• Waag (Weighing House) - The tour begins at the historic weighing house in Gouda. For centuries, farmers from the surrounding areas would come here to have their cheese weighed on market days.
• Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) - Discover the charming Gothic town hall of Gouda and learn about its history and significance.
• Sint-Janskerk - This is the longest (not tallest!) church in the Netherlands, with its initial construction phase starting in 1272! Explore the building, its history, and its historical importance.
• Museum Gouda - Visit the former St-Catharine’s guest house, now home to Museum Gouda.
• Rijksmonument De Visbanken - De Visbanken is a historic area in Gouda where fish were cleaned and prepared, dating back to 1588!

Discover this delightful place and enjoy the view.

• De Goudse Waag - Enter the Cheese Weighing House with your guide and learn all about the building and Gouda’s most famous product. This visit also includes a cheese tasting.
• Station Gouda - On the way to Station Gouda, enjoy the charming streets and the city’s outer canal.
• Station Delft - Delft Railway Station - After a 38-minute transfer, arrive in Delft.
• Beestenmarkt - Head to the Beestenmarkt, a former animal market square, where you will have lunch with your guide. Two drinks per person are included.
• Markt - In the city center, discover the second-tallest church in the Netherlands! Learn about who’s buried beneath it, the statue of a man, and the stunning old town hall.
• Old Church - Explore the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Discover where the brewers went and visit the Old Church, perhaps the city’s most recognizable building. How old is it, and why is it so skewed? Let’s find out.
• Museum Prinsenhof Delft - This site played a crucial role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here! Learn more about it.
• Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland - As you travel down the Oude Delft canal, pass by the elaborately decorated facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building, and why was it so important?
• Armamentarium - Head to the south of the city, passing by a large former weapons armory of the V.O.C. Discover more about Delft’s role during the golden age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted ‘View of Delft’.
• Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles - Transfer to the Royal Delft Museum/Factory, just outside the city center. Entrance tickets are included.

• Private guide
• Entrance to Royal Delft
• All fees and/or taxes
• Lunch
• Snacks
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Gratuities (optional)

Embark on a full-day private tour to discover two iconic Dutch towns, each with its own distinct charm. In Delft, known as the birthplace of Vermeer and famous for Delft Blue pottery, wander along serene canals and admire historic façades as the guide vividly narrates the city’s past, from William of Orange to the Dutch Golden Age. Visit the Royal Delft Museum, explore the city’s churches, and savor a leisurely lunch in a charming square.

In Gouda, stroll through medieval streets and the bustling market square, take in the sight of the renowned 15th-century Town Hall, and be captivated by the stained-glass wonders of St. John’s Church. Delve into the city’s vibrant trading history at the old weighing house, where a cheese tasting of Gouda’s renowned product awaits.

The tour includes lunch, entry to museums and churches, a cheese tasting, two brief tuk-tuk rides, and transportation between the two towns. The journey can begin in either Delft or Gouda, and the pace is entirely up to the participant.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.