Had pre booked the tour which was pretty full. Our guide was a lovely young man who welcomed us all in Dutch and English and guided us from the visitor centre to the base of the tower. The history of this building was really interesting and seeing from the inside was a treat! The walk up the 465 steps through some tight stairwell in places would not suit the less able. My fitbit was registering intense activity 🤣. There were 2 stops inbetween on the floors where there was an old Chapel and a floor where the caretaker lived at one point. Seeing the old gargoyles which once graced the outside of the towers was great. The view from the top was well worth it! Although the tower os only just having its scaffold removed after a 5 year refurbishment, this doesn't take away from what you experience. Would definitely recommend!

Climbing the 400 steps of the Dom tower on a one hour guided tour was the only tourist thing we had time for in Utrecht. But it was worth it! The informative tourist centre where you buy your tickets gives a good background to its history and the tour itself takes you higher and higher in stages until you reach the top with stunning views. It was worth doing and especially since the tower has been in scaffolding for restoration for almost four years and is only now emerging (May 2024). Be warned – some of the steps are narrow and steep – but everyone seemed to make it OK!

There are rest stops, but be prepared to climb 465 steps to the top! Our guide on April 29 was Odette, who was knowledgeable and spoke in Dutch and English. Tip: Book a tour on a clear day for a good view.

You can't enter the tower without a guide and the national museum card is not valid. The guide stopped on for different levels of the tower and told us interesting facts. On the top we got 10 minutes to check the view an take photos. The 465 steps was a tough journey for some in the group so but the view made it worth it.