English tours
Groningen exclusiveFright Guide Groningen
Once a month we will offer a Fright Guide tour in English for our international visitors. U can also book a private group-tour in English.
Historical centre
Walk on the hundreds of years old streets of Groningen in the footsteps of the ancestors of the current inhabitants.
New tour
This tour is the newest in our organisation. Experience our exclusive special effects and brand new scripts!
Local history
For this tour we did extensive historical research in local archives to give u the best of Groninger history.
About the tour
Startlocation: Martinikerkhof 12 (ingang provinciehuis) Parking advice
Duration: 2 hours (about 1.5 miles)
Wheelchair accessible: Yes, please let us know u use a wheelchair when booking
Language: English
Age advice: 12 years or older*
*This is adviced but not enforced.
About Groningen
The First settlement of the city Groningen was built on the northern tip of the ‘Hondsrug’: this is the most northern situated dry spot in an environment that was once surrounded by turf and bogs. In the year 1040, the original name of the city Groningen, ‘Villa Cruoninga,’ was first mentioned in a letter.
With this letter, king Henry III granted the domain wares to the diocese of Utrecht. In the eleventh century, Groningen got a rampart, which was reinforced by a city-wall in the thirteenth century. This enabled Groningen to develop into a strong and stable commercial city: concluding treaties with the ‘Ommelanden’(surrounding areas, the “lands around”) Hunsingo, Fivelingo en Westerkwartier. Troubles were met along the way because during the sixteenth century, tensions rose due to internal struggles over power and judicial control in the city.
provinciegroningen.nl/over-groningen/english/history/
Visitor photography
Did u take a great picture during the tour and do u want to share it with us? Tag us on Instagram @frightguidenederland or send an email at info@frightguidenederland.nl.
Tips
- During the tour we don’t make use of scare actors or shock effects. So outsiders who react to our stories are not part of the act.
- Make sure you are on time. We recommend at least 5 minutes in advance. It is difficult to join the tour later if you are late as we are not always available during the tour. In case of delay, always contact us by phone before the start of the tour.
- The tour covers different types of pavement. Therefore, wear sturdy shoes were you can walk on for a longer period of time.
- The tour in Groningen has some public toilets on the route. If for medical reasons you have to use the toilet during the tour, please contact us in advance so we can make arrangements.
- In principle, the tour will continue in both snowfall and rain. When we cancel due to announced weather conditions, you will of course receive the option to rebook your tickets to another date.
- For more information and our terms and conditions click here.
REVIEWS
This is what our visitors say
Historische en dramatische verhalen over de stad en persoonlijke tragedies op bijzondere locaties in een duister Assen.
Goede verteller van intrigerende verhalen. Een echte aanrader voor iedereen die van mooie verhalen houd.
Was echt geweldig om dit te doen. Op een leuke manier een stukje geschiedenis van Assen. En de gastheer, geweldige man! We hebben een hoop gelachen!