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Discover two of the prettiest and most historically significant cities in the Netherlands on this private half-day 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 The Hague, you explore the political and royal heart of the Netherlands: the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets that have been at the center of Dutch power for centuries.
You can do this tour both ways: starting in Leiden or starting in The Hague. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
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 travel on to The Hague.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Het Plein
In The Hague, you head to the Plein, right in the city center. Here you learn about the Father of the Fatherland, William of Orange, and his role in the Eighty Years' War: the Dutch Revolt.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Mauritshuis
You walk to the Mauritshuis museum, and your guide tells you about the building and its history. The museum holds some of Johannes Vermeer's most famous paintings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Binnenhof & Ridderzaal
You briefly walk onto the square inside the parliament complex and see the Ridderzaal (Knights' Hall). Your guide tells you about the meaning and history of this place. With some luck, you might see a minister, or even the prime minister, walking by!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Hofvijver
The Hofvijver pond lies in front of the parliament buildings and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You learn why this place matters and hear some fun stories from its history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Thorbecke Monument
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is more interesting than it looks: it has to do with the Dutch constitution. Your guide tells you more.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Lange Voorhout
The Lange Voorhout is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague, a very classy street. As you stroll along it, you pass several embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a gallery of statues of Dutch heads of state and more (royal) buildings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Noordeinde Palace
You see Noordeinde Palace, the working palace of the Dutch king. The flag tells you whether he is in the country.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Grote Kerk
You see the Grote Kerk ('Great Church') of The Hague. And what is that stork doing on top of it?
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Standbeeld gebroeders De Witt
Another statue, with a remarkable story: Johan de Witt was a Dutch head of government who was literally eaten by an angry mob. It sounds strange, but you'll find out what happened.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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