Top 10 Historical Tours in Gouda

Destination: Gouda.
On this full-day private tour, you’ll explore two quintessentially Dutch towns, each with its own unique story. In Delft, the birthplace of Vermeer and home of Delft Blue pottery, you stroll along tranquil canals and past centuries-old façades as our guide brings the city’s history to life. From William of Orange to the Dutch Golden Age. Visit the Royal Delft Museum and the city’s churches, and enjoy a relaxed lunch on a picturesque square. In Gouda, you’ll walk through medieval streets and over the lively market square, admire the iconic 15th-century Town Hall, and marvel at the stained-glass masterpieces of St. John’s Church. Learn about the city’s rich mercantile past at the old weighing house, where you’ll also enjoy a cheese tasting of Gouda’s most famous product. This tour includes lunch, museum and church admissions, a cheese tasting, two short tuk-tuk rides, and transfers between the two cities. You can start in either Delft or Gouda. And as always: you determine the pace.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: Gouda.
Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Gouda. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, cheesemakers and traders that shaped Gouda. If you can only name five cities in the Netherlands, Gouda is bound to be one of them. This is no doubt the result of that delicious cheese packed tightly in its yellow wax jacket, now available across the globe. This tour starts at the historic Goudse Waag. You’ll be treated to so much more than cheese during your journey. As you explore the heart of the old city, walking past picturesque canals and houses that belong in 17th-century paintings, you’ll hear how Gouda has been both one of the wealthiest and the poorest of Dutch cities over the centuries. There are plenty of places to stop to pull up a chair, order a coffee, and watch the world walk or cycle past. By the end of this walk around Gouda, you’ll have a sense of the city’s complex past and what makes it unique.
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Destination: Gouda.
Embark on a enchanting journey through time with our private walking tour, a 1.5-hour exploration of the historical heart of Gouda. Throughout the tour, our guide will regale you with anecdotes and insights, offering a personalized glimpse into Gouda's storied past. This private walking tour is more than a stroll through history; it's an intimate encounter with the soul of a town, where every step whispers secrets of bygone eras. Next to the stories about Gouda cheese, general Dutch history, and Gouda's most famous inhabitant: Erasmus, some more tour highlights include: - The iconic town hall of Gouda, located on the market square, which symbolizes the wealth and importance of the city. - The historic weighing house, which stands as a witness to Gouda's mercantile heritage. - The old Sint Janskerk, a towering masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
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Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: The Hague.
Discover Delft, Rotterdam and Gouda on a full-day private tour. You will get to know three very different, beautiful cities that all played a major role in Dutch history. First up, you'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. Discover the city of Johannes Vermeer, known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. Rotterdam is next. You will see an interesting part of Rotterdam, our second-largest city. The city rose from the ashes or World War Two and doesn't look like Delft or Gouda at all. You will have lunch here and visit a Cubic House. Lastly, you'll go to Gouda, with its charming town hall, fascinating weighing house and impressive church. You will explore the old city center, and your guide will tell you all about it. You end the day with a little cheese tasting there. You can also do this tour the other way around if you let us know.
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Duration: Around 8 hours.

Destination: The Hague.
Discover Delft and Gouda on a half-day private tour. You will get to know two beautiful historical cities that both played a major role in Dutch history. First up, you'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. Discover the city of Johannes Vermeer, known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. Then you'll go to Gouda, with its charming town hall, fascinating weighing house and impressive church. You will explore the old city center, and your guide will tell you all about it. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Gouda. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
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Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Gouda.
This is a combination of a private walking tour and a Gouda cheese tasting. During the tour, you will discover the charm of Gouda's old city center, together with our guide. You'll get to know the history of Gouda and hear stories about the city's town hall, churches, canals, old facades and much more. This tour will end with a cheese tasting of the famous Gouda cheese. You will try four different types of the cheese, paired with good wine (or something else, if you don't like wine!). If you have a custom request, or special interests, just let us know. Tot ziens!
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Gouda.
Start a walking tour in an old small Canal house, enjoy a drink and a bite and walk with a local guide through the beautiful city of Gouda. Also we apply a group maximum of 6 persons. You can off course book as an individual, family or group.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Gouda.
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the historic heart of Gouda, where you will uncover the city’s rich heritage and vibrant culture. You will start at the magnificent Stadhuis van Gouda, an iconic Gothic town hall that stands proudly in the city center. Next, marvel at the stunning stained glass windows of the Saint-John Church, the longest church in the Netherlands, and soak in its serene ambiance. Finally, delve into Gouda’s world-famous cheese history at De Goudse Waag, the historic cheese weighing house, and market square, where tradition and taste blend seamlessly. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture admirers, and cheese lovers alike, making your journey through Gouda truly unforgettable. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Gouda.
"Missed out on visiting Gouda? You're missing out on a slice of Dutch charm, with its iconic cheese markets, picturesque canals, and rich history. Using GPS I know exactly where you are and will give you the right directions and information on time, spoken in your own language. Don't let the opportunity pass you by – make Gouda your next destination and immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere!"
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Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Gouda.
With us you will experience cities and musea in a new, fun and interactive way. It is self-guided, so you can start whenever you are ready. Using the app, you will walk through the city or a museum, while solving puzzles and riddles. Each game has a compelling storyline, where you help the main character escape or solve an urgent mission. This City Xperience takes you back to the year 1800 in Gouda. Ans van Kempen is a widow with 3 children who is about to be evicted. She now has a final chance to get the money she needs. An ancestor of her husband worked for countess Jacoba in her castle at the border of the city. He hid gold bars that she gave him in a secret tunnel below the castle. He left instructions on how to find the tunnel, but so far nobody has been able to. Will you manage to find the entrance within 2 hours? The game will lead you to 20 locations: the most famous sites of the city and lesser known sites. The Experience is available in Dutch.
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