Why visit Eindhoven
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.
A closer look
What our guests say
Real reviews left by our guests across our tours, on Google, Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide. Every one of them is unedited and in the guest’s own words.
“In a small group, as part of an anniversary, took a two-hour private walk with guide Furat. It was relaxed and cozy with a nice mix of historical and contemporary facts. Because we have a personal history with the city, the route was also adapted to our wishes. Absolutely wonderful.”
“In klein comité in het kader van een jubileum een privéwandeling van twee uur gedaan met gids Furat. Het was ongedwongen en gezellig met een leuke mix van historische en hedendaagse weetjes. Omdat we een persoonlijke geschiedenis met de stad hebben was de route ook op onze wensen aangepast. Helemaal geweldig.”
Translated from Dutch
“Elena was an excellent guide! She made the tour very enjoyable and her explanations about the paintings were extraordinary!”
“Excelente guía Elena ! Nos hizo el tour muy ameno y sus explicaciones sobre las pinturas fueron extraordinarias!”
Translated from Spanish
Google · July 2026“The city tour was very good, informative, and entertaining. Our city guide Bart has extensive knowledge of culture and history and answered all our questions competently and with humor. Highly recommended!”
GetYourGuide · May 2026What's included
Included
- All taxes
- Private guide
- 1.5-hour private walking tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Pick-up and drop-off (can be booked separately)
What to expect
Starting at Eindhoven Centraal
The tour begins at the piano in the central station's hall. Your guide sets the pace from here and can route the tour toward the city center or Strijp-S based on your group's interest.
Meeting point: At the piano in the central station's hall. 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 piano in the central station's hall. 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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