Gouda Cheese and Delft Blue: Full-Day Private Tour

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What's included

• 2 Private City Tours
• Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
• Admission to old churches in Delft and Gouda (not on Sundays)
• All Fees and Taxes
• Admission to Royal Delft Factory and Museum
• Cheese tasting in Gouda (with paired beer, wine or tea)
• The short transfer between the cities is done either by train or by car.
• Lunch in Delft (with a drink of choice)

Not included

• Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

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   The tour starts at the historical weighing house of Gouda. For centuries, this is where farmers from the wide area used to come to get their cheese weighed on market days.

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   You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you';; learn more about its history and significance.

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   This is the longest (not tallest!) church of the Netherlands, with the first building phase starting in 1272! Learn more about the building, its history and historical significance.

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   You'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.

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   De Visbanken is an area in Gouda where fish used to be cleaned and prepared, already from 1588! Learn about this charming place and enjoy the view.

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   You and your guide will now enter the Cheese Weighing House and learn all about the building and Gouda's most famous product. This visit also includes a cheese tasting.

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   On your way yo Station Gouda, you will see some more charming streets, and the city's outer canal

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   After a transfer of 38 minutes, you will arrive in Delft.

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   We will first make our way to the Beestenmarkt, a former market square for animal markets. Here you will have lunch with your guide. Two drinks per person are also included.

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    Here in the center of the city, we will find The second-tallest church of The Netherlands! Do you know who's buried underneath? I'll tell you all about it. Also learn about that statue of a man, and the stunning old town hall.

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    We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows.

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    This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here! Let's find out more about it.

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    On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?

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    You will make your way to the south of the city. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his painting 'View of Delft'.

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    You will be transferred to the Royal Delft Museum/Factory, just outside the city center. Entrance tickets are included.

Good to know

• · Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• · Service animals allowed
• · Public transportation options are available nearby
• · Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Where it starts

Map shows the general area. You'll get the exact meeting point and directions with your confirmation.