Embark on a 90-minute self-guided family adventure in Gouda. Solve mysteries, explore historical sites, and help ghosts find peace. Fun for kids 10+.
- Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) - The trip will stop at the original City Hall of Gouda. The City Hall was built in 1459 and used till 2012 for meetings. Nowadays, it is used as a wedding location.
- Sint-Janskerk - During the trip, you will stop by The Sint-Janskerk. This church is one of the oldest and most prominent churches in Gouda. Currently, the church is part of the biggest museum in the Netherlands.
- Willem Vroesentuin - You will cross the Willem Vroesentuin. This city park near the Sint Janskerk used to be the graveyard for the people of Gouda. Afterward, it was changed into a city park for the old man’s home across the street.
- Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda - You will visit the old orphanages of Gouda, which were located in the inner city. Nowadays, it is a luxury restaurant and hotel.
- rijksmonument Houtmansplantsoen uit 1829 - You will viisti the Houtmansplantsoen monument. This monument is located in the middle of the Houtmansplantsoen, a city park on the outskirts of Gouda’s inner city. During your visit, you will learn to whom this moment is dedicated.
- Molen ‘t Slot - You will visit the windmill ‘t Slot. This windmill was built in 1832 and is located in the inner city of Gouda. The location used to be the location of the Castle that defended the city and the river the Gouwe.
- Rijksmonument De Visbanken - One of the location of the trip is the visbanken. The visbanken used to be the place where the people of Gouda got their fish back in the 16th centuries.
- Vrouwebrug - You will pass the turfmarkt with the Admiraalshuis, trappenbrug and vrouwebrug. The water in the canals can reach so high that you almost walk on water as the water levels can go 5 cm below street level!
- Use of the Discovery Trips app
- Access to the Discovery Trip ‘A Ghostly Menace in Gouda’
- Smartphone, internet connection & data
Are you ready to transform a city exploration into an exciting adventure. With our mission-like city tour, you’ll unravel mysteries, discover new places, and experience unique stories. During your journey through the city of Gouda, you’ll visit both well-known and hidden historical sites while working together to solve the mystery. Do your best and try to achieve the highest score with your friends or family!
During this trip, you’ll need to help Cornelis solve the ghost issue plaguing the City of Gouda. Can you help the ghosts find peace by solving their puzzles and bringing back peace to the whole city?
The journey is a self-guided walking tour that you can explore by solving clues. The adventure lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Since it’s a self-guided tour, you can start it whenever you like!
This is a familiy friendly trip, which menas that the questions are solvable by kids (10+) and fun to do.
What are you waiting for? Let’s start discovering!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.