Eindhoven: journey to the future
About This Tour
Discover Eindhoven through the lens of innovation, design, and urban transformation on this 3-hour walking tour. Unlike many historic Dutch cities, Eindhoven is...
Duration: 3 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Eindhoven · Languages: English
Know before you go: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY; Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; You'll receive a confirmation email from us () with exact meeting details, your guide's name and phone number (it is different from our company contacts).; Please prioritize this email over any automated messages from the booking platform. If you haven't received our email from, please contact us. Thank you!
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What's Included
- A guide
Not Included
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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1Day 01
We are starting our tour at the square in front, and we will talk about Eindhoven and why it is so attractive to live here. What is a human-centred design for urban planners?Why Eindhoven is called the city of light? Is it because of the Philips and bulb industry, or because there is a light tower in the city centre or because of the lights that you can see from the cosmos?Technology and future. Eindhoven knows everything about 3d printing, solar energy cars and what tomorrow can bring to humanity.We will know why Einstein visited the city and what are the greatest Philips inventions. Also, find out how people that live in the Netherlands are able to visit any museum, be it the famous museums in Amsterdam or the smallest local heritage museum, without breaking the bank.Modern hotel living and fine dining in what used to be an abbey that has its origins in the 13th century.This unique and famous school is for people who dare to think outside the traditional frameworks. Favorite themes are sustainability, well-being, quality of life, public spaces and everything related to an eco-friendly lifestyle. The academy’s graduation show, has featured projects like bags from cow stomach or the possibility to use plants for the creation of human-compatible organs.we will hear how Eindhoven houses one of the most influential modern art and design museums in the Netherlands and how all of that is the result of the passion of one local captain of industry, and his rivalry with others.Let's give respect to the industrial heritage. If you are willing to walk the extra mile, we can visit buildings that have become icons. We will see the fascinating and complex transformation of the city from an industrial duck into a creative swan.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Eindhoven, NL · Tour start: Eindhoven, NL — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
