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Private Tour of The Hague and Gouda including Transfer 20% OFF
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
$364.09
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Overview
The Hague and Gouda showcase rich histories that have shaped Dutch culture. This immersive 4.5-hour private tour takes you through the political heart of The Hague and the charming streets of Gouda.
- 🏛️ Stroll through Het Plein in The Hague, the vibrant city center where you'll learn about Willem van Oranje, the Father of the Fatherland, and his role in the 80 Years' War.
- 🎨 Visit the Mauritshuis museum, home to masterpieces by Johannes Vermeer, while your guide shares intriguing stories about the building's history.
- 🏰 Explore the Binnenhof & Ridderzaal, the parliament complex, where you’ll hear about the significance of the Knight's Hall, and possibly catch a glimpse of ministers or the prime minister.
- 🏞️ Discover the Hofvijver lake, located in front of the parliament building, and learn about its historical significance and some amusing anecdotes.
- 📜 Admire the Thorbecke Monument next to the Hofvijver, and uncover its connection to the Dutch constitution.
- 🌳 Walk along Lange Voorhout, The Hague's elegant street, lined with embassies, art museums, and royal buildings, often referred to as the Champs-Élysées of The Hague.
- 👑 Catch a glimpse of Noordeinde Palace, the working palace of the Dutch king, and find out if he is currently in the country by checking the flag.
- ⛪ Visit the Grote Kerk, known as the "Big Church," and discover the story behind the stork perched atop its tower.
- 🚉 Enjoy an 18-minute ride to Gouda with your guide, making your way to the historical weighing house, the starting point of your Gouda tour.
- 🧀 Experience a cheese tasting at the Waag (Weighing House), where farmers historically came to weigh their cheese during market days.
- 🏛️ Marvel at the charming gothic Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall) and learn about its historical importance in the town.
- ⛪ Explore Sint-Janskerk, the longest church in the Netherlands, and delve into its fascinating history that dates back to 1272.
- 🏛️ Visit Museum Gouda, located in the former St-Catharine's guest house, and discover the local heritage.
- 🐟 Learn about De Visbanken, an area where fish were prepared since 1588, and enjoy the scenic views of this charming locale.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English. Start in The Hague
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- The short transfer between the cities is done either by train or by car.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
- 2 Private City Tours
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
You will meet your guide on Plein in The Hague, in the middle of the square next to the statue of William of Orange.
Return details
The tour will end in the city center of Gouda.
If you booked the 'with pick-up/drop-off' option, you will be dropped off again afterwards, at your hotel or another location of your choice.
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Het PleinYou'll make your way to Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
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MauritshuisWe will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
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Binnenhof & RidderzaalWe will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
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HofvijverThe Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.
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Thorbecke MonumentThe statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
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Lange VoorhoutThis is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
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Noordeinde PalaceWe will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
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Grote KerkWe will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
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Standbeeld gebroeders De WittAnother statue! This is the only head of government in the world that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
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Station Den Haag CentraalTogether with your guide, you will make your way to Gouda. This is an 18 minute ride.
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Waag (Weighing House)The tour of Gouda starts at the historical weighing house. For centuries, this is where farmers from the wide area used to come to get their cheese weighed on market days. You will go in and do a small cheese tasting.
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Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)You'll see the charming gothic town hall of Gouda and you'll learn more about its history and significance.
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Sint-JanskerkThis 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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Museum GoudaYou'll see the former St-Catharine's guest house that now houses Museum Gouda.
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Rijksmonument De VisbankenDe 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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Private Tour of The Hague and Gouda including Transfer 20% OFF
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
$364.09
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!