Explore Gouda and Delft’s rich history and culture on a private tour with lunch, featuring cheese tasting and Delft Blue pottery.
Explore Gouda and Delft’s rich history and culture on a private tour with lunch, featuring cheese tasting and Delft Blue pottery.
- Waag (Weighing House) - The tour begins at Gouda’s historic weighing house. For centuries, farmers from the surrounding areas came here to have their cheese weighed on market days.
- Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) - Discover the charming Gothic town hall of Gouda and learn about its history and importance.
- Sint-Janskerk - This is the longest…
- Waag (Weighing House) - The tour begins at Gouda’s historic weighing house. For centuries, farmers from the surrounding areas came here to have their cheese weighed on market days.
- Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) - Discover the charming Gothic town hall of Gouda and learn about its history and importance.
- Sint-Janskerk - This is the longest (though not the tallest) church in the Netherlands, with its initial construction phase starting in 1272! Explore its architecture, history, and historical significance.
- Museum Gouda - Visit the former St-Catharine’s guest house, now home to Museum Gouda.
- Rijksmonument De Visbanken - De Visbanken is a historic area in Gouda where fish have been cleaned and prepared since 1588!
Discover this delightful place and enjoy the scenery.
- Gouda Cheese Experience - Join your guide for the Gouda Cheese Experience and learn about this renowned product in an engaging manner.
- Station Gouda - On the way to Station Gouda, enjoy the charming streets and the city’s outer canal.
- Station Delft - Delft Railway Station - After a 38-minute transfer, arrive in Delft.
- Beestenmarkt - Head to Beestenmarkt, a former animal market square, where you will have lunch with your guide. Two drinks per person are included.
- Markt - In the city center, discover the second-tallest church in the Netherlands! Learn about who is buried beneath it, the statue of a man, and the magnificent old town hall.
- Old Church - Explore the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Discover where the brewers went and visit the Old Church, perhaps the city’s most iconic building. How old is it, and why is it so tilted? Let’s find out.
- Museum Prinsenhof Delft - This site played a crucial role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here! Learn more about this significant event.
- Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland - As we travel down the Oude Delft canal, admire the ornate facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building, and why was it so significant?
- Armamentarium - Head to the south of the city, passing by a large former weapons armory of the V.O.C. Discover Delft’s role during the golden age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted ‘View of Delft’.
- Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles - Transfer to the Royal Delft Museum/Factory, located just outside the city center. Entrance tickets are included.
- Private guide
- Entrance to Royal Delft
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private guide
- Entrance to Royal Delft
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuities (optional)
- Gratuities (optional)
Embark on a full-day private tour to explore the enchanting cities of Delft and Gouda, both of which have significantly influenced Dutch history.
The journey begins in Gouda, where you will admire the charming town hall, the intriguing weighing house, and the magnificent church. As you wander through the historic city center, your guide will share…
Embark on a full-day private tour to explore the enchanting cities of Delft and Gouda, both of which have significantly influenced Dutch history.
The journey begins in Gouda, where you will admire the charming town hall, the intriguing weighing house, and the magnificent church. As you wander through the historic city center, your guide will share captivating stories about its past. Naturally, you will also have the opportunity to taste and learn about Gouda’s renowned cheese.
Following Gouda, the tour continues to Delft, a picturesque town adorned with centuries-old facades, squares, churches, and canals. Discover the city associated with Johannes Vermeer, famous for its Delft Blue pottery, the burial site of the Orange family, and its esteemed Technical University. Enjoy lunch here and visit the renowned Delft Blue Museum and factory.
The tour includes lunch, entrance tickets, and transportation between the two cities. The itinerary can also be reversed if preferred.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.