Harbours Walk, from the Groothoofdspoort to the Wolwevershaven

Dordrecht lived off the river, and the centre is best understood by walking its harbours: narrow quays with merchants' houses, drawbridges and moored wooden boats. Start at the Groothoofdspoort, the monumental gate at the tip of the city, where the rivers widen, and continue along the Wolwevershaven, full of historic boats. Then go down the Nieuwe Haven, with Huis Van Gijn on the quay, to the Grote Kerk.

How to do it

Everything is flat and it takes an hour and a half without going into anywhere. If you want a guide, the tourist office organises walks on Saturdays. Finish at the Merwekade if you are catching the Waterbus.