Private Tour of Gouda and Gouda Cheese Tasting

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

This is a combination of a private walking tour and a Gouda cheese tasting.

During the tour, you will discover the charm of Gouda's old city center, together with our guide. You'll get to know the history of Gouda and hear stories about the city's town hall, churches, canals, old facades and much more.

This tour will end with a cheese tasting of the famous Gouda cheese. You will try four different types of the cheese, paired with good wine (or something else, if you don't like wine!).

If you have a custom request, or special interests, just let us know. Tot ziens!

What's Included

Gouda Cheese Tasting (with paired wine)
All Fees and Taxes
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
1.5 Hour Private Walking Tour
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

If you choose the option that includes a pick-up, we will contact you before the tour to coordinate the pick-up time and location.

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Meeting point

The tour starts in the middle of Gouda, right in front of Gouda's old cheese weighing house: De Goudse Waag.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 2

    And of course, you'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you'll learn more about its history and significance. If it is open, you can also enter with your guide. This is not every day and it depends on certain events.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    This is the longest (not tallest!) church of the Netherlands, with the first building phase starting in 1272! Walk around it and learn more about the building, its history its significance.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Right next to the oldest lock of the Netherlands are the Fish banks. This 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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    You will end this tour at Gouda's Kaasbar. Here you will get a cheese tasting of 4 different Gouda cheeses, paired with wine.

    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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Holland City Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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