Private Tour of Delft, Rotterdam and Gouda with Lunch and Cheese

Overview

Discover 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'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. Discover the city of Johannes Vermeer, known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. Rotterdam is next. You will see an interesting part of Rotterdam, our second-largest city. The city rose from the ashes or World War Two and doesn't look like Delft or Gouda at all. You will have lunch here and visit a Cubic House. 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. You can also do this tour the other way around if you let us know.

Itinerary

1. 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.

   · 20 min

2. Vieille église

   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.

   · 20 min

3. 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.

   · 20 min

4. 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?

   · 20 min

5. 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'.

   · 20 min

6. After an 18 minute ride, you will arrive in Rotterdam. This is the UFO-shaped train station in the market area of Rotterdam, where the city has its origins. You will start the tour of the city here.

   · 35 min

7. You will have lunch at Loetje, together with our guide. This is included in the tour price.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission included

8. Église Saint-Laurent

   Close to the modern Market Hall stands a 14th century church. Its tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today, it is mostly used as an event location. You will learn of the church's history, as well as that of a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.

   · 20 min

9. Markthal

   This building has become an icon for the city. We will enter the impressive Market Hall (Markthal). The two sides of the building contain many apartments and inside you can enjoy different foods from around the world. We will at least try some Dutch cheese! And don't forget to look up and look at one of the biggest pieces of art on the planet.

   · 20 min

10. Maison Blanche

    We will see the most prominent building in to the Old Harbour area: the White House (Het Witte Huis). This is the oldest skyscraper of Europe, dating from 1898. You will learn about its significance to the city. And if you look carefully, you can see the remnants of German bullet holes! Your guide will tell you all about it.

    · 20 min

11. Gouda

    After a 20 minute ride, you will arrive in Gouda.

    · 30 min

12. Rijksmonument De Visbanken

    De Visbanken is an area in Gouda where fish used to be cleaned and prepared, already from 1588! Learn about this charming place and enjoy the view.

    · 20 min

13. You have probably noticed them already: the Cubic Houses. These funny apartments (by Piet Blom) are a product of the 70's, built in the 80's, and they represent a typical way of building a 'village inside a city'. We will view one of the apartments from the inside! The price is included in the tour price.

    · 30 min· Admission included

14. 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.

    · 20 min

15. You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.

    · 20 min

16. 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.

    · 20 min

17. You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you';; learn more about its history and significance.

    · 20 min

18. You will end the tour with a small cheese tasting in Gouda.

    · 30 min· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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.

How to use your ticket

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
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Travelers

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

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