Free tour

Philips themed walking tour of downtown Eindhoven with a local

4.60

Acceptable(5)

Eindhoven

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Dutch

Guru: Laura

Registered on 5 September 2022

Hi, my name is Laura. I was born in Eindhoven and all my life, I have lived close to Eindhoven. I went to school here and as a teenager, I came here to go shopping and explored the city center in Eindhoven. This special and amazing city continues to captivate and surprise me. I love history, monuments, green spaces and food. I'd love to show you the best places that make Eindhoven unique.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Who sped up innovations in the twentieth century? How did a small town grow into one of the world's leading tech hubs? How did Eindhoven get its nickname? Learn all this and more through the eyes of a local who lived here all her life.

On this tour you will learn about the present and past of Eindhoven and get a glimpse into the future. We will meet the family that put Eindhoven on the map.

You’ll hear about their inventions, how they survived war, how they shaped this city and how the company shaped the daily lives of millions of people - probably including you.

You will see:

the most iconic landmark of Eindhoven
18 September plein
Philips museum
Catharinakerk
Stratumseind
and many hidden gems...

The tour will end at de Effenaar, Dommelstraat 2. This is a few minutes from the meeting point and at the start of a street full of great restaurants.

This tour offers something for everyone: learn about Eindhovens history, the Philips family and company, discover natural beauty and tranquility, as well as Dutch food and culture, all at a leisurely pace.

Looking forward to meeting you here in Eindhoven!

If your language is not offered at the time you prefer, feel free to contact me by making a booking and sending me a message afterwards. I will see if I can offer a tour at a suitable time.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Stationskwartier 21, 5611 ZT Eindhoven, Netherlands

I will be by entrance to the train station, carrying a blue bag and a red and white water bottle.

Outside visit

Stationsplein

Right outside the train station Eindhoven Centraal. The meeting point is at the statue.

Outside visit

18 Septemberplein

Discover Eindhovens make over after World War 2, transforming it into a modern city.

Outside visit

Philips Museum

Here, at the place it all began, we will dive into how Philips influenced the daily life of millions of people.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).