Explore the Highlights of Gouda – A Self-Guided Interactive Story

5.0 (2 reviews) 1 h 15 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the beautiful city of Gouda, together with friends and family, through an interactive self-guided adventure. Solve puzzles and uncover hidden gems while exploring the city's highlights with this kids-friendly adventure.

Follow the clues, uncover secrets, and solve riddles that lead you to some of the city's most iconic locations. Will you complete the puzzle in time? Ready to unlock the secrets of Gouda? Let the story begin!

-> Surprising Gouda: Discover more than just cheese.

‍‍-> Fun for All Ages: Perfect for families, friends, or couples.

️-> Complete Adventure: A blend of a 90-minute sightseeing, history, and interactive adventure.

-> App-Based: No paper, no guide – 100% digital!

-> Start when and where you want. Our app will guide you from any point within Gouda.

The adventure is suitable for all ages, be aware – some streets are older, making it a little harder to traverse for people with mobility problems. The Discovery Trip will take about 90 minutes to complete.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Written guide: English, Dutch
Operated by: Discovery Trips

What is included

Included

Included: Hints & Solutions for tricky riddles
Included: Use of the Discovery Trip App. (Make sure to download it!)
Included: Acces to the Discovery Trip “A Ghostly Menace in Gouda”

Not included

Not included: Internet Connection or Mobile Data
Not included: Entrance to museums or attractions
Not included: Transport or Public Transport
Not included: Live Guide

Itinerary

Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

15 min

The trip will stop at the original City Hall of Gouda. The City Hall was built in 1459 and used till 2012 for meetings. Nowadays, it is used as a wedding location.
Sint-Janskerk

Passing by

During the trip, you will stop by The Sint-Janskerk. This church is one of the oldest and most prominent churches in Gouda. Currently, the church is part of the biggest museum in the Netherlands.
Stop 3

10 min

You will cross the Willem Vroesentuin. This city park near the Sint Janskerk used to be the graveyard for the people of Gouda. Afterward, it was changed into a city park for the old man's home across the street.
Stop 4

Passing by

You will visit the old orphanages of Gouda, which were located in the inner city. Nowadays, it is a luxury restaurant and hotel.
rijksmonument Houtmansplantsoen uit 1829

10 min

You will viisti the Houtmansplantsoen monument. This monument is located in the middle of the Houtmansplantsoen, a city park on the outskirts of Gouda's inner city. During your visit, you will learn to whom this moment is dedicated.
Molen 't Slot

10 min

You will visit the windmill 't Slot. This windmill was built in 1832 and is located in the inner city of Gouda. The location used to be the location of the Castle that defended the city and the river the Gouwe.
Rijksmonument De Visbanken

10 min

One of the location of the trip is the visbanken. The visbanken used to be the place where the people of Gouda got their fish back in the 16th centuries.
Stop 8

10 min

You will pass the turfmarkt with the Admiraalshuis, trappenbrug and vrouwebrug. The water in the canals can reach so high that you almost walk on water as the water levels can go 5 cm below street level!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The start location is a 5-minute walk from the Gouda station. It is on the square on the street named Achter de Waag near the Agnietenkapel in the inner city of Gouda. The app will help guide you to the start location.

End point

The end loaction of the trip as at the city hall of Gouda, which is a short walk, less than 5 minutes, back to the starting location.

Using your ticket

After confirmation, you will receive an activation code for your trip in TripAdvisor's message box and in a text message. If you do not receive such a message within 5 minutes of receiving the TripAdvisor ticket, please send us a message through TripAdvisor or send us a message through WhatsApp.

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