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Discover two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour, with a transfer between the cities included.
In Leiden, your guide walks you through a city packed with stories: it heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574, it is where Rembrandt was born, where the Pilgrim Fathers found refuge before sailing to America, and where the oldest university in the Netherlands was founded.
In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange. Walk past the leaning Old Church and the towering New Church, discover lesser-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office, and hear the stories of the city that shaped so much of Dutch history.
The transfer between the two cities takes just 20 minutes. You can do the tour in either direction.
This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.
If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.
Itinerary
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1Beestenmarkt
You meet your guide in the middle of the Beestenmarkt square in Leiden, a 5-minute walk from Leiden Centraal station. Your tour of the city starts here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Morspoort
First, you see the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest gates into the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Molen de Put
You walk past Molen de Put, an iconic 17th-century windmill. It is the same type of mill that Rembrandt's parents owned.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rembrandtplaats
This square is named after the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived in Leiden. Your guide tells you more about him.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Stadsgehoorzaal
Walking along the Breestraat, you see the Stadsgehoorzaal, a much-used concert hall.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pieterskerk Leiden
The Pieterskerk is the most famous church in Leiden and not to be missed. You learn about its history, which goes back to the 12th century, and how it is used today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596
Leiden's old town hall is an iconic building you cannot miss on this tour. Your guide tells you all about it.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Burcht van Leiden
You see the outside of the Burcht van Leiden, an old fortress on top of a hill that was used for defense in times of war. It adds a lot to Leiden's character.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Station Leiden Centraal
You walk to Leiden Centraal station and take a 20-minute train to Delft.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Markt
You make your way to Delft's central square, the Markt, crossing Delft's oldest and second-oldest canals on the way. Here you see the New Church, with the second-tallest church tower in the country and the final resting place of the House of Orange, Delft's 17th-century town hall and much more.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Old Church
You are now in Delft's old beer brewing quarter. Where did all the brewers go? You also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building in the city. How old is it exactly, and why does its tower lean?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
Along the Oude Delft canal, you pass the richly decorated facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building, and why was it so important?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Museum Prinsenhof Delft
This place played a decisive role in Dutch history: the Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here. Your guide tells you the story.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Armamentarium
You head to the south of the city, past a large former armory and an office of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). You learn about Delft's role in the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted his View of Delft.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Beestenmarkt
You make your way to the Beestenmarkt, a picturesque and lively square where animal markets used to be held. On the way, you pass former Delft Blue pottery workshops, an old synagogue and the oldest hospital in the Netherlands.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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