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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

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.

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Please bring your own smartphone and headphones

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

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All travelers are accepted

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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