• Rotterdam Centraal Station - A gem of modern architecture, this is the main railway station in Rotterdam, welcoming around 170,000 passengers daily. It stands as one of the city’s most remarkable architectural landmarks.
• Hoogheemraadschap Schieland and Krimpenerwaard - This 17th-century building was once the headquarters of Waterschap Schieland, the institution responsible for water management in this part of South Holland, and temporarily housed Napoleon Bonaparte.
• Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk - Built in 1525 in the Late Gothic style, this is the oldest building in Rotterdam. It is one of the few structures that survived the Nazi bombing on May 15, 1940.
• Monument à Érasme - This monument honors Desiderius Erasmus Roterdamus, also known as Erasmus of Rotterdam, a prominent 16th-century philosopher, theologian, scholar, and priest. Many public buildings, structures, and educational institutions are named after this famous Rotterdammer.
• Markthal - A modern building located on one of Rotterdam’s largest squares, shaped like a horseshoe. It is a closed market combined with residential spaces and facilities, often referred to as “The Sistine Chapel of Rotterdam.”
• Kijk-Kubus - Unique tree-like structures with cube-shaped apartments atop supporting columns. Due to their design, only three-quarters of the interior space is suitable for regular living.
• Old Harbour - One of the oldest ports in medieval Rotterdam, though not the oldest, it was the former river mouth of the Rotte River to the New Meuse River. Today, it is a popular gathering spot for Rotterdam residents, featuring numerous coffee bars, restaurants, taverns, and clubs.
• Witte Huis - Once the tallest “skyscraper” in Europe at the end of the 19th century, it is one of the few buildings that survived the Nazi bombing of Rotterdam on May 14, 1940.
• Willemsbrug - Also known as “The Red Bridge,” it is dedicated to Willem III and is one of three bridges in Rotterdam connecting the central and northern parts of the city with the southern districts.
• De Hef - A massive steel structure known as “The Lift,” it once served as a “rotating” and “lifting” train bridge across the New Meuse River. It was in use before the rail tunnel was constructed beneath the river.
• de Boeg - A war memorial located on the right bank of the New Meuse River. It commemorates the 3,500 people aboard Dutch merchant ships who lost their lives during World War II.
• Leuvehaven - Maritime Museum - An open-air maritime museum featuring a vast collection of steamships, docking cargo machines, ship engines, and other naval and shipping-related objects from the mid-19th century to the 1970s.
• Erasmus Bridge - This suspension bridge is the newest in Rotterdam, crossing the New Meuse River. It is undoubtedly the most popular and well-known bridge, often referred to as “The Swan” or “The Harp.” Standing 139 meters tall, it boasts the largest and heaviest “opening part” of any bridge in Europe, measuring 80 meters long.
• Gouda Cheese Experience - A 3-in-1 attraction at the most famous cheese museum and factory in the Netherlands, offering entertainment, tastings, and education.
• Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) - The oldest existing city hall building in the Netherlands, dating back to 1459.
• VVV Gouda - A customs house primarily associated with the cheese trade, established in 1668.
• Arti Legi - A building in Gouda with a rich history and multiple functions throughout the city’s history.
• Saint-John Church - The longest church in the Netherlands, renowned for its 72 stained glass windows.
• Museum Gouda - Museum Gouda (St. Catherine Gasthuis) - Two buildings combined into one national monument. It has served as a mental hospital, prison, torture chamber, art building, and even a horse stable.
• Tapijthuis - A medieval building located in the oldest part of the city, formerly a workshop for Flemish tapestry weavers, a secret Catholic children’s school, a 19th-century brewery, and finally an art studio and gallery.
• tuin van het Willem Vroesenhuis - An elderly home with a picturesque backyard, founded by the influential and prominent citizen Willem Vroesen.
• Lazaruspoortje - A famous city landmark, serving as the gateway to a former house that once accommodated people suffering from leprosy.
• Rijksmonument De Visbanken - A former fish market established in the mid-16th century.
• Evangelisch Lutherse Gemeente Gouda - An Evangelical church dedicated to St. Joost, the patron of bag carriers and their guild.
• Asschuur - A house from the mid-19th century that served as an ash warehouse during a time when potash was used for soap and glass production.
• Red Lion Windmill (Molen De Roode Leeuw) - “De Roode Leeuw” is one of the oldest existing flour mills in the Netherlands, retaining its original shape both inside and out.
• Remonstrantse kerk - A chapel that still belongs to the Remonstrant Brotherhood Community, a Protestant movement that split from the Dutch Reformed Church in the early 17th century.
• Weeshuis - A former orphanage in Gouda from 1643, now a highly-rated and exclusive hotel.

• Entrance tickets to windmill ‘The Red Lion’
• Tea and coffee

• Admission fees
• Admission fees
• Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Discover two of the Netherlands’ oldest cities in just one day. These lively cities, now showcasing contrasting architectural styles, still narrate tales of their tumultuous pasts.

Witness the intersection of traditional and avant-garde architecture, including the iconic cube houses. Explore the greenest city in the Netherlands and the largest port in Europe, where potatoes “compete with each other.”

Enjoy a coffee at the lowest point in the Netherlands, situated 7.67 meters below sea level, and experience a unique Red Light District. Delight in an unforgettable Gouda Cheese Experience, savoring one of the world’s finest cheeses. Visit the oldest city hall in the Lowlands and delve into the inner workings of a typical Dutch grain windmill.

• Transportation is included in the tour duration (7 hours)

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