Gouda's Private Guided Tour and Syrup Waffle
Gouda, Netherlands
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 2 hours
This customizable private walking tour of Gouda will show many of its highlights from a local perspective. After the tour relax in a bakery shop with a cup of coffee and the local speciality “Stroopwafel”, a thin waffle with syrup.
You will explore the town in 2 hours bypassing historical monuments such as the St. John church and City Hall and a hidden gem such as the garden of the Gouda Museum. In addition to all the sights, your personal Gouda guide will reveal the city’s unique character, teach you local history and culture, and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities, public transport and more.
You will explore the town in 2 hours bypassing historical monuments such as the St. John church and City Hall and a hidden gem such as the garden of the Gouda Museum. In addition to all the sights, your personal Gouda guide will reveal the city’s unique character, teach you local history and culture, and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities, public transport and more.
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This customizable private walking tour of Gouda will show many of its highlights from a local perspective. After the tour relax in a bakery shop with a cup of coffee and the local speciality “Stroopwafel”, a thin waffle with syrup.
You will explore the town in 2 hours bypassing historical monuments such as the St. John church and City Hall and a hidden gem such as the garden of the Gouda Museum. In addition to all the sights, your personal Gouda guide will reveal the city’s unique character, teach you local history and culture, and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities, public transport and more.
Your morning or afternoon in Gouda will start at your hotel or if you travel to Gouda from elsewhere at the trainstation. Set off in a relaxing pace to make sure you really get to see, feel and learn all about this town.
The main square of the city is called Market. In the middle of the fan shaped square you will find the city hall. This building was constructed after the great cityfire in 1450 and is one of the oldest townhalls in the Netherlands. At the side of the building there is a carillion with a puppet performance about the cityrights granted to Gouda in 1272. Also at the square you will encounter the 17th century constructed weighing house. In this weighing house the famous Gouda Cheese was weighed for many centuries. Nowadays in the summertime (April – August) every Thursday morning a cheese market takes place in Gouda.
South of the square you will see the famous Saint John church. This church is the longest church of the Netherlands,measuring 123 meters. The church is best known for its beautifull stained glass windows.
One of the many highlights during your visit to Gouda will be the hidden gem of the Gouda museum, its amazing garden with many sculptures.
After the tour enjoy your ultimate treat: the local speciality “Stroopwafel”, a thin waffle filled with syrup. This is the best way to finish your tour: Zipping your coffee and eating a waffle in a local bakery. Enjoy!
You will explore the town in 2 hours bypassing historical monuments such as the St. John church and City Hall and a hidden gem such as the garden of the Gouda Museum. In addition to all the sights, your personal Gouda guide will reveal the city’s unique character, teach you local history and culture, and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities, public transport and more.
Your morning or afternoon in Gouda will start at your hotel or if you travel to Gouda from elsewhere at the trainstation. Set off in a relaxing pace to make sure you really get to see, feel and learn all about this town.
The main square of the city is called Market. In the middle of the fan shaped square you will find the city hall. This building was constructed after the great cityfire in 1450 and is one of the oldest townhalls in the Netherlands. At the side of the building there is a carillion with a puppet performance about the cityrights granted to Gouda in 1272. Also at the square you will encounter the 17th century constructed weighing house. In this weighing house the famous Gouda Cheese was weighed for many centuries. Nowadays in the summertime (April – August) every Thursday morning a cheese market takes place in Gouda.
South of the square you will see the famous Saint John church. This church is the longest church of the Netherlands,measuring 123 meters. The church is best known for its beautifull stained glass windows.
One of the many highlights during your visit to Gouda will be the hidden gem of the Gouda museum, its amazing garden with many sculptures.
After the tour enjoy your ultimate treat: the local speciality “Stroopwafel”, a thin waffle filled with syrup. This is the best way to finish your tour: Zipping your coffee and eating a waffle in a local bakery. Enjoy!
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