Photos: own archive and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)Private tours · Rotterdam, Den Haag, Gouda, Utrecht
Castle & Cheese
Gouda cheese, the fairytale Castle De Haar and the canals of Utrecht in one private day tour. 8 hours, per vehicle including 9% VAT.
The route
1. Gouda old town± 90 min
Gouda is famous for its cheese. On Thursdays from April to August there is a traditional cheese market on the Markt square, in front of the 15th-century town hall. The city also has the Sint-Janskerk with its stained-glass windows and the weigh house with a small cheese museum.
2. Castle De Haar± 150 min
Castle De Haar near Utrecht is the largest castle in the Netherlands, rebuilt in neo-Gothic style around 1900 by architect Pierre Cuypers. The castle has a park with gardens, a deer park and a maze. Inside you can see the historic rooms with a ticket.
3. Utrecht canals± 90 min
Utrecht has a two-level canal system: the Oudegracht with wharf cellars that now hold cafés and shops at water level. The Dom Tower is 112 metres high and the tallest church tower in the Netherlands. The centre is lively and largely car-free.
Included
- Private car or taxibus with chauffeur
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, address or terminal
- Waiting at every stop
- Water on board
- Parking costs
Not included
- Entrance tickets (optional add-on at cost price)
- Food and drinks
What you will see
Practical information
Gouda old town
The cheese market takes place on Thursday mornings (April–August). On other days the Markt and the weigh house are still worth a visit. The centre is flat and compact.
Castle De Haar
The park is accessible with an entrance ticket; the castle interior requires a timed ticket (optional add-on). Paths in the park are partly unpaved. Count on 2 to 2.5 hours for a visit.
Utrecht canals
The wharf level is reached by stairs; there is no lift at most spots. The Dom Tower can only be climbed with a guided tour. The centre is compact and easy to walk.