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Deventer

Deventer still feels like a town built around trade and books. Merchant houses line the IJssel, and the Brink gathers cafés around the old Waag. Each summer, booksellers take over the streets for the open-air book market.

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Landmark4.1/5

Borgelerbad

Dive into relaxation at Borgelerbad, nestled at Borgelerdijk 1, 7415 ZN Deventer! This delightful waterpark boasts sweeping pools, bubbling saunas, and thrilling slides, perfect for all ages. Unwind on sunny loungers or take a refreshing dip, all while soaking in the vibrant Dutch atmosphere. Whether you're splashing with family or enjoying a spa day, adventure awaits at Borgelerbad!

Landmark4.9/5

Deventer wandelinge

Nestled in the picturesque city of Deventer, the Welle boasts charming canals and historic architecture, inviting visitors to stroll through its picturesque streets and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this quintessential Dutch locale.

Culture4.2/5

Museum De Waag

This Deventer museum traces local history through art and objects, from Iron Age finds to the city's biscuit and soccer team.

Landmark4.4/5

VVV Deventer

Deventer's tourist information center sits behind an ornate facade crowded with figures and animals. Six gable niches depict virtues.

Shop4.7/5

Boekhandel Broekhuis Deventer

Boekhandel Broekhuis Deventer, a gem in the heart of Deventer, offers an enchanting selection of books in a beautifully restored historic building, making it a must-visit for literary lovers and culture enthusiasts alike.

Transport4.4/5

Deventer

Culture5/5

Secrets of Life -The Experience

Shop4.1/5

Mall Boreel

Landmark4.5/5

Kunstcircuit Deventer

Culture4.7/5

The monastery garden Deventer

Eat$$$4/5

Pizzeria Picobello Deventer

Nestled on Nijmegensestraat in Deventer, Pizzeria Picobello is a slice of Italian paradise! With its cozy ambiance and mouthwatering pizzas, it's the perfect pit stop for foodies. Dive into their crispy crusts topped with fresh ingredients and experiment with unique combinations! Don't forget to sip on local brews while you enjoy this delightful slice of Deventer. Buon appetito!

Cafe$$5/5

Ritorno

Eat$$$4.4/5

Deventer, De 7e Hemel

Cafe$$$4.6/5

Parkcafé Mees

Cafe$$4.7/5

Roemar Koffiebranderij/Proeverij

Eat5/5

Restaurant Carotte

Shop4.8/5

Het Deventer Wijnhuis | Wijn Deventer | Wijnproeverij | Wijnhandel | Wijn bestellen

Stays

Stay$$$4.2/5

Hotel De Vischpoorte

Set in a historic building on the IJssel River, De Vischpoorte offers rooms and apartments with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view channels. It is only 600 metres from Deventer’s central Brink Square. The accommodations at Hotel de Vischpoorte, centrum Deventer en aan de IJssel include a kitchen or kitchenette. All rooms and apartments have a coffee machine, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a microwave. Guests who wish to explore Deventer and its surroundings can make use of the bicycle rental and tour desk services. Deventer’s Historic Museum is 550 metres from Hotel de Vischpoorte, centrum Deventer en aan de IJssel and the city’s railway station is just a 10-minute walk away. Paleis Het Loo, is a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Stay$$4.2/5

Bed and Breakfast Citystays Deventer

Citystays Deventer in Deventer offers a central location with key attractions nearby. Landshuis is a 1-minute walk, while Vispoort lies 200 metres away. Munttoren is 500 metres from the apartment, and In de Drie Vroege Haringen is a 5-minute walk. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a kitchenette with a coffee machine, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Additional amenities include a balcony with city views, sofa bed, work desk, and parquet floors. The surrounding area offers kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Sport- En Recreatiecentrum De Scheg is 5 km away, providing sports facilities. Highly rated by guests for its central location and convenience, Citystays Deventer ensures a pleasant stay in Deventer.

Stay4.6/5

Hotel Bed & Breakfast Huize "De Worp"

This Deventer bed-and-breakfast sits across the river from the city, with a ferry carrying you into the center.

Stay4.3/5

Hotel De Leeuw

Deventer hotel with rooms near the center and a Dutch breakfast. An old-fashioned cafeteria and candy store share the entrance.

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5/5

5 h

Private Amsterdam and Countryside Tour in a Comfortable Mercedes Minivan

20 minutes drive from Amsterdam, you will find the Zaan region, Western Europe's oldest industrial area. In the past there used to be running more than 500 windmills here. Now a days, ten pairs of sails continue to turn in the historical village of Zaanse Schans. It's picturesque mills are still used for sawing wood and grinding flower, spices and oil. Exiting demonstrations accros the entire site will acquaint you with all kind of traditional Dutch crafts. Besides the Windmills, The country side offers polders, water, wind, cheese, clogs and many other things that are typically Dutch. This day trip to the Dutch countryside and visits to the fishing villages Volendam and Marken is a must during your holidays in the Netherlands. Discover the region’s history at a fascinating museum, do a tasting at a cheese factory, visit an authentic Dutch bakery and much more and enjoy free time at the lovely fishing harbor on the Markermeer lake.

$600.41

5/5

Small Group Tour to Muiderslot & Castle de Haar from Amsterdam

This small group tour takes you through centuries of history: from Europe’s Middle Ages to the era of the 17th century and the splendor of the 20th century! After picking you up at our eeting point, we start the day at the famous Muideslot castle, first built in the 13th century by count Floris V. In the 17th century the castle was the favorite residence of writer and poet P.C. Hooft. Restored by Architect Pierre Cuypers it is now open to the public to explore. We tour the castle as well as the beautiful gardens! After lunch we visit the magnificent Castle de Haar, reconstructed in 1890 on its medieval foundations, where Baron and Baroness van Zuylen entertained their famous guests! We will bring you back to Amsterdam at the end of the afternoon. This tour can also be booked as a private tour!

$314.50

5/5

6 h

Private Day Trip to Keukenhof Gardens with Entrance Tickets

Discover the garden of Europe at Keukenhof with this private, half day tour including an entrance ticket and exclusive service by a private guide and driver. Following a pick up from your hotel by private vehicle, transfer to Lisse and skip the long lines to enter the legendary gardens. Inside the Keukenhof gardens, take plenty of time to admire this beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers in a relaxed way. Stroll among orchids and themed gardens. Admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Relax on a bench along the paths. See millions of flowers in bloom as you discover the garden of Europe. Finally you can enjoy a private transfer back to Amsterdam for a drop-off at your hotel.

$411.71

5/5

8 h

Kroller Muller Museum (Van Gogh) & Palace Het Loo Private Tour

Combine Dutch royal heritage and world-class art on a private day trip from Amsterdam to the heart of the Veluwe region. Tour Highlights: Exclusive Van Gogh Exhibition (Sept 15, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027): Enjoy a rare opportunity to view the Kröller-Müller Museum’s complete collection of 88 Van Gogh masterpieces displayed together in one extraordinary showcase. Paleis Het Loo: Escape the city for the grand 17th-century summer palace, recently restored to its golden-age glory. Explore royal state rooms, pristine baroque gardens, and the Royal Vehicles Garage. Hoge Veluwe National Park: Journey into Holland’s most iconic national park, home to the Kröller-Müller Museum, which houses the world's second-largest collection of Van Gogh works alongside a famous sculpture garden. Why Book This Tour? Experience two of the country's top cultural landmarks in a single, seamless day. Relax with stress-free private transport, including hotel pickup and drop-off in Amsterdam.

$434.58

5/5

8 h

Private Day Trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and Zaanse Schans

Discover a different side of the Netherlands during this private day trip. With this tour you will explore the beautiful flower fields of Keukenhof and the countryside at Zaanse Schans. First, Head over to Keukenhof where you will explore the breathtaking gardens of Europe. Each year just about seven million different bulbs are planted, ranging from tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, orchids, crocuses and lilies. Explore all the different varieties of themed gardens and admire the bright colors of the daffodils and hyacinths in bloom. Then your guide will drive you to the countryside of the Netherlands to explore the Zaanse Schans, a must see when visiting the Netherlands. Explore these beautiful windmills and also see the original wooden houses, barns and shops. Your guide will take you inside one of these windmills. You also get the option to visit a cheese-making factory and stroopwafel factory. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$457.45

5/5

2 h

Escape game in the city of Apeldoorn Crazytopia

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

$22.86

5/5

Private Deventer City Walking Tour with Escape Game Puzzles

Are you planning a trip to Assen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 3 kilometres long and over 1,5 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. During this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. For years, the city of Deventer has suffered from the Diva. With her charms, she lies and cheats. Very many residents have been duped as a result. Can you help? And well if you are planning a trip to Deventer anyway, let's try to find that Diva right away, right?

$34.25

4.9/5

Historic Royal Tour exploring Palaces and Castles - Private tour

Uncover Holland’s Royal Secrets: Castles & Palaces Beyond Amsterdam Trade Amsterdam's bustling streets for a day of royal elegance, fairy-tale architecture, and serene countryside. Step Into Royal History at Paleis Het Loo: Your journey begins with a comfortable drive to the magnificent Paleis Het Loo, a grand 17th-century royal summer retreat. Recently renovated and reopened, this "Versailles of the Netherlands" features opulent baroque interiors, immaculate palace gardens, and historic royal stables. Discover Hidden Estates & Country Castles: Next, explore the picturesque, lesser-known country estates tucked away around Baarn. Enjoy a stroll through the lush grounds of Kasteel Groeneveld and admire the striking exteriors of hidden treasures like Kasteel De Hoge Vuursche and Kasteel Soesdijk The Medieval Fortress of Muiderslot: End your day at Muiderslot, a picture-perfect 13th-century castle encircled by a moat. Drive back to your hotel in Amsterdam.

$423.14

4.7/5

e-Scavenger hunt Apeldoorn: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Apeldoorn in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Apeldoorn with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

$35.45

4.6/5

1 h 30 mins

Deventer Self Guided Walking Route of Highlights and Hidden Gems

Self-guided Deventer walking tour with highlights and hidden gems. This is not a scavenger hunt, quiz, or game — just a carefully curated walking route that combines Deventer’s iconic highlights with unique hidden gems. Discover Deventer at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour through one of the most beautiful Hanseatic cities in the Netherlands. This budget-friendly route takes you from the station into the historic city centre and back to the lively heart of town, guiding you past both iconic highlights and hidden gems you would easily miss on your own. Explore medieval streets, charming squares, impressive churches, creative street art, and secret alleyways full of character. Perfect for independent travellers who want a flexible and affordable way to experience the city. No guide needed just follow the route whenever it suits you. A fun, easy, and immersive way to truly get to know Deventer.

$5.72

4.6/5

3 h

e-Scavenger hunt Zutphen: Explore the city at your own pace

Price per group of 2-6 people. Get to know the city in a unique and affordable way with the QULA Zutphen City Trail. Use GPS to find the best squares, streets and monuments. Meanwhile, you play a fun game and answer questions and do assignments. All on your smartphone. Not a boring guide, but you decide where you start, stop and pause. No reservation needed. Explore the city with our Zutphen City Trail!

$35.45

4.5/5

Discover Deventer with an Outside Escape city game tour!

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Deventer during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. Step back in time to 1435 and uncover a plot involving fake coins circulating in the Hanseatic city of Deventer. Can you find the conspirators before they do more damage to the city's budding economy? Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test! - Start your adventure at any moment you choose - All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan - Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players) - This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

$31.45

4.5/5

Discover Zutphen with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour

Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Zutphen during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. You found an old diary that once belonged to a 14th century trader. Apparently, he was banished from the city and was looking to exact his revenge. But why was he banished in the first place? And did he ever get his revenge? Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test! - Start your adventure at any moment you choose - All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan - Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players) - This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long

$31.45

4.3/5

Royal Palace Paleis Het Loo Entrance Ticket in Apeldoorn

Paleis Het Loo, once the summer residence of the Dutch royal family, invites visitors to explore its rich history and stunning gardens. Walk through the elegantly restored rooms of William III and Mary Stuart II, and immerse yourself in the stories of royal life through captivating audio narratives. The palace gardens, designed in the 17th century, boast baroque beauty, showcasing fountains, statues, and a variety of plants. Discover exhibitions that unveil the private life of the House of Orange-Nassau and enjoy views from the palace roof. This ticket provides a unique opportunity to experience the grandeur of Dutch royalty firsthand.

$24.02

4.1/5

3 h

e-Scavenger hunt Deventer: Explore the city at your own pace

Get to know Deventer in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Deventer with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose. This City Game is also a perfect activity for large groups.

$35.45

4/5

Pub Trail Zutphen: an adventure full of surprises

A Pub Trail is a scavenger hunt through Zutphen, combined with short pub games in cafés that you choose yourselves. For friends, colleagues and families who want to explore the city without feeling like tourists. You walk together through the city, complete challenges, and play games in the cafés. The group stays together, and the player with the most points wins a prize. Pub Trail Zutphen is an activity, not a traditional pub crawl. You choose the cafés yourselves: no fixed bars, no set routes. This gives you the freedom to choose the cafés you want to visit. Pub Trail Zutphen is an active and playful experience, much more fun than a standard walking tour.

$12.58

4/5

8 h

Private day trip to The Keukenhof Gardens and The Zaanse Schans Windmills

Explore the Dutch country side with this private day trip to Keukenhof and the Zaanse Schans Windmills. Get picked up at your hotel by your private guide that will drive you around in a comfortable vehicle. First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you will discover its outstanding flowerfields. Inside the Keukenhof gardens you can admire the beautiful and internationally renowned display of all sorts of flowers. Explore 32 hectares of gardens full with tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring bulbs in all sorts of colours. Next, you will arrive at Zaanse Schans where you will explore the Dutch countryside and windmills. Learn all about the area and enter various windmills, barns, shops and explore many traditional wooden houses. Your private guide will also bring you to a traditional Dutch waffle factory and Dutch cheese farm where you will be able to taste cheeses. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$452.05

3.5/5

2 h

Deventer Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

Deventer becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Geert Groote Huis, St. Nicholas Church, Wilhelminabrug and Toy Museum Deventer. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Deventer.

$22.82

3.5/5

9 h

Private Day Trip to the Keukenhof Gardens and Giethoorn

Join a colorful tour that takes you through the outstanding flower fields of Keukenhof before you head over to the Venice of the North called Giethoorn. First your private guide will drive you to Keukenhof where you explore the gardens of Europe. With this tour we also include the entrance. Your guide will show you all the gardens like the English landscape garden, the Japanese country garden, and the historical garden. After Keukenhof your guide will drive you the next stop, Giethoorn. Once arrived, your guide will show you all the main sights of the village. Explore the many waterways, local houses and impressive Dutch countryside. Here you also join a 1-hour boat tour of the village. Experience the beautiful landscape of quiet canals, wooden bridges and Dutch homes. At the end of the day your private guide will drive you back to your hotel.

$446.02

3/5

2 h

Secrets of Deventer: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour

Discover Deventer like never before with the Secrets of Deventer City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Deventer while exploring famous spots such as Broederenkerk, Deventer Schouwburg, Wilhelminafontein, Museum de Waag, Stadhuis van Deventer, Museum Eicas and Geert Groote Huis. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Deventer perfect for every type of explorer.