Visiting the Grote Kerk Breda can be done in various ways. See what suits you best.

• Brand new (mid-August 2024) are the free interactive tours. All you need is your smartphone. With it, you can explore the many stories and artworks in the church without having to download an app. You can read or listen to the information, play quizzes, click through to extra information, and set your own pace and the length of your tour. There are three tours: Quick Highlights, Women in Focus, the Fashion Tour and the Family Tour. It's also fun to do with a group!
• With the free audio tour, you can listen to stories about the highlights of the Grote Kerk. You can pick up playback equipment and headphones at the reception.
• Treasure hunts:
  * Children aged approximately 4 – 8 years can search for all the knights and animals in the church. And there are quite a few!
  * Children aged 8 and older can look for birds and plants.
  * For children aged 10 and older, there is a challenging puzzle hunt.
  Both the treasure hunts and the puzzle hunt are available at the reception for € 2.50 each.
• Gilde de Baronie offers guided tours with a guide by appointment.
• Under the guidance of a Gilde de Baronie guide, you can climb the Grote Toren. It's a bit of a challenge, but you'll be rewarded with a beautiful view over Breda and the surrounding area.

The rich history of the Grote Kerk dates back to the Middle Ages. In the 750 years since, there has been constant building, renovation, restoration, and refurbishment at this site. Prayers have been offered, grief has been expressed, celebrations have taken place, and admiration has been given. 

We will take you on a bird's-eye view through the history and past the most important monuments in the church.