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Delft Blue and Gouda cheese: two historic Dutch cities in one private half day.
• Private guide, the same guide in both cities
• Transfer between the cities included
• Start in Delft or in Gouda, or add pick-up from a location of your choice, like Amsterdam
In Delft, you walk from the Market Square past the leaning Old Church, the Prinsenhof, where William of Orange was assassinated, and the old water board house along the canals. Your guide tells you about Vermeer, Delft Blue and the House of Orange.
In Gouda, you see the town hall on the market square, the weighing house, the St. John's Church and the old fish market, and explore the old center with your guide.
You set the pace: want to spend longer somewhere? Just let your guide 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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1Markt
Your tour starts on Delft's Market Square, in the heart of the city. Here stands the second-tallest church in the Netherlands. Who is buried underneath it? Your guide tells you all about it, and about the statue on the square and the striking old town hall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Old Church
You are now in Delft's old beer brewing quarter. Where did all the brewers go? You also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building in the city. How old is it exactly, and why does its tower lean?
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Museum Prinsenhof Delft
This place played a decisive role in Dutch history: the Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here. Your guide tells you the story.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
Along the Oude Delft canal, you pass the richly decorated facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building, and why was it so important?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Armamentarium
You head to the south of the city, past a large former armory and an office of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). You learn about Delft's role in the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted his View of Delft.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Gouda
After a transfer of about 30 minutes, you arrive in Gouda.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Rijksmonument De Visbanken
De Visbanken is where fish was cleaned and prepared in Gouda, as early as 1588. You learn about this charming spot and enjoy the view.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
You see Gouda's charming Gothic town hall and learn more about its history and significance.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Sint-Janskerk
This is the longest church in the Netherlands (not the tallest!), with construction starting in 1272. You learn about the building and its history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Museum Gouda
You see the former St. Catherine's guesthouse, which now houses Museum Gouda.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Waag (Weighing House)
The tour ends at the historic weighing house of Gouda. For centuries, farmers from the surrounding area came here on market days to have their cheese weighed.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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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