Gelretours – City walks with local guide
Gelretours
Kampen walking tours
Our guides provide interesting stories and an unforgettable experience. Book your Kampen city walk today and experience the city like you’ve never seen it before!
At Gelretours, you’ve come to the right place for a pleasant and informative city walk in Kampen. We have carefully designed the following city walks:
City tour information
Short description
Explore Kampen with a guide and discover the rich history of this Hanseatic city. Stroll along atmospheric alleyways, beautiful Art Nouveau buildings, and imposing city gates, and hear fascinating stories about the cigar factory, Kampen onions, and the old sturgeon fishing. Let yourself be surprised by the unique character of Kampen.
Duration
aprox 1.5 – 2 hours
Participants
Max 20 persons per guide. Multiple guides for bigger groups.
Availability
On request. You can specify a desired date and time in the booking form.
Rates
See bookingform
City walking tour long description
Do you want to discover Kampen in a unique way? Join a guided city walk in Kampen and truly get to know this beautiful Hanseatic city. Kampen is known for its unique protected cityscape, full of charming alleyways where you can still see the old buttresses that were once installed to prevent subsidence.
During the walk, you will hear surprising stories. Did you know that Kampen still has a cigar factory where cigars are rolled by hand every week? This isn’t a case of making your own cigars, but a craft that is still very much alive. It is also striking how many beautiful buildings from the Jugendstil period the city possesses, with richly decorated facades full of floral and plant motifs.
Your guide will tell you all about the famous Kampen onions and humorous stories about the so-called stupidity of the inhabitants. You will hear stories about the cow on the tower and the sturgeon with a bell around its neck. Yet, Kampen was once famous for its sturgeon fishing. Sturgeons up to three to four meters long swam in the IJssel River. After the catch, they were tied with ropes to poles in the river to keep them fresh for as long as possible.
During this tour of Kampen, you will also admire the impressive city gates. Kampen once had as many as 21; today, you can still admire three of them. No wonder Hendrick Avercamp, the famous deaf-mute painter of the 17th century, captured Kampen so often in his works. He already knew: Kampen is beautiful.
Let yourself be surprised during this guided city walk in Kampen and discover the true story behind this special Hanseatic city.
Discovering Kampen
Discover Kampen: Historic Hanseatic city on the IJssel with many stories.
Kampen is a charming Hanseatic city with a rich past and a beautifully preserved city center. During a walk, you will discover charming alleyways, historic buildings, and impressive city gates, while hearing fascinating stories about trade, crafts, and the famous Kampen onions. Situated on the IJssel River, the city offers a unique combination of history and vibrancy, allowing you to experience Kampen in a surprising and authentic way.
Highlights of our city walk in Kampen
- The Koornmarkt Gate – the most famous city gate and the symbol of Kampen
- The Bovenkerk (St. Nicholas Church) – an imposing church with a rich interior
- IJsselkade – beautiful view over the river and historic facades
- The New Tower – recognizable in the city skyline
- The Broeder Gate – one of the best-preserved city gates
- The Cellebroeders Gate – another impressive remnant from the Middle Ages
Book your city walking tour in Kampen
Discover why Kampen is one of the most beautiful Hanseatic cities in the Netherlands. Our experienced guides take you through narrow alleys, past historic buildings, and introduce you to the true atmosphere of Kampen. Book your Kampen city walking tour today and experience the city full of history!
