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

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About the 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.

1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes

Private Tour

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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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Locations in the itinerary

Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)

Markt 1, Gouda, The Netherlands, 2801 JGThe 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Sint-Janskerk(Pass By)

Achter de Kerk 2, Gouda, The Netherlands, 2801 JWDuring 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. View Location

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. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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

rijksmonument Houtmansplantsoen uit 1829

Houtmansplantsoen, Gouda, The Netherlands, 2800 AAYou 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. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Molen 't Slot

Punt 17, Gouda, The Netherlands, 2801 PZYou 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. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Rijksmonument De Visbanken

Hoge Gouwe, Gouda, The Netherlands, 2800 AAOne 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. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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!10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting 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. View 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. View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Language And Guide

Printed Guide Available In

English
Dutch

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelAfter 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 Tripadvior ticket, please send us a message through TripAdvisor. To start Discovery Trips follow these instructions: - Download the Discovery Trip app - Select your trip: A ghostly menace in Goude (Help de geesten van Gouda) - Enter your personal code in the app that you received via mail or text message - Go to the location and start the Discovery Trip!

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Amsterdam time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Discovery TripsCreated on 13 Mar 2024Created on 27 Jul 2025

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