About this tour
Philips made light here, then the factory halls became a design city. A self-guided centre walk with quizzes in the StepQuests app. There is no live guide and no audio track.
Itinerary
10 guided stops on this route
Philips Museum
Paid admission about €13.50 for adults. Museumkaart is free. Tuesday 15:30-17:00 is often free. Emmasingel 31, 5611 AZ. Gerard bought the shed on 16 May 1891 f…
De Witte Dame
Public pavement. Library is free in opening hours. Design Academy is a school, not a ticketed gallery. Emmasingel 12-14, 5611 AZ. Built 1928-1931 for radio tub…
Lichtplein
Public square. No ticket. Lichtplein, between De Witte Dame and the Lichttoren. Conceived 1994 by Philips Lighting. Built 1998. Red light line by Dirrix with H…
Lichttoren
Public facade and square. No ticket for the exterior. Emmasingel 6 / Mathildelaan 1, 5611 AZ. Built 1921. Architect L.S.P. Scheffer for TABROS. Lamp endurance…
18 Septemberplein
Public square. No ticket. 18 Septemberplein, 5611 AL. Named for the liberation on 18 September 1944. First drawn as Demerplein in the 1946 rebuild plan. De Blo…
Markt
Public square. No ticket. Markt, 5611 EB. Market rights 1232. Name used from 1386, made official by the council in 1889. Philips 75th garden on this square in…
Best with friends
Play together to compare scores, discuss clues, and share the moments. Great for friends, families, and team outings.
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What's included
GPS-guided walking route
Interactive quizzes at each stop
Fascinating stories and facts
Lifetime access to the tour
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Download Step Quests to start this walking tour. GPS, stories, and a quiz at each stop.
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