Zutphen Bike Tour: the Highlights

• With local, enthusiastic guide
• 2.5 hours of relaxed cycling
• Visiting iconic highlights
• Book easily online
• Enjoy Zutphen

Zutphen bike tour: discover the Hanseatic city full of history

During this Zutphen Bike Tour you will discover one of the oldest Hanseatic cities in the Netherlands in a surprising and relaxed way. Accompanied by an enthusiastic guide, you will cycle through medieval streets, along the river IJssel, atmospheric courtyards and special architecture. Zutphen is compact, green and incredibly rich in stories – the ideal city to explore by bike.
Zutphen is compact, historic and beautiful to cycle through. You will see much more in 2.5 hours than walking; hear fascinating stories and discover places that visitors often miss. The relaxed atmosphere and green surroundings make this tour ideal for
families, groups of friends and colleagues.

Book your Zutphen bike tour now

Be sure of your spot? Then book the Zutphen Bike Tour now and experience this special Hanseatic city in a way you would never have discovered on your own.

What you’ll see on the Zutphen bike tour

• Walburgiskerk & the Librije
• Brother Church
• The dike along the IJssel River
• The Old Bread Factory
• Art Nouveau and historic architecture
• Historic Center,
• Some of the courtyards of Zutphen
• Burgundy Tower
• The Shell Dome
• City Hall and Civic Hall
• Berkel Ruin
• And much more!

Beautiful bicycle tour of the Hanseatic city

The bike tour starts in the southern districts of Zutphen. Here, there is plenty of attention for the diversity of this part of the city: from the Jewish cemetery and Zutphen’s Jewish history to the River IJssel, the city’s role as a trading centre, and the activity that once took place on and around the water. At the same time, this is an area where sustainability and education play an important role.

Depending on the weather, the group and the time available, the route continues along the IJssel dike. This beautiful cycling route offers sweeping views of the river, the floodplains and the skyline of Zutphen. During opening hours, the impressive Walburgiskerk is also included in the tour. Inside the church is the famous Librije, a rare chained library containing centuries-old books, including works by Copernicus. The Librije itself is not part of the bike tour, but it is certainly worth visiting at another time.

The route continues past the Stedelijk Museum Zutphen and Museum Henriette Polak, both housed in an impressive historic building. In the garden stands the remarkable Schelpenkoepel, which now serves as the entrance to the museums. It is a small hidden gem right in the heart of the city. The tour also passes the Broederenkerk. This former monastery church now has a unique purpose as a library. If the church is open, we will of course take a look inside.

Zutphen is also known for its surprisingly large number of Art Nouveau buildings. Along the way, you can discover several beautiful façades and distinctive architectural details. The route takes you through the historic city centre, past the Zaadmarkt and Houtmarkt, as well as medieval squares, narrow streets, charming merchants’ houses and the Berkelruïne. These are exactly the kinds of places that give Zutphen its unique atmosphere and character.

The city’s historic courtyards are another essential part of the tour. These peaceful, green spaces are sometimes almost completely hidden away in the heart of the city. Along the way, you will hear the stories behind these courtyards and learn why they were once so important to the local community. They are also wonderful places to look around and take some beautiful photos.

The bike tour continues past the impressive fortifications and a defensive tower that was once part of the old city wall. It is a great place to learn more about the history of Zutphen and how the city was defended. If the route allows, the tour also passes Zutphen’s more than 200-year-old coffee roastery. It is also a great tip for after the tour: a lovely place to continue chatting over a cup of coffee.

Depending on the weather, the group and the time available, the route may also pass the atmospheric museum harbour with its historic ships. In a relatively short amount of time, this bike tour reveals a surprising variety of sides to Zutphen: from history and monuments to the River IJssel, hidden gems and newer parts of the city. It is a wonderful way to get a complete picture of Zutphen while discovering places that will make you want to stay and explore a little longer after the tour.

Book your Zutphen bike tour with Baja Bikes now and don’t miss a thing!