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The political heart of the Netherlands and a classic Dutch market town, in one private half day of about 4.5 hours.
• Private guide, the same guide in both cities
• Transfer between the cities included
• Start in The Hague or in Gouda, or add pick-up from a location of your choice, like Amsterdam
In The Hague, you walk past the Binnenhof, the Hofvijver pond and the Mauritshuis, stroll down the Lange Voorhout and see Noordeinde Palace, the Great Church and the statue of the De Witt brothers. Your guide brings the city to life with stories and insider tips.
In Gouda, you step briefly inside the historic weighing house, see the town hall, the St. John's Church and the old fish market, and explore the old center with your guide.
This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have 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.
You will meet your guide on Plein in The Hague, in the middle of the square next to the statue of William of Orange.
The tour will end in the city center of Gouda. If you booked the 'with pick-up/drop-off' option, you will be dropped off again afterwards, at your hotel or another location of your choice.
Itinerary
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1Het Plein
You'll make your way to Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mauritshuis
We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Binnenhof & Ridderzaal
We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hofvijver
The Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Thorbecke Monument
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Lange Voorhout
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Noordeinde Palace
We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Grote Kerk
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Standbeeld gebroeders De Witt
Another statue! This is the only head of government in the world that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Station Den Haag Centraal
Together with your guide, you will make your way to Gouda. This is an 18 minute ride.
18 minutes • Admission ticket included -
11Waag (Weighing House)
The tour of Gouda starts at the historical weighing house. For centuries, this is where farmers from the wide area used to come to get their cheese weighed on market days. You will go in and do a small cheese tasting.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
12Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you'll learn more about its history and significance.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Sint-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 -
14Museum Gouda
You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Rijksmonument 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
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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