Historical Breda: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Explore the royal city of Breda on a private walking tour with your own local guide, and find out why Breda is called the Pearl of the South. After this tour, you will know more about Breda's long history than the average local.

You start at the train station or at your hotel and walk past the city's highlights. You see Breda Castle, a royal fortress with a history going back to the 12th century, and the quiet Begijnhof, a medieval courtyard with traditional houses and gardens. You stand on the lively Grote Markt, Breda's central square, and admire the Grote Kerk, a Gothic church with a rich religious and architectural heritage.

Along the way, your guide tells you about Breda's ties to the House of Orange, which give the city its royal touch.