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Delft, Rotterdam & Gouda: Private Day Tour with Lunch & Cheese

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8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
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Overview

Three cities that could hardly be more different: Golden Age Delft, modern Rotterdam and cheese town Gouda, in one private day.

• Private guide for the whole day, the same guide in all three cities
• Lunch in Rotterdam, a visit inside a Cube House and a cheese tasting in Gouda
• Transfers between the cities included; pick-up from a location of your choice can be added

In Delft, you walk past centuries-old facades and canals, the leaning Old Church and the Prinsenhof, and hear about Vermeer, Delft Blue and the New Church, final resting place of the House of Orange.

Rotterdam rose from the ashes of World War II and looks nothing like Delft or Gouda. You see the Markthal, the White House and St. Lawrence Church, the church that survived the bombing, and step inside one of the Cube Houses.

In Gouda, you explore the town hall, the weighing house and the St. John's Church, and end the day with a cheese tasting.

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What's Included

  • Lunch A lunch in Rotterdam or Delft is included
  • Cheese tasting in Gouda (paired with a local Gouda beer)
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Private car pickup (English)”.

Pickup details

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

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Meeting point

For the options “Starts in Delft (Italian)”, “Starts in Gouda (Italian)”, “Starts in Delft (English)”, “Starts in Gouda (German)”, “Starts in Gouda (Dutch)”, “Starts in Delft (Spanish)”, “Starts in Gouda (English)”, “Starts in Gouda (French)”, “Starts in Gouda (Spanish)”, “Starts in Delft (French)”, “Starts in Delft (Dutch)” and “Starts in Delft (German)”.

End point

Markt 35
2801 JK Gouda, Netherlands

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Markt

Your tour starts on Delft's Market Square, in the heart of the city. Here stands the second-tallest church in the Netherlands. Who is buried underneath it? Your guide tells you all about it, and about the statue on the square and the striking old town hall.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Church

You are now in Delft's old beer brewing quarter. Where did all the brewers go? You also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building in the city. How old is it exactly, and why does its tower lean?
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Prinsenhof Delft

This place played a decisive role in Dutch history: the Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here. Your guide tells you the story.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

Along the Oude Delft canal, you pass the richly decorated facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building, and why was it so important?
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Armamentarium

You head to the south of the city, past a large former armory and an office of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). You learn about Delft's role in the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted his View of Delft.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Station Blaak

After an 18-minute train ride, you arrive at Rotterdam Blaak, the UFO-shaped station in the market area where the city has its origins. Your tour of Rotterdam starts here.
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35 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Loetje Rotterdam Centrum

You have lunch at Loetje together with your guide. Lunch is included in the tour price.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

Close to the modern Markthal stands a 14th-century church whose tower miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today it is mostly used for events. You learn about the church's history and about a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Markthal

This building has become an icon of the city. You go inside the impressive Markthal (Market Hall), with apartments on both sides and food from all over the world inside. You will at least taste some Dutch cheese! And don't forget to look up at one of the biggest artworks in the world.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Witte Huis

Next is the most prominent building in the Old Harbour area: the White House (Het Witte Huis), the oldest skyscraper in Europe, dating from 1898. You learn about its significance to the city, and if you look carefully, you can still see the marks of German bullets. Your guide tells you all about it.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kijk-Kubus

You have probably noticed them already: the Cube Houses. These quirky homes by Piet Blom were designed in the 1970s, built in the early 1980s, and follow the idea of a 'village inside a city'. You go inside one of them, and the entrance fee is included in the tour price.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Gouda

After a 20-minute ride, you arrive in Gouda.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rijksmonument De Visbanken

De Visbanken is where fish was cleaned and prepared in Gouda, as early as 1588. You learn about this charming spot and enjoy the view.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sint-Janskerk

This is the longest church in the Netherlands (not the tallest!), with construction starting in 1272. You learn about the building and its history.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Gouda

You see the former St. Catherine's guesthouse, which now houses Museum Gouda.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Waag (Weighing House)

Next is the historic weighing house of Gouda. For centuries, farmers from the surrounding area came here on market days to have their cheese weighed.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

You see Gouda's charming Gothic town hall and learn more about its history and significance.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kaasbar Gouda

You end the tour with a small cheese tasting in Gouda.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delft, Rotterdam & Gouda: Private Day Tour with Lunch & Cheese?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • LunchA lunch in Rotterdam or Delft is included
  • Cheese tasting in Gouda (paired with a local Gouda beer)
  • Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Between the cities by train, or by private car if you book the pickup option.
  • 3 Private City Tours
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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