Private Tour of Leiden, Delft and Gouda with Lunch Discount Tickets

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Overview

Explore Delft, Rotterdam and Gouda on a full-day private tour. You will get to know three very different, beautiful cities that all played a major role in Dutch history. First up, you will see Leiden, known its stunning canals and classy streets. Step back in time as you explore its old center. The city that heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574 is full of stories: it was the home of Dutch Master Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country, and the Pilgrim Fathers. Next up is Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. Discover the city of Johannes Vermeer, known for its blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. You'll have lunch here. Lastly, 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 end the day with a little cheese tasting there.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

If you choose to start in Leiden, our guide will be waiting for at Beestenmarkt square in Leiden, in front of the McDonald's. Because that is easy to find.

End Point

End point

This tour ends with a cheese tasting on the market square of Gouda. From here, it is only a very short walk to the train station.

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. Station Leiden Centraal
Our guide will meet you in front of 'Bruna' on station Leiden Centraal. From here, the tour begins.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Leiden
See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Morspoort
The next thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Molen de Put
We will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Rembrandtplaats
This square is named after the famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who used to live in Leiden. Let's find out more about it.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Pieterskerk Leiden
We cannot miss the Pieterskerk of course, the most famous church of Leiden. You will learn more about its history (going back to the 12th century!) and current use.
Duration: 20 mins
7. het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596
The old town hall of Leiden. It is an iconic building that we cannot miss during the tour. Your guide will tell you about it!
Duration: 20 mins
8. Station Delft - Delft Railway Station
You will then make your way to Delft, only a 18 minute train ride away.
Duration: 20 mins
9. 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
10. Beestenmarkt
You will have lunch on Beestenmarkt square in Delft. This is included in the tour (with a drink).
Duration: 60 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: 2 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: 20 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. Station Gouda
You will then make your way to Gouda.
Duration: 30 mins
16. 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: 20 mins
17. Museum Gouda
You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.
Duration: 20 mins
18. Waag (Weighing House)
The tour starts at the historical weighing house of Gouda. FFcenturies, this is where farmers from the wide area used to come to get their cheese weighed on market days.
Duration: 20 mins
19. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you';; learn more about its history and significance.
Duration: 20 mins
20. Kaasbar Gouda🧀
You will end the tour with a cheese tasting in Gouda (including a drink).
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Lunch

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

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

3 Private City Tours

Snacks

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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