Amsterdam: Delft, Leiden, and Gouda Private Tour by locals
ID: GYG1208994-1855534
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of the Netherlands on a private tour from Amsterdam. Visit Delft, Leiden, and Gouda with a historian guide and learn about the country's past.
Begin your journey in Amsterdam and travel to Delft, a compact, almost intact historical city. Hear the story of Willem van Oranje, the birth of the Netherlands as a republic, and Delft as a political and cultural center of the 16th century.
Visit the historic heart of the city, walking along canals, squares, and churches, while your guide explains how art (such as Delft Blue), religion, and power came together here.
Next, travel to Leiden, the oldest university city in the Netherlands. Walk through the old center and past university buildings, while hearing stories about the Revolt against Spain, the Siege of Leiden, the founding of the university, and thinkers who laid the foundation for modern Europe.
Finally, head to Gouda, world-famous for cheese, but historically much richer than that. Learn about trade, crafts, and the life of ordinary people in a medieval city. Discover the atmospheric market square, the town hall, and the old street structures, while your guide explains how Gouda functioned within trade networks and why cheese became such a lasting symbol.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in Dutch history on a private tour with a historian
- Explore the historic city of Delft and learn about its political past
- Discover Leiden, the oldest university city in the Netherlands
- Visit Gouda and learn about its trade, crafts, and medieval life
- Enjoy a private experience with personal attention and a focus on history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a private tour with personal attention
The tour focuses on historical context rather than just highlights
There is room for questions, discussion, and in-depth exploration
INCLUDED
- Private tour
- Professional historian guide
- Visit to Delft
- Visit to Leiden
- Visit to Gouda
- Historical insights
- Private transportation from Amsterdam
- Entrance fees to attractions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
