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Discover Innovative Eindhoven with a Local Private Guide

Innovative Eindhoven: Private Tour with Local Guide

By Undiscovered Holland
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$494 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover Eindhoven together with a local private guide on this 90 minute private tour! Ask everything you want to and get to know the city's rich past and vibrant present like no other.

Eindhoven is a modern city, often referred to as the “City of Light.” Contrary to what many people might think, Eindhoven did not acquire this nickname due to the presence of the Philips corporation. Instead, the name “City of Light” originates from the match factories that established themselves in Eindhoven from 1970 onwards.

Don't expect to find many historical buildings in Eindhoven, as a significant portion was flattened during World War II. What you can see, however, are contemporary and fresh-looking structures, along with a lot of design elements. Eindhoven is also a true shopping city.

Activity location

  • 18 Septemberplein
    • 5612 AZ, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Eindhoven Centraal Busstation
    • 10 Neckerspoel
    • 5611 AD, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

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English guide
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$493.89 x 1 TravellerAU$493.89
Total
Price is AU$493.89
Until Wed, 6 Nov
French guide
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • French

Pickup included

Language options: French
Price details
AU$493.89 x 1 TravellerAU$493.89
Total
Price is AU$493.89
Until Wed, 6 Nov
German guide
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • German

Pickup included

Language options: German
Price details
AU$493.89 x 1 TravellerAU$493.89
Total
Price is AU$493.89
Until Wed, 6 Nov

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

18 Septemberplein
  • 20m
The 18 Septemberplein, named after the day Eindhoven was liberated in World War II. To keep the square as free as possible from cyclists, an underground bicycle parking was built, the 'Tube.' The unique entrances to the bike cellar, resembling tubes emerging from the ground, especially catch the attention. However, what many people may not know is that archaeological finds are on display in this bicycle cellar. These ruins came to light through excavation work, revealing parts of a 700-year-old gateway, for example.
De Blob
  • 20m
The Blob, where Blob is an abbreviation for 'Binary Large OBject.' In architecture, BLOB refers to a style where the exterior of a building has irregular shapes. On the other side of the 18 Septemberplein stands a similar structure, the Bubble. As the name suggests, it is a soap bubble, but made of glass and steel. The Bubble is often considered the little sister of the Blob. However, this structure was designed by a different architect, namely Tarra architecture and urban planning.
Lichttoren
  • 20m
You'll also see the Lichttoren on your walking tour. It owes its name to the lamp factory that was once located there. The burning lamps in the evening were visible far into the surroundings.
Philips Museum
  • 20m
The Philips Museum is a must-see during your stroll. It is located in the building of Philips' first light bulb factory. Various manufacturers had occupied the building until a fire broke out, leaving almost nothing of it. The reconstruction began in 1888, and in 1891, Gerard Philips purchased the building. The museum takes you through the storey of the first light bulb factory, showcasing the significant innovations Philips has made for over 120 years. During the tour, you only visit the museum externally.
Dommel Tunnel
  • 10m
After seeing the Grote Markt and visiting other museums like the Van Abbemuseum and the DAF Museum, you pass through the Dommel tunnel, known for its unique murals. The paintings are inspired by the Monty Python sketch "The Ministry of Silly Walks." Some know the tunnel as the "Silly Walks Tunnel."

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES18 Septemberplein
    • 5612 AZ, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEindhoven Centraal Busstation
    • 10 Neckerspoel
    • 5611 AD, Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands

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