Guided Tour
Daily

Group cruises through the canals and moats

Barge tours through the canals and waterways of Leeuwarden.

The volunteer organization Stichting Praamvaren Leeuwarden organizes group tours through the canals and waterways.

The foundation has five electrically powered barges with a total capacity of 122 people. A skipper and a guide are on board for all tours. 

All barges are certified by the Shipping Inspectorate for optimal safety.

Our skippers hold a boating license and skillfully navigate the barge through the canals and waterways. Meanwhile, the well-trained guide shares all kinds of interesting details and facts about the city and our monumental buildings. Barge tours through the canals and waterways of Leeuwarden. The departure jetty is on the Nieuwestad opposite Intersport Luxen. You can find all group tours on the website.

For more information about our group cruises, look here.


All boat tours are with 
Skipper and guide. During the winter period, there are blankets on board.

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Daily
Annually
€ 120,00;€ 170,00
Cruise led by skipper and guide through the canals and waterways. Stated price per barge (max 26 persons) 1 or 1 hours.
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