
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário detalhado! Ficamos felizes que, apesar do tempo, tenha aproveitado a visita ao castelo e aos jardins. Vamos levar em conta sua sugestão sobre a capela — esperamos recebê-lo novamente em breve! 😊🏰
Although built on an ancient footprint, this is not a defensive fortress. It was completely rebuilt in modern times for the sole purpose of hosting and entertaining the rich and famous. As such, it opens a window into the world of literal and cultural royalty. It is absolutely worth the short trip from downtown Utrecht.
Dear newkruzer, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed your visit to De Haar Castle and appreciated its fascinating history and unique insight into the world of cultural royalty. It’s wonderful to hear that the short trip from Utrecht was well worth it. Best regards, Rosotravel Team
