Discover the best walking tours in Gouda - from sightseeing tours and cultural experiences to adventure activities and day trips with top-rated local guides.
Best Walking Tours in Gouda
Discover the beauty of Gouda on foot with our curated
walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time
or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Gouda by walking lets you
experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.
Start a walking tour in an old small Canal house, enjoy a drink and a bite and walk with a local guide through the beautiful city of Gouda. Also we apply a group maximum of 6 persons. You can off course book as an individual, family or group.
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Get to know Gouda in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city.
Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Gouda with our unique city game app.
Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.
This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.
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Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Gouda during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about!
Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city.
It appears you have been framed for the assassination of a local playwright! Can you prove your innocence and catch the cowardly culprit?
Rally your friends and put your problem-solving and exploration skills to the test!
- Start your adventure at any moment you choose
- All you need is a smartphone with a mobile data plan
- Suitable for a team of up to 5-6 players aged 15 and older (supervision recommended for younger players)
- This city tour takes around 2 hours to complete and is approximately 2,5 kilometers long
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Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the historic heart of Gouda, where you will uncover the city’s rich heritage and vibrant culture. You will start at the magnificent Stadhuis van Gouda, an iconic Gothic town hall that stands proudly in the city center. Next, marvel at the stunning stained glass windows of the Saint-John Church, the longest church in the Netherlands, and soak in its serene ambiance. Finally, delve into Gouda’s world-famous cheese history at De Goudse Waag, the historic cheese weighing house, and market square, where tradition and taste blend seamlessly. This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture admirers, and cheese lovers alike, making your journey through Gouda truly unforgettable.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.
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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.
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Discover the beautiful city of Gouda, together with friends and family, through an interactive self-guided adventure. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden gems while exploring the city's highlights with this kids-friendly adventure.
Follow the clues, uncover secrets, and solve riddles that lead you to some of the city's most iconic locations. Will you complete the puzzle in time? Ready to unlock the secrets of Gouda? Let the story begin!
- Surprising Gouda: Discover more than just cheese
- Fun for All Ages: Perfect for families, friends, or couples
️- Complete Adventure: A blend of a 90-minute sightseeing, history, and interactive adventure
- App-Based: No paper, no guide – 100% digital
- Start when and where you want. Our app will guide you from any point within Gouda.
The adventure is suitable for all ages, be aware – some streets are older, making it a little harder to traverse for people with mobility problems. The Discovery Trip will take about 90 minutes to complete.
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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!
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Discover Delft and Gouda on a half-day private tour. You will get to know two beautiful historical cities that both played a major role in Dutch history.
First up, you'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. Discover the city of Johannes Vermeer, known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University.
Then 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 can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Gouda. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
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Embark on a enchanting journey through time with our private walking tour, a 1.5-hour exploration of the historical heart of Gouda.
Throughout the tour, our guide will regale you with anecdotes and insights, offering a personalized glimpse into Gouda's storied past. This private walking tour is more than a stroll through history; it's an intimate encounter with the soul of a town, where every step whispers secrets of bygone eras.
Next to the stories about Gouda cheese, general Dutch history, and Gouda's most famous inhabitant: Erasmus, some more tour highlights include:
- The iconic town hall of Gouda, located on the market square, which symbolizes the wealth and importance of the city.
- The historic weighing house, which stands as a witness to Gouda's mercantile heritage.
- The old Sint Janskerk, a towering masterpiece of Gothic architecture.
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"Missed out on visiting Gouda? You're missing out on a slice of Dutch charm, with its iconic cheese markets, picturesque canals, and rich history. Using GPS I know exactly where you are and will give you the right directions and information on time, spoken in your own language. Don't let the opportunity pass you by – make Gouda your next destination and immerse yourself in its unique atmosphere!"
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Wear comfortable shoes — Gouda streets may be cobblestoned.
Don’t miss trying local food or drink
Look out for public fountains to refill your water.
Book tickets in advance to skip the lines at popular attractions.
Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours
A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical
context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you
prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore
Gouda at your own pace using maps and mobile apps.
Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.
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