Gouda Cheese and Delft Blue: Full-Day Private Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover two of the most iconic Dutch cities on this full-day private tour: Gouda and Delft, each with its own history and world-famous product. In Delft, your guide walks you along the old canals and past historic churches, bringing the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange to life. You visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century, and you enjoy lunch on a historic square. In Gouda, you explore the market square, admire the 15th-century Town Hall, and see St. John's Church, home to exceptional medieval stained glass. At the old weighing house, you finish with a cheese tasting. Lunch, museum and church admissions, transfers and the cheese tasting are all included. You can start in either city. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

If you choose to start in Delft, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius. This is in front of the New Church, on the central market square. The tour will end in Gouda.

End Point

End point

If you started in Gouda, you will end in Delft.

Pickup Information

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this. If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Dutch-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Waag (Weighing House)
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.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you';; learn more about its history and significance.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Sint-Janskerk
This is the longest (not tallest!) church of the Netherlands, with the first building phase starting in 1272! Learn more about the building, its history and historical significance.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Museum Gouda
You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Rijksmonument De Visbanken
De Visbanken 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.
Duration: 15 mins
6. De Goudse Waag
You and your guide will now enter the Cheese Weighing House and learn all about the building and Gouda's most famous product. This visit also includes a cheese tasting.
Duration: 60 mins
7. Station Gouda
On your way yo Station Gouda, you will see some more charming streets, and the city's outer canal
Duration: 15 mins
8. Station Delft - Delft Railway Station
After a transfer of 38 minutes, you will arrive in Delft.
Duration: 38 mins
9. Beestenmarkt
We will first make our way to the Beestenmarkt, a former market square for animal markets. Here you will have lunch with your guide. Two drinks per person are also included.
Duration: 60 mins
10. Markt
Here in the center of the city, we will find The second-tallest church of The Netherlands! Do you know who's buried underneath? I'll tell you all about it. Also learn about that statue of a man, and the stunning old town hall.
Duration: 20 mins
11. Old Church
We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows.
Duration: 20 mins
12. Museum Prinsenhof Delft
This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here! Let's find out more about it.
Duration: 15 mins
13. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?
Duration: 10 mins
14. Armamentarium
You will make your way to the south of the city. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his painting 'View of Delft'.
Duration: 20 mins
15. Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
You will be transferred to the Royal Delft Museum/Factory, just outside the city center. Entrance tickets are included.
Duration: 80 mins

Inclusion

2 Private City Tours

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)

Admission to old churches in Delft and Gouda (not on Sundays)

All Fees and Taxes

Admission to Royal Delft Factory and Museum

Cheese tasting in Gouda (with paired beer, wine or tea)

In-vehicle air conditioning

Lunch in Delft (with a drink of choice)

Exclusion

Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Discover Delft

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