Explore the Highlights of Gouda – A Self-Guided Interactive Story

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1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the beautiful city of Gouda, together with friends and family, through an interactive self-guided adventure. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden gems while exploring the city's highlights with this kids-friendly adventure.
Follow the clues, uncover secrets, and solve riddles that lead you to some of the city's most iconic locations. Will you complete the puzzle in time? Ready to unlock the secrets of Gouda? Let the story begin!

-> Surprising Gouda: Discover more than just cheese.
‍‍-> Fun for All Ages: Perfect for families, friends, or couples.
️-> Complete Adventure: A blend of a 90-minute sightseeing, history, and interactive adventure.
-> App-Based: No paper, no guide – 100% digital!
-> Start when and where you want. Our app will guide you from any point within Gouda.

The adventure is suitable for all ages, be aware – some streets are older, making it a little harder to traverse for people with mobility problems. The Discovery Trip will take about 90 minutes to complete.

What's Included

Acces to the Discovery Trip “A Ghostly Menace in Gouda”
Hints & Solutions for tricky riddles
Use of the Discovery Trip App. (Make sure to download it!)
Internet Connection or Mobile Data
Entrance to museums or attractions
Transport or Public Transport
Live Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The start location is a 5-minute walk from the Gouda station. It is on the square on the street named Achter de Waag near the Agnietenkapel in the inner city of Gouda. The app will help guide you to the start location.

End point

The end loaction of the trip as at the city hall of Gouda, which is a short walk, less than 5 minutes, back to the starting location.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The trip will stop at the original City Hall of Gouda. The City Hall was built in 1459 and used till 2012 for meetings. Nowadays, it is used as a wedding location.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    During the trip, you will stop by The Sint-Janskerk. This church is one of the oldest and most prominent churches in Gouda. Currently, the church is part of the biggest museum in the Netherlands.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You will cross the Willem Vroesentuin. This city park near the Sint Janskerk used to be the graveyard for the people of Gouda. Afterward, it was changed into a city park for the old man's home across the street.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will visit the old orphanages of Gouda, which were located in the inner city. Nowadays, it is a luxury restaurant and hotel.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will viisti the Houtmansplantsoen monument. This monument is located in the middle of the Houtmansplantsoen, a city park on the outskirts of Gouda's inner city. During your visit, you will learn to whom this moment is dedicated.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will visit the windmill 't Slot. This windmill was built in 1832 and is located in the inner city of Gouda. The location used to be the location of the Castle that defended the city and the river the Gouwe.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    One of the location of the trip is the visbanken. The visbanken used to be the place where the people of Gouda got their fish back in the 16th centuries.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will pass the turfmarkt with the Admiraalshuis, trappenbrug and vrouwebrug. The water in the canals can reach so high that you almost walk on water as the water levels can go 5 cm below street level!

    10 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suitable for ages 5 to 99
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
New Product
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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