Discover Gouda’s rich history on a self-guided audio tour. Explore canals, cheese markets, and historic sites. Perfect for history buffs and cheese lovers.
- De Goudse Waag - Begin your journey at De Goudse Waag, a historic weighing house located in the market square.
- Kaaswinkel Gouda - Explore the Cheese Farmers Co-op (Kaaswinkel Gouda) to discover the world-renowned Gouda cheese, its production process, and its global importance.
- Stadhuis van Gouda - Admire the stunning Stadhuis van Gouda, the city hall built in an open field to avoid fire hazards, showcasing Gothic architecture.
- Saint-John Church - Visit Saint-John Church, famous for its magnificent stained glass windows and rich history.
- Museum Gouda - Uncover the delightful Museum Gouda with its lovely courtyard, providing insights into the city’s art, history, and culture.
- Turfmarkt - Stroll along the Turfmarkt, a lengthy canal that once served as the main marketplace for peat, highlighting the city’s historical trade importance.
- Lage Gouwe - Learn about the moving stories of Gouda’s Jewish families during the Holocaust, commemorated by ‘stumbling stones’ on the pavements of Lage Gouwe.
- Slijterij en Speciaal Bierwinkel Den Gouwen Aar - Visit this liquor store to delve into Gouda’s rich brewing history, where the city was once home to over 200 breweries and numerous monasteries.
- Peperstraat - Wander down Peperstraat (Pepper Street) and uncover its roots in Gouda’s spice trade during the city’s flourishing trading era.
- ‘t Slot - Capture a classic Dutch photo of ‘t Slot windmill, a scenic spot especially beautiful with tulips in the spring.
- Vissteeg - Walk through the Vissteeg and observe the Visbank, historical sites connected to Gouda’s fish trade, offering a glimpse into the city’s commercial history.
- Park Houtmansplantsoen - Unwind in Park Houtmansplantsoen, a green haven that conceals the city’s dark colonial and slavery history.
- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour before and after booking date
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
- Directions to the starting point for automatic tour start
- Audio guide in English; Written guide in English
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Gouda. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, cheesemakers and traders that shaped Gouda. If you can only name five cities in the Netherlands, Gouda is bound to be one of them. This is no doubt the result of that delicious cheese packed tightly in its yellow wax jacket, now available across the globe. This tour starts at the historic Goudse Waag. You’ll be treated to so much more than cheese during your journey. As you explore the heart of the old city, walking past picturesque canals and houses that belong in 17th-century paintings, you’ll hear how Gouda has been both one of the wealthiest and the poorest of Dutch cities over the centuries. There are plenty of places to stop to pull up a chair, order a coffee, and watch the world walk or cycle past. By the end of this walk around Gouda, you’ll have a sense of the city’s complex past and what makes it unique.
- All travelers are accepted
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
