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Discover two of the most iconic Dutch cities on this full-day private tour: Gouda and Delft, each with its own history and world-famous product.
In Delft, your guide walks you along the old canals and past historic churches, bringing the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange to life. You visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century, and you enjoy lunch on a historic square.
In Gouda, you explore the market square, admire the 15th-century Town Hall, and see St. John's Church, home to exceptional medieval stained glass. At the old weighing house, you finish with a cheese tasting.
Lunch, museum and church admissions, transfers and the cheese tasting are all included. You can start in either city.
This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.
If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Waag (Weighing House)
The tour starts at the historical weighing house of Gouda. For centuries, this is where farmers from the wide area used to come to get their cheese weighed on market days.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you';; learn more about its history and significance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Sint-Janskerk
This is the longest (not tallest!) church of the Netherlands, with the first building phase starting in 1272! Learn more about the building, its history and historical significance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Museum Gouda
You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rijksmonument De Visbanken
De Visbanken is an area in Gouda where fish used to be cleaned and prepared, already from 1588! Learn about this charming place and enjoy the view.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6De Goudse Waag
You and your guide will now enter the Cheese Weighing House and learn all about the building and Gouda's most famous product. This visit also includes a cheese tasting.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
7Station Gouda
On your way yo Station Gouda, you will see some more charming streets, and the city's outer canal
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Station Delft - Delft Railway Station
After a transfer of 38 minutes, you will arrive in Delft.
38 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Beestenmarkt
We will first make our way to the Beestenmarkt, a former market square for animal markets. Here you will have lunch with your guide. Two drinks per person are also included.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10Markt
Here in the center of the city, we will find The second-tallest church of The Netherlands! Do you know who's buried underneath? I'll tell you all about it. Also learn about that statue of a man, and the stunning old town hall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Old Church
We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Museum Prinsenhof Delft
This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here! Let's find out more about it.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Armamentarium
You will make your way to the south of the city. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his painting 'View of Delft'.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
You will be transferred to the Royal Delft Museum/Factory, just outside the city center. Entrance tickets are included.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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