Top Things to do in Gouda
The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Gouda, South Holland Province
Lying about 15 miles northeast of Rotterdam, Gouda is most famous for its eponymous cheese. One of its most prized attractions, De Waag on the town square, was once a weighing house for cheese traders and now features an exhibit detailing the entire cheese making process. Also on the square is the 15th-century town hall, one of the oldest in the Netherlands. On Thursday mornings during the summer, the town’s Markt turns back into a traditional cheese market, something not to be missed.
Restaurants in Gouda
1. Green Cow Bike Tours
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5.0 based on 48 reviews
Green Cow Bike Tours offers guided bike tours through Holland. In just a few hours we will accompany you to the beautiful landscapes around Gouda, take you to Kinderdijk or visit a cheese farm. All of our bike tours are guided and personal! Visit our website for information on schedules and private tours!
2. Red Lion Windmill (Molen De Roode Leeuw)
3. Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall)
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4.5 based on 464 reviews
The city hall of Gouda was completed in 1450 and is the oldest gothic city hall in the Netherlands.
Reviewed By Dirkielab - Centurion, South Africa
We were taken by surprise cycling into Gouda and it's old city! Welcomed by the lovely clock and amazing old buildings.
4. Kamphuisen Siroopwafel
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4.5 based on 197 reviews
Tucked away in the centre of Gouda you will find the factory of the crispiest syrup waffle in the Netherlands: the Kamphuisen Syrup Waffle. Ever since 1810 the waffles have sold like hot cakes. Not surprising, because a Kamphuisen Syrup Waffle isn’t just any old treacle waffle! Do you want to find out what makes this delicacy so tasty? Come to the completely renewed syrup waffle factory and enjoy the greatest attraction in Gouda!
5. Gouda Cheese Market
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4.5 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By medico44 - Margate, United Kingdom
excellent opportunity to buy the big originals Gouda cheese with reasonable prices, is hel in april til august on thursday.Bargain the price is a plus and mandatory
6. Plaza Markt.
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By EurekaJSK - Eureka, United States
This is a great Markt on a Saturday. We took the train from Rotterdam and walked to the Markt - very lively - music, all kinds of food, vegetables, meat, fish, etc. The town is beautiful and totally walk-able. Bought some rolls in one place and cheese in another and had sandwiches. This is a much more pleasant and manageable Markt than the large Rotterdam Market which we also did in the Afternoon.
7. Kinderboerderij De Goudse Hofsteden
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Petting Zoo 'De Goudse Hofsteden': a nice day out for the whole family! Feeding the geese, hugging a goat, playing in a natural environment or discovering new plants in the vegetable garden - it's possible! Petting Zoo 'De Goudse Hofsteden' is a perfect day out for the whole family.
8. Waag (Weighing House)
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4.0 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By WadkinMBE - Rotherham, United Kingdom
The Tourist Information Office is also situated here. As you walk around the house you can get close up to the traditional equipment used to weigh and sell the cheese at the market. You can buy entrance ticket to the cheese museum. Pick up a tourist guide to ensure you don't miss any of the points of interest. Cheese is on sale, a wide selection. Try and sample before you buy or just enjoy. Make sure you try the Honey Waffles. One word delicious. If you arrive on a Thursday it's cheese market day. Vibrant, colourful, entertaining and lots to see and do.
