What You Will Do
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Station Leiden Centraal
20 minutes
Our guide will meet you in front of 'Bruna' on station Leiden Centraal. From here, the tour begins.
2
Leiden
20 minutes
See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.
3
Morspoort
20 minutes
The next thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
4
Molen de Put
20 minutes
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.
5
Rembrandtplaats
20 minutes
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.
6
Pieterskerk Leiden
20 minutes
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.
7
het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596
20 minutes
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!
8
Station Delft - Delft Railway Station
20 minutes
You will then make your way to Delft, only a 18 minute train ride away.
9
Markt
20 minutes
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.
10
Beestenmarkt
1 hour
You will have lunch on Beestenmarkt square in Delft. This is included in the tour (with a drink).
11
Old Church
20 minutes
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.
12
Museum Prinsenhof Delft
2 minutes
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.
13
Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
20 minutes
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?
14
Armamentarium
20 minutes
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'.
15
Station Gouda
30 minutes
You will then make your way to Gouda.
16
Sint-Janskerk
20 minutes
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.
17
Museum Gouda
20 minutes
You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.
18
Waag (Weighing House)
20 minutes
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.
19
Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
20 minutes
You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you';; learn more about its history and significance.
20
30 minutes
You will end the tour with a cheese tasting in Gouda (including a drink).
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