Sonnenborgh Observatory: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Get your ticket, and get going: Rotterdam is waiting for you! Hop on and off at your leisure in Rotterdam with a one-day unlimited travel card. This card works on all metro, trams, and buses run by RET except for the Night Bus. Your one-day ticket starts working the moment you first use it and it keeps going till 4:00 AM the next morning. It's a good way to see the city and get from place to place.

The World Museum in Rotterdam houses over 83,000 objects, collected since the 19th century, reflecting the city's cultural diversity. Each item tells a human story, touching on universal themes like celebration, grief, spirituality, affection, and conflict, emphasizing our shared humanity. Committed to reflecting Rotterdam's multicultural character, the museum offers contemporary programs, uniting global citizens. Since 2023, it has joined forces with other museums under the National Museum of World Cultures, enhancing its mission to promote global understanding.

This self-guided audio walking tour explores Utrecht through its old churches, quiet courtyards, canal-side details, and creative corners. It will suit first-time visitors who enjoy history, architecture, and the feeling of discovering a city on foot at street level. Your route begins at Mariaplaats, where broad paving stones and historic facades set the tone. From there, you pass a contemporary ceramic studio, move toward the grand grounds of Grand Hotel Karel V, and continue along Springweg, a street lined with elegant buildings and leafy stretches. The walk then slips into everyday Utrecht at Café DeRat before reaching De Letters van Utrecht, the long-running poem carved into the canal edge. Next, you enter the area around Domkerk and nearby St. Catharinakathedraal, where Gothic forms, tall windows, and old brick walls reveal the city’s religious heart. Close by, Galerie Jaap Sleper adds an artistic note, and Het Utrechts Archief opens a window onto Utrecht’s memory through documents, images, and exhibitions. The tour ends at the Dom Tower, the city’s most famous landmark, rising 95 meters above the streets. Along the way, the most memorable moments include seeing lines of poetry beside the water, standing between monumental church walls, and looking up at the Dom Tower as its stonework and bells define Utrecht’s skyline.

Have a great day out at the Museum for Old Crafts and Toys! Older generations will get to reminisce about the good old days, while youngsters might recognize objects from visiting their grandparents. There’s no doubt you’ll run into things you used to play with! Kids will get to have some good old fashioned fun without a smartphone or Playstation, and find out how past generations had fun before electricity, TV and the internet. The museum also offers plenty of fun scavenger hunts through the past for kids young and old! There’s an indoor activity room for fun and games, and outside you’ll find an area packed with old Dutch games!

In a country that's technically underwater, navigating the sea is a pretty big deal. Rotterdam's Maritime Museum brings the port city's seafaring past, present, and future to life. As well as engaging hands-on exhibitions, the museum features an open-air museumharbour, where you can see some of history's greatest ships, then climb aboard for yourself!

Embark on an audio odyssey exploring the iconic city of Utrecht, tailored for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts. This in-app audio tour invites travelers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Utrecht's past, from the whispers of ancient beguines to the wisdom of storied scholars. Starting at the vibrant Hoog Catharijne shopping mall, participants will meander through the labyrinth of lanes and canals, concluding at the stately Janskerkhof 2, now a part of the prestigious University of Utrecht. Along the route, guests will traverse the storied northern quarters, witness the lofty ambitions of centuries-old buildings, and encounter the legendary good folk of Utrecht. The expedition affords a sensorial experience of the city's architectural splendor and layered history, including a wartime bunker, historical sculptures, and poetic marvels etched onto the city's very walls. Most memorable will be the encounters with the silent sentinels of history - the stately St. Jacob's Church, the charming Begijnehof neighborhood, and the illustrious City Bioscoop. Each site offers a unique narrative, seamlessly woven into the fabric of today's bustling cityscape, ensuring a journey that not only educates but resonates long after the audio stops.