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Explore 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 will see Leiden, known its stunning canals and classy streets. Step back in time as you explore its old center. The city that heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574 is full of stories: it was the home of Dutch Master Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country, and the Pilgrim Fathers.
Next up is Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. Discover the city of Johannes Vermeer, known for its blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. You'll have lunch here.
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.
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.
If you choose to start in Leiden, our guide will be waiting for at Beestenmarkt square in Leiden, in front of the McDonald's. Because that is easy to find.
This tour ends with a cheese tasting on the market square of Gouda. From here, it is only a very short walk to the train station.
Itinerary
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1
Our guide will meet you in front of 'Bruna' on station Leiden Centraal. From here, the tour begins.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Leiden
See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The next thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Molen de Put
We will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
This square is named after the famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who used to live in Leiden. Let's find out more about it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pieterskerk Leiden
We cannot miss the Pieterskerk of course, the most famous church of Leiden. You will learn more about its history (going back to the 12th century!) and current use.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The old town hall of Leiden. It is an iconic building that we cannot miss during the tour. Your guide will tell you about it!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
You will then make your way to Delft, only a 18 minute train ride away.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Markt
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 -
10
You will have lunch on Beestenmarkt square in Delft. This is included in the tour (with a drink).
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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 -
12
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.
2 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
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?
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
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 -
15
You will then make your way to Gouda.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
16
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18
The tour starts at the historical weighing house of Gouda. FFcenturies, this is where farmers from the wide area used to come to get their cheese weighed on market days.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19
You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you';; learn more about its history and significance.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You will end the tour with a cheese tasting in Gouda (including a drink).
30 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.
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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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