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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Gouda: Canals, Colonies, and Cheese
(3) Reviews
Gouda
About
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 wealt...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Guide: Audio: English Written: English
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
De Goudse Waag
The tour starts at De Goudsche Waag. If you are travelling by public transport, please check the Travel Planner on the NS website. The nearest major rail station is Gouda Centraal, which can be easily reached from anywhere in the Netherlands.
Return
Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda
The tour ends at Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All travelers are accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Gouda: Canals, Colonies, and Cheese
(3) Reviews
Gouda
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$12.00
Price varies by group size
About
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 wealt...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Guide: Audio: English Written: English
Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
De Goudse Waag
The tour starts at De Goudsche Waag. If you are travelling by public transport, please check the Travel Planner on the NS website. The nearest major rail station is Gouda Centraal, which can be easily reached from anywhere in the Netherlands.
Return
Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda
The tour ends at Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda.
Itinerary
1
De Goudse Waag
Start your tour at De Goudse Waag, a historic goods weighing house on the market square.
2
Kaaswinkel Gouda
Visit the Cheese Farmers Co-op (Kaaswinkel Gouda) to learn about the famous Gouda cheese, its production, and its global significance.
3
Stadhuis van Gouda
Marvel at the beautiful Stadhuis van Gouda, the city hall built in the middle of a field to prevent it from catching fire, and an iconic example of Gothic architecture.
4
Saint-John Church
Pass Saint-John Church, known for its stunning stained glass windows and its remarkable history.
5
Museum Gouda
Discover the charming Museum Gouda with its beautiful courtyard, offering insights into the city's art, history, and culture.
6
Turfmarkt
Walk along the Turfmarkt, a long canal that was once the central marketplace for peat, reflecting the city's historical trade significance.
7
Lage Gouwe
Hear the poignant stories of Gouda’s Jewish families during the Holocaust, marked by 'stumbling stones' on the pavements of Lage Gouwe.
8
Slijterij en Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar
Stop at this liquor store to learn about Gouda's rich brewing history, where the city once hosted over 200 breweries and numerous monasteries.
9
Peperstraat
Stroll down Peperstraat (Pepper Street) and discover its origins tied to Gouda's spice trade during the city's prosperous trading years.
10
't Slot
Take a quintessential Dutch photo of ‘t Slot windmill, a picturesque spot especially beautiful with tulips in springtime.
11
Vissteeg
Walk through the Vissteeg and see the Visbank, historical sites tied to Gouda’s fish trade, offering a glimpse into the city’s commercial past.
12
Park Houtmansplantsoen
Relax in Park Houtmansplantsoen, a green oasis that hides the city's dark colonial and slavery past.
