Our most recommended things to do in Gouda

Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket

1. Gouda: Gouda Cheese Experience Entry Ticket

Journey to the heart of Gouda and find out what makes the world crave this Dutch city's famous cheese. Housed in an enormous Gouda, experience a unique, interactive show that introduces you to all aspects of the Gouda cheese universe. Discover the traditions and the taste of authentic Gouda. Begin your experience in Gouda's city center. Get ready to hear the odes to the cow as you enter the exhibit, designed inside a giant Gouda cheese. Then, embark on a trip through time and learn about the centuries-old tradition of cheesemaking. Continue your Gouda discovery experience with hands-on, interactive panels. Try out virtual milking, cheese-turning, and find out the time-honored tradition of "clapping hands." Next, follow the lifespan of a wheel of cheese as it goes from the polder to the cheese market and then to you.

Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle

2. Gouda: Syrup Waffle Factory Ticket with a Waffle

Enjoy a trip to the Syrup Waffle Factory that you won't forget. Learn the history behind the Kamphuisen syrup waffle, discover the process how to make them, and enjoy tasting one. Depending on what option you book, you can pair it with tea, coffee, and an additional treat. Smell the sweet aroma of freshly baked waffles as soon as you arrive at the factory. If you like sweet treats, then this tour is for you. Discover the history behind these hotcakes that have been around since 1810. See the bakers hard at work as you walk around the factory. Want to know how to make these syrup waffles? No problem, the bakers will share the secret recipe and show you the process. Finish the tour with a sugar rush as you tuck into a syrup waffle.

Gouda: Audiotour of Goudsche Waag Cheese and Crafts Museum

3. Gouda: Audiotour of Goudsche Waag Cheese and Crafts Museum

Enter the Goudsche Waag and find yourself in another world. Take a guided audiotour of the building and learn about the centuries-old Gouda crafts. Taste the flavor, from beer to plateel, syrup waffles to cheese. Get the whole story. Explore the ground floor museum of the De Goudse Waag historic building. View the different products that were weighed and traded there, and discover the secrets contained in the sculptures.  

Gouda: Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame

4. Gouda: Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame

Did you know that Gouda had almost lost its image as a cheese city to the nearby village of Schoonhoven? Schoonhoven also had delicious cheese, but also had a smart cheese girl who was popular with many (influential) rich men. With the Escape Tour Gouda you will learn more about this while you are looking for the secret exit! Choose your starting time with your teammates, beginning at anytime day or night. Make your way across the city, checking off tasks to find all the clues you need to reach the secret passage. As you search for clues, marvel at the beautiful sights of the town. Walk through the lovely streets and keep an eye out for the many historic buildings in the city center. Work quickly, and you and your team could set the record for the fastest tour. Good luck!

Gouda: Entry Ticket to Church of St. John with Audioguide

5. Gouda: Entry Ticket to Church of St. John with Audioguide

Visit the church of St. John in Gouda and discover all its beauty with the help of an audioguide. Watch the sun shine through the 72 world-famous stained-glass windows and mmediately understand what makes St John’s in Gouda so special.  No other church in the world has so much sixteenth-century stained glass. The Gouda Windows, as they are known, are among the supreme achievements of European glass painting. Gaze in awe at the superb colors and rich interplay of light that contribute to the hushed atmosphere in the longest church in the Netherlands.

Gouda Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

6. Gouda Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

The Sherlock Holmes City Game is a self-guided tour that gives you a fun and interactive way to walk around the city. All you need is a phone with an internet connection. As soon as you book the game, we will send you all the information you need via email. By moving around the city, you will unlock assignments. Here you will find characters who are willing to help. But the information comes at a price! Solve their puzzles, take on hilarious photo challenges, chase down culprits and play along to get closer to solving the murder of Balthasar. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Difficulty level: easy – also suitable for families with children - Duration: 2 hours - Tickets: You only need to buy 1 ticket per group (1-4 people) - Each group will play with 1 device. For groups of more than 4 people, you can buy 2 or more tickets. - To book this game you need to indicate a date/time, BUT you can start whenever you like. - *NOTE: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field but DOES NOT provide any information about the city! HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the instructions, download the Loquiz App, and begin your gaming experience! Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Sherlock Holmes City Game, a self-guided tour that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want. Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city with your family and friends or as a couple. Our City Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want!

Gouda: Museum Gouda Entry Ticket

7. Gouda: Museum Gouda Entry Ticket

Located in a 14th-century guest house, stepping into the Museum Gouda takes you on a journey through history. The museum's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions represent 600 years of Gouda's history. From Ferdinand Bol to Isaac Israels, from the Gouda clay pipe to a 16th-century triptych: Museum Gouda has a unique collection that presents the story of the historical city of Gouda. Explore the museum's collection and learn about Gouda's fascinating past. Amongst the museum's collection are altar paintings that survived the iconoclasm that swept through the Netherlands in the 16th century. View a huge interactive maquette of Gouda that shows the city as it was in 1562. Continue through the collection and see 17th century civic guard pieces and militia group portraits. The artwork within Museum Gouda's collection also includes many 19th century French and Dutch works and Gouda's famous 20th century pottery. Don't forget to visit the temporary exhibits.

Gouda, Witches & Cheese Tour

8. Gouda, Witches & Cheese Tour

Be driven directly to Gouda on a comfortable 1-hour journey. Pass the typical Dutch polder landscape on the way. Begin a walking tour of Gouda and learn about the city’s history. See highlights like the famous cheese Weighing House (De Waag), the town hall, and Sint Jan church. During your trip to Gouda, you do not only get to taste the famous Gouda cheese, but also the famous Stroopwafels (syrup waffles). Visit a real cheese farm or the Cheese experience. After Gouda, be driven through the idyllic countryside beside rivers, passing country mansions, windmills, and farmland in the direction of Oudewater. Go for a short stroll over cobblestones as your guide shows you the city's highlights. After this inspiring journey, be dropped off at your hotel, vacation address, boat pier, or Schiphol Airport.

The Gouda : Syndicate City Escape Game

9. The Gouda : Syndicate City Escape Game

With this self-guided game, you can explore the city and engage with its surroundings as you immerse yourself in this role-playing, story-based game! The laboratory has been developing highly potent formulas, which are too dangerous for any individual to possess. Unfortunately, the trusted alchemist, Magnus, has stolen all six formulas from the unbreakable safe and intends to use them for his own nefarious purposes. In this game, each member of your group becomes a character with a vital role in the mission. Everyone will play a fundamental part in achieving success. To progress, you will encounter challenging puzzles, riddles, and photo tasks that will require you to explore the city. Your primary objective is to apprehend Magnus and recover the stolen formulas, but time is of the essence, so don’t delay and start playing The Syndicate now! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: - Difficulty level: medium - Duration: 2 hours - Tickets: You only have to buy 1 ticket per group (1-4 people). 1 ‘Adult’ stands for 1 ticket. Each group will play with 1 device. For groups of more than 4 people, you can buy 2 or more tickets. - To book this game you need to indicate a date/time, BUT you can start whenever you like.

Alphen aan den Rijn: Open-Air Museum Archeon Tickets

10. Alphen aan den Rijn: Open-Air Museum Archeon Tickets

Dive into the past of the Netherlands with tickets to the Archeon open-air museum in Rijn, which features 43 reconstructed buildings made from archaeological finds. Join one of the guided tours, listen to fascinating narratives, or participate in numerous activities.  Learn from the archaeo-interpreters dressed in clothes of the time and who interpret the different periods of the past. They can also answer your questions about each period.  Go canoeing, throw some spears, play a medieval ball game, or make a brooch. Or would you like to have your fortune told by a Temple Priestess? You can also enjoy a Roman massage or decide over the life of gladiators and much more. Visit the reconstructed Gallo-Roman villa, which houses the Roman Museum. You can also enjoy delicious food and drinks in the Roman restaurant or the medieval monastery. Browse the store for many great books and souvenirs.

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4.4 / 5

based on 84 reviews

We had a great time following this online game, discovering small alleyways and aspects of Gouda that you might otherwise not have come across. One or two of the clues and answers were a bit vague or open to misinterpretation, but it did not matter overall.

Such a wonderful experience! A nice outing to do with friends, your boo or even just your Mom . Twas a fun late afternoon!

Super nice employees in the factory and entertaining audio guide :)

A great experience where you can learn lots about Gouda’s history.

Very interesting to learn about the town and cheese making