Explore the Highlights of Gouda – A Self-Guided Interactive Story

Overview

Discover the beautiful city of Gouda, together with friends and family, through an interactive self-guided adventure. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden gems while exploring the city's highlights with this kids-friendly adventure. Follow the clues, uncover secrets, and solve riddles that lead you to some of the city's most iconic locations. Will you complete the puzzle in time? Ready to unlock the secrets of Gouda? Let the story begin! -> Surprising Gouda: Discover more than just cheese. ‍‍-> Fun for All Ages: Perfect for families, friends, or couples. ️-> Complete Adventure: A blend of a 90-minute sightseeing, history, and interactive adventure. -> App-Based: No paper, no guide – 100% digital! -> Start when and where you want. Our app will guide you from any point within Gouda. The adventure is suitable for all ages, be aware – some streets are older, making it a little harder to traverse for people with mobility problems. The Discovery Trip will take about 90 minutes to complete.

Itinerary

1. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

   The trip will stop at the original City Hall of Gouda. The City Hall was built in 1459 and used till 2012 for meetings. Nowadays, it is used as a wedding location.

   · 15 min

2. Sint-Janskerk

   During the trip, you will stop by The Sint-Janskerk. This church is one of the oldest and most prominent churches in Gouda. Currently, the church is part of the biggest museum in the Netherlands.

   · Non-stop passage

3. You will cross the Willem Vroesentuin. This city park near the Sint Janskerk used to be the graveyard for the people of Gouda. Afterward, it was changed into a city park for the old man's home across the street.

   · 10 min

4. You will visit the old orphanages of Gouda, which were located in the inner city. Nowadays, it is a luxury restaurant and hotel.

   · Non-stop passage

5. rijksmonument Houtmansplantsoen uit 1829

   You will viisti the Houtmansplantsoen monument. This monument is located in the middle of the Houtmansplantsoen, a city park on the outskirts of Gouda's inner city. During your visit, you will learn to whom this moment is dedicated.

   · 10 min

6. Molen 't Slot

   You will visit the windmill 't Slot. This windmill was built in 1832 and is located in the inner city of Gouda. The location used to be the location of the Castle that defended the city and the river the Gouwe.

   · 10 min

7. Rijksmonument De Visbanken

   One of the location of the trip is the visbanken. The visbanken used to be the place where the people of Gouda got their fish back in the 16th centuries.

   · 10 min

8. You will pass the turfmarkt with the Admiraalshuis, trappenbrug and vrouwebrug. The water in the canals can reach so high that you almost walk on water as the water levels can go 5 cm below street level!

   · 10 min

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

After confirmation, you will receive an activation code for your trip in TripAdvisor's message box and in a text message. If you do not receive such a message within 5 minutes of receiving the TripAdvisor ticket, please send us a message through TripAdvisor or send us a message through WhatsApp. To start Discovery Trips, follow these instructions: - Download the Discovery Trip app - Select your trip: A ghostly menace in Gouda - Enter your code in the app that you received via mail or text message - Go to the location and start the Discovery Trip!

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Suitable for ages 5 to 99
• Restaurants and cafés available near the end location
• Private activity – No guide required
• Customer support available via the app
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 5 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

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