About this tour
You're about to discover one of the most beautiful medieval city centres in the Netherlands — together. From the largest market square in the country to a romantic riverside quay, from a church that has stood for 800 years to a gingerbread recipe that is still a secret. 9 special spots, 9 surprising stories, and plenty of terraces to pause along the way.
Itinerary
9 guided stops on this route
De Waag & the Brink — Heart of a Hanseatic City
The Waag was built in 1528 — the oldest surviving weigh house in the Netherlands. The Brink is the largest market square in the Netherlands, covering nearly 2…
Deventer Koek — A Six-Century-Old Secret
The first ordinance dates from 1417 — Deventer Koek is one of the oldest documented food products in the Netherlands. The koek contains rye flour, honey, water…
Toy Museum — The Largest Toy Collection in the Netherlands
The train collection is particularly impressive: around 2,000 trains and mechanical toys make it one of the most complete collections in Europe. The approximat…
Geert Grote — The Man Who Invented Modern Education
Erasmus of Rotterdam studied at the Brethren's school — one of the most famous alumni ever. The Brethren revolutionized education: they introduced subject-spec…
IJsselkade — View over the City's Lifeline
Via the IJssel and the Zuiderzee, Deventer ships reached the North Sea — and from there, all of Europe. In the late Middle Ages, Deventer was one of the busies…
Lebuïnus Church — The Gothic Crown of Deventer
Lebuinus built his first wooden church in 768 — more than 1,250 years ago. The 1647 Hemony carillon is the oldest Hemony carillon in the Netherlands. It has 43…
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