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Leiden, Delft & 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

Leiden, Delft and Gouda in one private day: three historic Dutch cities, each with its own story, linked by one guide.

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

In Leiden, you explore the old center along its canals. The city survived a Spanish siege in 1574 and was home to Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country and the Pilgrim Fathers. You pass the Morspoort city gate, the windmill De Put and the Pieterskerk.

In Delft, you walk past the Market Square, the leaning Old Church and the Prinsenhof, and hear about Vermeer, Delft Blue and the House of Orange. Lunch is in Delft.

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

You set the pace: want to spend longer somewhere? Just let your guide know.

What's Included

  • Lunch Lunch in 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 Leiden (French)”, “Starts in Leiden (Dutch)”, “Starts in Leiden (Italian)”, “Starts in Leiden (Spanish)”, “Starts in Leiden (English)” and “Starts in Leiden (German)”.

Beestenmarkt
2312 Leiden, Netherlands

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End point

Markt 35
2801 JK Gouda, Netherlands

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Station Leiden Centraal

Your guide meets you in front of the Bruna shop at Leiden Centraal station. This is where the tour begins.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Leiden

See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Morspoort

Next, you see the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest gates into the city.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Molen de Put

You walk past Molen de Put, an iconic 17th-century windmill. It is the same type of mill that Rembrandt's parents owned.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rembrandtplaats

This square is named after the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived in Leiden. Your guide tells you more about him.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pieterskerk Leiden

The Pieterskerk is the most famous church in Leiden and not to be missed. You learn about its history, which goes back to the 12th century, and how it is used today.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

Leiden's old town hall is an iconic building you cannot miss on this tour. Your guide tells you all about it.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Station Delft - Delft Railway Station

You then travel on to Delft, only an 18-minute train ride away.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Markt

On the Market Square in the heart of the city 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

Beestenmarkt

You have lunch on the Beestenmarkt square in Delft, included in the tour with a drink.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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 Gouda

You then travel on to Gouda.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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 cheese tasting in Gouda, including a drink.
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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 Leiden, Delft & 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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  • LunchLunch in 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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