From Philips to Design
Discover Eindhoven on a private walking tour. With your own knowledgeable local guide, you explore the Netherlands' most forward-looking city, where industry, design, and technology come together. Once an industrial hub and the birthplace of Philips, Eindhoven reinvented itself into the City of Light and the capital of Dutch innovation. Your guide explains how creativity, modern architecture, and design culture shaped the city's unique identity. Depending on your interests, you can explore Strijp-S, the former Philips factory district turned creative hotspot, or walk through the city center with its bold post-war architecture.
What you'll see on this tour
What guests say about this tour
5.0 · 4 reviews
“Absolutely recommended. The tour guide addressed every question and took a great deal of time for us.”
“Absolut empfehlenswert, der Tour-Guide ist auf alle Fragen eingegangen und hat sich super viel Zeit für uns genommen.”
Translated from German
GetYourGuide · October 2026“Perfect, Wim was a great guide in Eindhoven. He showed us lots of places we would never have discovered otherwise.”
GetYourGuide · October 2024“Left the Movenpick hotel 4/04/2026. Lovely lady originally from Canada was our guide, very pleasant and imformative.”
Google · April 2026What's included
Included
- Private guide
- 1.5-hour private walking tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Pick-up and drop-off in another city (can be added to your booking at check-out)
What to expect
Starting at the Frits Philips statue
The tour begins at the statue of Frits Philips on the Markt, in the heart of the city centre. Your guide sets the pace from here and can take the route through the centre or out toward Strijp-S, depending on what your group is most interested in.
Meeting point: At the Frits Philips statue on the Markt. You can also choose a custom starting location. Just add it as a comment when you book.
Philips' legacy
The story of how Philips was founded in Eindhoven and shaped the city's identity from an industrial town into a center of design and technology.
The City of Light
How Eindhoven earned its nickname through Philips' lighting industry, and what that legacy means for the city today.
Strijp-S or the modern city center
Depending on the route chosen, either a walk through the former Philips factory district turned creative hotspot, or Eindhoven's bold post-war architecture and public spaces.
Closing on Dutch innovation
The tour closes with a look at how Eindhoven became the capital of Dutch innovation, with time for questions at the end.
Highlights
See how post-war architecture and sleek design define Eindhoven's city center today
Learn about Philips' legacy and how it shaped the city's identity and global impact
Discover why Eindhoven is called the "City of Light" and how it became the birthplace of innovation in the Netherlands
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly does the tour start?
At the Frits Philips statue on the Markt, in the city centre. If you'd rather start somewhere else, add it as a booking comment.
Can I choose between the city center and Strijp-S?
Yes, this is one of the few tours where you pick the route: the modern city center with its post-war architecture, or Strijp-S, the former Philips factory district turned creative district.
Is Eindhoven a good fit for visitors interested in design and technology?
Yes, more than any other city we cover, Eindhoven's identity is built around design, technology, and innovation, making it a natural fit for that kind of interest.
Can this tour be combined with Maastricht?
Yes, Eindhoven and Maastricht are closer to each other than to Amsterdam, making them a natural pairing if you're exploring the southern Netherlands.
Is the route suitable for guests with limited mobility?
Yes, both the city center and Strijp-S routes are flat and easy to walk at any pace.
Can I be picked up and dropped off in another city?
Yes. We offer paid pick-up and drop-off within roughly 100 km (62 mi) of the tour's meeting point. If you're coming from further away, such as Amsterdam, contact us before booking and we'll quote a price for the transfer.
How can I pay for my tour?
You can pay securely online during checkout with Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit or debit card, iDEAL, Bancontact or Sofort. Prices are listed in euros; your bank converts the amount automatically if you're paying from abroad.
More about Eindhoven
What else there is to see, how to get there, and when to come.
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