Things to do in

Gouda

Journey to the heart of Gouda and find out what makes the world crave this Dutch city's famous cheese. Housed in an enormous Gouda, experience a unique, interactive show that introduces you to all aspects of the Gouda cheese universe. Discover the traditions and the taste of authentic Gouda. Begin your experience in Gouda's city center. Get ready to hear the odes to the cow as you enter the exhibit, designed inside a giant Gouda cheese. Then, embark on a trip through time and learn about the centuries-old tradition of cheesemaking. Continue your Gouda discovery experience with hands-on, interactive panels. Try out virtual milking, cheese-turning, and find out the time-honored tradition of "clapping hands." Next, follow the lifespan of a wheel of cheese as it goes from the polder to the cheese market and then to you.

Enjoy a trip to the Syrup Waffle Factory that you won't forget. Learn the history behind the Kamphuisen syrup waffle, discover the process how to make them, and enjoy tasting one. Depending on what option you book, you can pair it with tea, coffee, and an additional treat. Smell the sweet aroma of freshly baked waffles as soon as you arrive at the factory. If you like sweet treats, then this tour is for you. Discover the history behind these hotcakes that have been around since 1810. See the bakers hard at work as you walk around the factory. Want to know how to make these syrup waffles? No problem, the bakers will share the secret recipe and show you the process. Finish the tour with a sugar rush as you tuck into a syrup waffle.

Enter the Goudsche Waag and find yourself in another world. Take a guided audiotour of the building and learn about the centuries-old Gouda crafts. Taste the flavor, from beer to plateel, syrup waffles to cheese. Get the whole story. Explore the ground floor museum of the De Goudse Waag historic building. View the different products that were weighed and traded there, and discover the secrets contained in the sculptures.  

Enjoy the rich history of Gouda. This tour follows the historic sailing route through the city, which has been the only trade connection between Flanders and Dutch cities since the early Middle Ages. The Canal Tours are provided with the Jan Salie and the Jan Kordaat, two authentic barges, a traditional Dutch ship type that provided water transport for centuries. The ships breathe history but are equipped with modern conveniences: from an attractive covered deck and sun deck to a minibar and toilet.

Rent an E-Chopper and explore the Green Heart of the Netherlands on a self-guided tour. Choose from a variety of routes and start locations and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. Choose from a variety of routes and start locations and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. Let yourself be guided along the Reeuwijkse Plassen or the Meije, admire the green polder landscape, and enjoy the beauty of the area in silence. Pass by cheese farms, windmills, and historic villages and towns. Or, enjoy a silent ride through the polder at sunset. Choose from a variety of start locations and routes. Head to a picturesque village or explore the polder. Rent an E-Chopper and explore the Green Heart of the Netherlands on a self-guided tour. Choose from a variety of routes and start locations and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Visit the church of St. John in Gouda and discover all its beauty with the help of an audioguide. Watch the sun shine through the 72 world-famous stained-glass windows and mmediately understand what makes St John’s in Gouda so special.  No other church in the world has so much sixteenth-century stained glass. The Gouda Windows, as they are known, are among the supreme achievements of European glass painting. Gaze in awe at the superb colors and rich interplay of light that contribute to the hushed atmosphere in the longest church in the Netherlands.

Located in a 14th-century guest house, stepping into the Museum Gouda takes you on a journey through history. The museum's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions represent 600 years of Gouda's history. From Ferdinand Bol to Isaac Israels, from the Gouda clay pipe to a 16th-century triptych: Museum Gouda has a unique collection that presents the story of the historical city of Gouda. Explore the museum's collection and learn about Gouda's fascinating past. Amongst the museum's collection are altar paintings that survived the iconoclasm that swept through the Netherlands in the 16th century. View a huge interactive maquette of Gouda that shows the city as it was in 1562. Continue through the collection and see 17th century civic guard pieces and militia group portraits. The artwork within Museum Gouda's collection also includes many 19th century French and Dutch works and Gouda's famous 20th century pottery. Don't forget to visit the temporary exhibits.

Join our private tours to uncover the country’s magic. See iconic windmills, wander through Zaandam’s colourful buildings, and feel the charm of Volendam’s fisherman village. But that’s not all! We will take you during the tour to visit cheese and wooden clogs experience and much more. And because we all love Street food- will be also optional part of this wonderful tour Our personalized packages ideal for (up to 4 guests), it starts and ends from and to your hotel with flexibility matching to your preferences. We will take you to 3 different destinations a day, where you can spend the time immersing yourself in its history and culture with guidance from a host. This type of journey allows you to appreciate the beauty of the destination and uncover the secrets behind it. for Tours with children, the host will add fun activities to enhance their happiness, making travel more exciting than just visiting beautiful places. Typically, the total duration of the Tour, including pick-up and drop-off, is 5 hours, barring any delays due to traffic, refuelling, or partial battery charging. A €50/hour surcharge is applicable for additional tour time or delays in adherence to the host’s schedule, we are open usually to extend the tour total time upon your request with €50/hour surcharge.

Be driven directly to Gouda on a comfortable 1-hour journey. Pass the typical Dutch polder landscape on the way. Begin a walking tour of Gouda and learn about the city’s history. See highlights like the famous cheese Weighing House (De Waag), the town hall, and Sint Jan church. During your trip to Gouda, you do not only get to taste the famous Gouda cheese, but also the famous Stroopwafels (syrup waffles). Visit a real cheese farm or the Cheese experience. After Gouda, be driven through the idyllic countryside beside rivers, passing country mansions, windmills, and farmland in the direction of Oudewater. Go for a short stroll over cobblestones as your guide shows you the city's highlights. After this inspiring journey, be dropped off at your hotel, vacation address, boat pier, or Schiphol Airport.

Don't miss a unique chance to explore two of the oldest ones Dutch cities in one day. Vibrant cities, nowadays with opposite architectural images but still telling stories about turbulent times. ” The greenest Dutch city” attributed as the biggest European, the third biggest in the world port where potatoes “struggle each others”, where people live in "Lego cubes houses" and other one, world wide famous due cheese production and cheese markets and of course obligatory degustation in atmosphere still possessed by the spirit of ancient times.