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

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Acces to the Discovery Trip “A Ghostly Menace in Gouda”
  • Hints & Solutions for tricky riddles
  • Use of the Discovery Trip App. (Make sure to download it!)
  • Internet Connection or Mobile Data
  • Entrance to museums or attractions
  • Transport or Public Transport
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Achter de Waag
2801 JA Gouda, Netherlands

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Markt
280JG Gouda, Netherlands

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.

What To Expect

Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sint-Janskerk (Pass 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.
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Willem Vroesentuin

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda (Pass By)

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

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Molen 't Slot

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rijksmonument De Visbanken

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vrouwebrug

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!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for ages 5 to 99
  • Restaurants and cafés available near the end location

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore the Highlights of Gouda – A Self-Guided Interactive Story?

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 (CEST). 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore the Highlights of Gouda – A Self-Guided Interactive Story?
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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 (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Acces to the Discovery Trip “A Ghostly Menace in Gouda”.
  • Hints & Solutions for tricky riddles.
  • Use of the Discovery Trip App. (Make sure to download it!).
The following is NOT included:
  • Internet Connection or Mobile Data.
  • Entrance to museums or attractions.
  • Transport or Public Transport.
  • Live Guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Explore the Highlights of Gouda – A Self-Guided Interactive Story is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore the Highlights of Gouda – A Self-Guided Interactive Story will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Acces to the Discovery Trip “A Ghostly Menace in Gouda”
  • Hints & Solutions for tricky riddles
  • Use of the Discovery Trip App. (Make sure to download it!)
  • Internet Connection or Mobile Data
  • Entrance to museums or attractions
  • Transport or Public Transport
  • Live Guide

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for ages 5 to 99
  • Restaurants and cafés available near the end location
  • Private activity – No guide required
  • Customer support available via the app

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