18 Activities
Travelling From One Delicacy to Another
Starts from
Amsterdam
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
18
Duration
11 hrs 35 min
Length
172 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Amsterdam
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hrs 35 min
Length
172 mi
- Unusual Locations
- Gastronomy
- Cross-border
Virna de Bonis Loureiro
Travel Expert
- Sit at the bar in an old church.
- Play and play with chocolate without getting stained.
- Chase the story behind a sweet biscuit.
Prepare your taste buds because this journey will take you to different cities in both the Netherlands and Belgium, in search of the typical flavors of these lands.
Unimaginable surprises await you on this trip. Cities full of charm that hide unique flavours and that have gained worldwide fame. You will visit a strange church where you can order a drink. You will see the process and the history behind one of the most typical sweets in the Netherlands. You will play interactive games with chocolate... Be careful not to smear! Walk along beautiful canals, full of life, taste craft beers made from medieval recipes. You'll cross beautiful cities and film-like landscapes.
Are you coming?
Unimaginable surprises await you on this trip. Cities full of charm that hide unique flavours and that have gained worldwide fame. You will visit a strange church where you can order a drink. You will see the process and the history behind one of the most typical sweets in the Netherlands. You will play interactive games with chocolate... Be careful not to smear! Walk along beautiful canals, full of life, taste craft beers made from medieval recipes. You'll cross beautiful cities and film-like landscapes.
Are you coming?
Categories
- Unusual Locations
- Gastronomy
- Cross-border
Prepare your taste buds because this journey will take you to different cities in both the Netherlands and Belgium, in search of the typical flavors of these lands.
Unimaginable surprises await you on this trip. Cities full of charm that hide unique flavours and that have gained worldwide fame. You will visit a strange church where you can order a drink. You will see the process and the history behind one of the most typical sweets in the Netherlands. You will play interactive games with chocolate... Be careful not to smear! Walk along beautiful canals, full of life, taste craft beers made from medieval recipes. You'll cross beautiful cities and film-like landscapes.
Are you coming?
Unimaginable surprises await you on this trip. Cities full of charm that hide unique flavours and that have gained worldwide fame. You will visit a strange church where you can order a drink. You will see the process and the history behind one of the most typical sweets in the Netherlands. You will play interactive games with chocolate... Be careful not to smear! Walk along beautiful canals, full of life, taste craft beers made from medieval recipes. You'll cross beautiful cities and film-like landscapes.
Are you coming?
Virna de Bonis Loureiro
Travel Expert
- Sit at the bar in an old church.
- Play and play with chocolate without getting stained.
- Chase the story behind a sweet biscuit.
Day Itinerary
18 Activities
Day 1
169 mi4 mi
A Day of Pure Flavour
Today you will experience a day full of gastronomic adventures, delights and surprises.
Can you imagine visiting a church where you can order a drink of your choice? Or going to a museum where you can interact and play with chocolate? Well, you will see all this with your eyes...
You will also have lunch by a canal in a beautiful city, see an antique piano where Mozart himself once played, cross beautiful bridges, visit a very special candy factory and see much more as you pass through splendid landscapes and picturesque cities.
You will also have lunch by a canal in a beautiful city, see an antique piano where Mozart himself once played, cross beautiful bridges, visit a very special candy factory and see much more as you pass through splendid landscapes and picturesque cities.
09:155 min
Parkeergarage De Appelaar
This parking lot is ideal to leave your car nearby the places you'll visit.
0.3 mi
5 min
09:3015 min
Town Hall Haarlem
The proposal is not to visit the Town Hall as it is not always open to the public for tours. But my intention is that you admire the beauty of this emblematic building and the entire Grote Mark, surrounded by extraordinary buildings.
0.2 mi
5 min
10:0015 min
The St. Bavo Church in Haarlem
Beautiful church!!, it took my breath away to walk around inside it.
It is a huge Romanesque Gothic church, full of works of art and has an impressive Müller organ, once played by Mozart himself and other important musicians.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00 Sunday: Closed
Here you have all the information you need to visit it.
It is a huge Romanesque Gothic church, full of works of art and has an impressive Müller organ, once played by Mozart himself and other important musicians.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00 Sunday: Closed
Here you have all the information you need to visit it.
0.4 mi
10 min
10:3030 min
Jopen
What if I told you that there is a church where you are welcomed with a delicious beer?
We'd all go to mass more often... That's for sure!
This is a beautiful brewery located in what used to be the old St. Jacob's church. You can taste the local beer called Jopen which is brewed right here or try other local beers brewed from medieval recipes and enjoy yourself in this unusual setting.
I suggest you stop by for something to drink, but lunch will be at another very special place...
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00 Friday – Saturday: 10:00 – 01:00
To know more about this place, click here.
We'd all go to mass more often... That's for sure!
This is a beautiful brewery located in what used to be the old St. Jacob's church. You can taste the local beer called Jopen which is brewed right here or try other local beers brewed from medieval recipes and enjoy yourself in this unusual setting.
I suggest you stop by for something to drink, but lunch will be at another very special place...
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, Sunday: 10:00 – 23:00 Friday – Saturday: 10:00 – 01:00
To know more about this place, click here.
0.5 mi
10 min
11:105 min
Parkeergarage De Appelaar
Time to return to pick up the car and continue on the road!
35.1 mi
1 hr
12:155 min
Parkeergarage Springweg
This is the most convinient parking lot to leave your car.
0.5 mi
10 min
12:301 hr
Pannenkoekenbakkerij De Muntkelder
Now it's time to eat!
Here you can eat the most delicious savory pancakes (pannenkoeken) I have ever tasted anywhere! They are delicious and with a beautiful view of the canal.
They have a huge variety of pancakes and drinks and the service is excellent.... Don't wait any longer, order your lunch now!
If you want to see the menu... (it's not in English, sorry!)
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 – 21:00
Here you can eat the most delicious savory pancakes (pannenkoeken) I have ever tasted anywhere! They are delicious and with a beautiful view of the canal.
They have a huge variety of pancakes and drinks and the service is excellent.... Don't wait any longer, order your lunch now!
If you want to see the menu... (it's not in English, sorry!)
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 12:00 – 21:00
0.4 mi
10 min
13:4510 min
Stadswandeling Utrecht
This is one of the most beautiful corners of Utrecht! I love this part of the city...
After lunch, I recommend that you cross on the other side of the canal and walk along the promenade alongside the canal. It's a very lovely path, full of shops and a lot of charm.
You'll see that it's where most of the shops are concentrated. But don't linger too long, there's still a lot to visit.
After lunch, I recommend that you cross on the other side of the canal and walk along the promenade alongside the canal. It's a very lovely path, full of shops and a lot of charm.
You'll see that it's where most of the shops are concentrated. But don't linger too long, there's still a lot to visit.
0.2 mi
5 min
14:005 min
Parkeergarage Springweg
Time to get on the road again !!
24.6 mi
50 min
14:555 min
Q-Park New Market
A very central car park, ideal to leave you close to everything you will visit in Gouda.
0.4 mi
10 min
15:1530 min
Kamphuisen Siroopwafelfabriek
I'm crazy about these sweets, I admit it!
If you visit these factories you will learn about the history behind these siroopwaffels (they are typical from Holland and were created here in Gouda), you will discover the process of how they are made, and you will get to taste one at the end of the visit.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00 Sunday: Closed
Important to consider: The visit is supposed to take about one hour, but in our case it took us only 30 minutes to walk along the entire factory. There were no English audio guides, so a person from the staff explained everything to us while we were walking around.
Here you'll find more information, and you can get your tickets in advance.
If you visit these factories you will learn about the history behind these siroopwaffels (they are typical from Holland and were created here in Gouda), you will discover the process of how they are made, and you will get to taste one at the end of the visit.
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00 Sunday: Closed
Important to consider: The visit is supposed to take about one hour, but in our case it took us only 30 minutes to walk along the entire factory. There were no English audio guides, so a person from the staff explained everything to us while we were walking around.
Here you'll find more information, and you can get your tickets in advance.
0.4 mi
10 min
15:555 min
Q-Park New Market
With a belly full of joy and flavours, I suggest you go back to the car to continue eating... sorry! I meant travelling..
71.3 mi
1 hr 30 min
17:305 min
Interparking Antwerpen - Parking Roosevelt
This is the best place to park your car.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:4530 min
Chocolate Nation
This interactive museum entirely dedicated to Belgian chocolate... Mmmm! You will learn about its production process and its evolution through the ages. The audio guide is included in the price. At the end of the tour you can taste various types of chocolates.
Everything here is fun and delicious!
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:15 – 18:30
Here you can get your tickets in advance!
Everything here is fun and delicious!
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:15 – 18:30
Here you can get your tickets in advance!
0.2 mi
5 min
18:205 min
Interparking Antwerpen - Parking Roosevelt
After this sweet stop, it's time to continue!
37.9 mi
1 hr
19:305 min
Parking Sint-Michiels (P7)
This is a very comfortable car park close to where you will end up dining like a king, on this special day...
0.3 mi
10 min
19:451 hr 30 min
De Graslei
It is an amazing place in a great location. The food is excellent and the atmosphere very nice.
I had a very romantic and unforgettable dinner here, what else can I say?
Opening hours: Thursday – Monday: 10:30 – 21:00 Tuesday – Wednesday: Closed
To make reservations, click here.
And that is as far as my recommendations for the day go. I hope you had a delicious and unforgettable day!
I had a very romantic and unforgettable dinner here, what else can I say?
Opening hours: Thursday – Monday: 10:30 – 21:00 Tuesday – Wednesday: Closed
To make reservations, click here.
And that is as far as my recommendations for the day go. I hope you had a delicious and unforgettable day!
0.3 mi
10 min
21:355 min
Parking Sint-Michiels (P7)
By the way! Remember that your car is parked here!
See you on the next route!
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See you on the next route!
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