See a side of the Netherlands that most first-time visitors miss out on during a day trip to Gouda and Oudewater from Amsterdam. This private tour offers the flexibility to tailor your itinerary and take breaks whenever you need, while your guide offers insight into Dutch culture—and its rich history of cheese and witches—that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook.

Discover two lesser-known Dutch towns on a day trip from Amsterdam
Letting someone else drive lets you focus on the idyllic Dutch countryside
Explore at your own pace on this private tour
Stress-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Start time

09:30 AM

Pickup details

All tours start at 09.30. Please make sure you provide your accommodation name and address when booking.

What To Expect

Gouda

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Oudewater

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Hailey_L, Mar 2024

This was my favorite tour of the trip!!! Steven is the absolute best. He went above and beyond at every moment to make my day special. He was so knowledgable about the history and must see areas of the country. I hope to visit the Netherlands again and hire Steven as my tour guide for the whole week. I loved Gouda it was so charming and getting to go to an actual Dutch milk farm was a great experience. I loved the history and non touristy vibes in Oudewater! The witch museum was so special.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear Hailey, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and that you took the time for it. We like to offer an experience instead of just a private tour and give you our best from out of our hart. I'm happy you had a great time with Steve. I shall pass him the message. Take care and hope to see you back in Amsterdam soon! Marlou Baets

VIP all the way

Lisa_S, Aug 2022

Let me start by saying I like to do things that are off the beaten path. This tour was right up my alley. Steven was able to tailor the tour to my interests, even allowing for coffee breaks so I could do some people watching. The dairy farm was very cool...and the cheese...oh, the cheese...it was ah-mazing. Finding out that I was not a witch (and having the proof) was a highlight too. As a female traveling solo, I feel it is important to say Steven made me feel comfortable and safe as we toured around the countryside. In addition to being knowledgeable, Steven is personable which made conversation so easy.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Dear Lisa, Thank you so much you took the time to write this wonderful review. Indeed as a single female traveller it is quite important to feel safe. We want to offer an experience, more than just a private tour. Kind regards, Marlou Baets

Perfect day tour, unique and off the beaten track!

Karen_D, Apr 2022

If you are a traveller wanting to see the unique side of Netherlands away from the large tour groups, this tour is definitely for you! This was absolutely my favourite day in the Netherlands. We were picked up right on time, if not slightly early, by our tour guide Steve. This was our second private tour with Steve this week, so we knew it would be great. We went to Gouda, and we were so lucky that it was market day! Music playing, wheels of cheese, and stroopwafle! The Gouda town hall is stunning. After walking around Gouda we were off to a REAL cheese farm! We sampled all sorts of cheese, and bought every kind we tasted. We then got to walk around the farm and see the dairy cows, they were so sweet! Then we were off to Oudewater. This magical little city was breathtaking, I swear we were the only tourists there. We went to the weighing station, turns out I’m not a witch and have the certificate to prove it. When we were ready, we had lunch in this gorgeous terrace in the centre of town. This tour was one of the best day tours we’ve ever been on! This tour is off the beaten path and a unique experience, and be sure to request Steve as your guide!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hi Karen, Thank you so much for this lovely and honest review. This is were it is all about, offering an experience! I pass everything to Steve. Kind regards, Marlou Baets

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