Private Tour of Leiden, Delft and Gouda with Lunch

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Station Leiden Centraal

   Our guide will meet you in front of 'Bruna' on station Leiden Centraal. From here, the tour begins.

   · 20 min

2. Leiden

   See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.

   · 20 min

3. Morspoort

   The next thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.

   · 20 min

4. Molen de Put

   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.

   · 20 min

5. Rembrandtplaats

   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.

   · 20 min

6. Pieterskerk Leiden

   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.

   · 20 min

7. het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

   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!

   · 20 min

8. Station Delft - Delft Railway Station

   You will then make your way to Delft, only a 18 minute train ride away.

   · 20 min· Admission included

9. 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

10. Beestenmarkt

    You will have lunch on Beestenmarkt square in Delft. This is included in the tour (with a drink).

    · 1 h· Admission included

11. 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

12. 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.

    · 2 min

13. 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

14. 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

15. You will then make your way to Gouda.

    · 30 min· Admission included

16. 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

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

    · 20 min

18. 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

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

    · 20 min

20. You will end the tour with a cheese tasting in Gouda (including a drink).

    · 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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