Netherlands · GOUDA & THE GREEN HEART
15 reviewed
15 gouda & the green heart tours are catalogued here; these 15 have the strongest case for the money. Prices, timings and the detail that separates them are below, so the decision takes five minutes rather than an evening.
Step into a giant Gouda for an interactive cheese museum in Gouda, Netherlands, with hands-on stations and a Gouda tasting included.
“Really nice experience! Learned a lot about cheese and the process. The cheese tasting at the end was the highlight.”
Step into Kamphuisen Siroopwafelfabriek in Gouda. Learn syrup waffle history, watch bakers make them, and eat a warm waffle.
“Very informative, the shop was easy to find, staff great and well-structured tour :) Was a lot of fun, I did it on my own, so I just joined the group on the tour, and everyone was every accommodating. I definitely recommend this tour and they are definitely the freshest, best tasting waffles in the country.”
Cruise Gouda’s historic canals on an authentic barge with a live skipper guide, plus a stop at Museum Harbour. 75 minutes.
“Het was zotte zaterdag tijdens onze vaartocht waardoor de bemanning verkleed was. Dat was al een bonus maar de reisgids was een ook nog eens een hele leuke verteller. Wij hebben genoten van de reis en raden deze van harte aan.”
Gouda open boat canal cruise, 1 hour with a live skipper guide. See 9 historic sites for about $21.
“De gids wist heel weinig te vertellen over Gouda.”
Gouda's St. John's church, 72 stained-glass windows, and a multilingual audioguide covering the Dutch revolt against Spain for $13.
“de audiotoer was prima maar er is nog meer in de kerk zoals het orgel. daar werd niets over verteld. jammer.”
A 2-hour small-group walk in Gouda with cheese legends, canal history, and included coffee and stroopwafels, led in English.
“Susanne was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun to be with. We had a great time. We walked at a leisurely place, saw and heard about all kinds of history and fun facts about Gouda.”
15 minutes flyboarding in Alphen aan den Rijn with wetsuit and private Dutch-English coaching for $74 per person.
Smartphone e-Scavenger hunt in Gouda. Solve GPS games, chase a high score, and explore historic sights at your own pace.
“Such a great way to see things around the city you would otherwise miss. Active, exciting and a lot of fun.”
Private Amsterdam day trip to Gouda and Oudewater for cheese tastings, stroopwafels, a dairy farm visit, and witch-weighing fun.
“Our tour with Steven was wonderful! He was very patient with my family and two young kids! We also made trips to the farm and windmills! We are so grateful to him and learned an incredible amount of history of Gouda! Thank you Steven!”
Solve a framed-for-murder mystery while you walk Gouda. A smartphone puzzle tour hits cheese, canals, and landmarks in about 2 hours.
“Ze vonden het leuk op deze manier Gouda te ontdekken. Echt een aanrader. Wellicht iets duidelijker vermelden dat je niet bij de foto's moet blijven hangen, maar dat deze tijdens de gehele tocht gevonden moeten worden. (maar ik had de telefoon ook niet in mijn hand dus wellicht is er niet goed gelezen...).”
Step into Museum Gouda in a 14th-century guest house to trace 600 years of art, pottery, and a 1562 interactive city model.
“Pas de guide. Pas d'audio guide c'est dommage. il y a beaucoup d'œuvres mais cela manque d'explication sans les audio guide.”
Private day trip from Amsterdam to UNESCO Kinderdijk windmills plus one South Holland city, with flexible stops, private car, and bottled water.
“We travelled to Leiden, the Kinderdijk Windmills, toured a small high-quality cheese factory, and explored the Muiderslot Castle. Our guide drove us in his sedan. He was a very good driver, was knowledgeable regarding the destinations of the tour and the Netherlands generally, and otherwise strove to make the tour informative and enjoyable. For example, we were unable to see the interior of any windmill at Kinderdijk, due to inadequate staffing by the volunteer workers there, that day. After we saw what we could from the outdoors, our guide volunteered to add Muiderslot Castle to the itinerary, at no extra charge. The tour of Muiderslot was entertaining, and rounded out…”
A private 2-hour Gouda walking tour focused on Gothic landmarks and the town’s cheese culture, with museum stops and optional add-on tasting.
“I struggle with this review as it had nothing to do with tasting cheese and everything to do with the history of the town of Gouda. First, I signed up for tour to sample and taste the magnificent Gouda cheese… only to discover that the description of the tour had changed since my purchase and the sampling was no longer included, but a separate cost! The two guides that gave us the tour were extremely knowledgeable of the history of Gouda and did an amazing job of relating the information to us! Definitely well worth the tour for the knowledge. I really enjoyed the tour but it wasn’t the tour…”
Private full-day Gouda and Delft tour with Gouda Waag tasting, historic sights, lunch, and Royal Delft factory entry.
“Robin is a wonderful guide! This young man is respectful, polite and very very knowledgeable. He knows the history of the whole area; grew up in the area! Almost felt like we were in a tour with an adult grandson!! Has a sly sense of humor and really fun. This tour is so worth it. You cover a lot of ground, so get your walking shoes ready! 5 stars for this one!!”
Private Rotterdam tour to UNESCO Kinderdijk windmills and Gouda cheese tasting, with door-to-door pickup, a licensed guide, and walking tours.
“First experience in these locations, everything positive from the futuristic Rotterdam to the peace of the Kinderdijk Mills. Where I met wonderful people eager to describe the natural beauty of their area. I also add Simonshaven and Spijkenisse if you want contact with nature and simplicity in complete harmony.”
