Private Tour of Gouda and Gouda Cheese Tasting
This is a combination of a private walking tour and a Gouda cheese tasting.
During the tour, you will discover the charm of Gouda's old city center, together with our guide. You'll get to know the history of Gouda and hear stories about the city's town hall, churches, canals, old facades and much more.
This tour will end with a cheese tasting of the famous Gouda cheese. You will try four different types of the cheese, paired with good wine (or something else, if you don't like wine!).
If you have a custom request, or special interests, just let us know. Tot ziens!
Options
Dutch. Start in Gouda
What's included in Private Tour of Gouda and Gouda Cheese Tasting
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The tour starts at the historical weighing house of Gouda. For centuries, this is where farmers from the wide area used to come to get their cheese weighed on market days.
Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
And of course, you'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you'll learn more about its history and significance. If it is open, you can also enter with your guide. This is not every day and it depends on certain events.
Sint-Janskerk
This is the longest (not tallest!) church of the Netherlands, with the first building phase starting in 1272! Walk around it and learn more about the building, its history its significance.
Inclusions
- Gouda Cheese Tasting (with paired wine)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
- 1.5 Hour Private Walking Tour
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If you choose the option that includes a pick-up, we will contact you before the tour to coordinate the pick-up time and location.
Meeting / End Points
- The tour starts in the middle of Gouda, right in front of Gouda's old cheese weighing house: De Goudse Waag.
