The Netherlands · GOUDA TOURS
The 11 best gouda tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Gouda cheese through a playful interactive exhibit, hands-on activities, a cheese-making story, and a tasting in Gouda, Netherlands.
“it was such a lovely experience, my partner and i thought it was a superb way to spend your time in Gouda! would highly recommend”
Tour Gouda’s Syrup Waffle Factory, learn the 1810 story, watch bakers at work, sample syrup, and finish with a warm Kamphuisen waffle.
“I enjoyed it! The tour starts in Dutch with an introduction video that I couldn’t understand (maybe subtitles could be good) but then the rest was with an English audio guide. Doesn’t take too long and fun to see the robots and the people making the siroopwaffles”
Cruise Gouda’s historic canals aboard an authentic tow barge, with a live guide, museum harbor, and 75 minutes of Dutch city history.
“Niet in het donker varen, want dan zie je niks. De opstapplek en de aanvangstijd waren foutief gecommuniceerd.”
Cruise Gouda’s historic canals in a traditional open boat, see nine sites, and hear local stories from a live English or Dutch guide.
“De gids wist heel weinig te vertellen over Gouda.”
Explore Gouda’s St. John’s Church, home to 72 remarkable stained-glass windows, with a flexible ticket and multilingual audio guide.
“It was really spectacular! I love old buildings and architecture, it feels like I struck gold with this church! I thought the audio tour was brilliant, it enabled you to go at your own pace and was beautifully narrated.”
Explore Gouda’s medieval streets with Suzanne, local stories, stroopwafels, coffee, canals, and a small group of six or fewer.
“This is a very unique and personal experience. The tour starts at Susanne's (sp?) home with intros, drinks, and snacks. It's a small tour and she points out specific things that the group is interested in. It's quite different than other tours since it is very personal but we enjoyed it!”
Explore Gouda with a self-guided phone game covering cheese, churches, monuments, and hidden corners at your own pace.
“It was really entertaining and we learned a lot about the city! I love it that you can decide how fast you go. We enjoyed a little break at the docks with a lovely beer!”
Solve a murder mystery while walking Gouda’s canals, bridges, churches, and cheese landmarks in this flexible smartphone city game.
“Ze vonden het leuk op deze manier Gouda te ontdekken. Echt een aanrader. Wellicht iets duidelijker vermelden dat je niet bij de foto's moet blijven hangen, maar dat deze tijdens de gehele tocht gevonden moeten worden. (maar ik had de telefoon ook niet in mijn hand dus wellicht is er niet goed gelezen...).”
Explore 600 years of Gouda at Museum Gouda, with surviving altar paintings, a 1562 city model, Dutch art, civic guard pieces, and pottery.
“Pas de guide. Pas d'audio guide c'est dommage. il y a beaucoup d'œuvres mais cela manque d'explication sans les audio guide.”
Review of Gouda’s private walking tour, with Gothic sights, Saint-John’s stained glass, cheese history, costs, and practical booking advice.
“I struggle with this review as it had nothing to do with tasting cheese and everything to do with the history of the town of Gouda. First, I signed up for tour to sample and taste the magnificent Gouda cheese… only to discover that the description of the tour had changed since my purchase and the sampling was no longer included, but a separate cost! The two guides that gave us the tour were extremely knowledgeable of the history of Gouda and did an amazing job of relating the information to us! Definitely well worth the tour for the knowledge. I really enjoyed the tour but it wasn’t the tour…”
Explore Gouda cheese, Delft history, and Royal Delft porcelain on an 8-hour private tour with lunch, tasting, and transport.
“Robin is a wonderful guide! This young man is respectful, polite and very very knowledgeable. He knows the history of the whole area; grew up in the area! Almost felt like we were in a tour with an adult grandson!! Has a sly sense of humor and really fun. This tour is so worth it. You cover a lot of ground, so get your walking shoes ready! 5 stars for this one!!”
Pick a canal, a gallery or a day out of town.
