• De Goudse Waag - Begin your journey at De Goudse Waag, a historic weighing house for goods located in the market square.
• Kaaswinkel Gouda - Explore the Cheese Farmers Co-op (Kaaswinkel Gouda) to discover the renowned Gouda cheese, its production process, and its global importance.
• Stadhuis van Gouda - Admire the stunning Stadhuis van Gouda, the city hall built in an open field to avoid fire hazards, showcasing iconic Gothic architecture.
• Saint-John Church - Visit Saint-John Church, celebrated for its magnificent stained glass windows and its fascinating history.
• Museum Gouda - Explore the delightful Museum Gouda with its lovely courtyard, providing insights into the city’s art, history, and culture.
• Turfmarkt - Stroll along the Turfmarkt, a lengthy canal that was once the main marketplace for peat, highlighting the city’s historical trade importance.
• Lage Gouwe - Listen to the moving stories of Gouda’s Jewish families during the Holocaust, commemorated by ‘stumbling stones’ on the pavements of Lage Gouwe.
• Slijterij en Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar - Visit this liquor store to learn about Gouda’s rich brewing heritage, where the city once boasted over 200 breweries and numerous monasteries.
• Peperstraat - Wander down Peperstraat (Pepper Street) and uncover its roots in Gouda’s spice trade during the city’s thriving trading era.
• ‘t Slot - Capture a classic Dutch photo of ‘t Slot windmill, a scenic spot especially enchanting with tulips in springtime.
• Vissteeg - Walk through the Vissteeg and view the Visbank, historical sites linked to Gouda’s fish trade, offering a glimpse into the city’s commercial history.
• Park Houtmansplantsoen - Unwind in Park Houtmansplantsoen, a green haven that conceals the city’s dark colonial and slavery history.

• Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour before and after booking date
• Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook from anywhere
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
• Directions to the starting point for automatic tour start
• Audio guide in English; Written guide in English

• Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Gouda. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, cheesemakers and traders that shaped Gouda. If you can only name five cities in the Netherlands, Gouda is bound to be one of them. This is no doubt the result of that delicious cheese packed tightly in its yellow wax jacket, now available across the globe. This tour starts at the historic Goudse Waag. You’ll be treated to so much more than cheese during your journey. As you explore the heart of the old city, walking past picturesque canals and houses that belong in 17th-century paintings, you’ll hear how Gouda has been both one of the wealthiest and the poorest of Dutch cities over the centuries. There are plenty of places to stop to pull up a chair, order a coffee, and watch the world walk or cycle past. By the end of this walk around Gouda, you’ll have a sense of the city’s complex past and what makes it unique.

• All travelers are accepted

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