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On this full-day private tour, you will discover The Hague, Delft and Leiden. See the highlights of all three old cities together together with our passionate guide. Lunch and transfers between the cities are included.
Forget about Amsterdam! During this tour, you will see three totally different sides of the Netherlands. From charming artistic Leiden and classy political The Hague to quaint old Delft. You'll dive into the Dutch Golden Age and get to know modern Dutch society at the same time.
From Rembrandt to Vermeer and from William of Orange to Napoleon Bonaparte. Be prepared to learn a lot and to see some royal palaces, our parliament, charming canals, old churches, Delft Blue pottery, historical sites, an old university and more. See you soon!
You can do this tour both ways: starting in Leiden or starting in Delft. 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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1
Our guide will be waiting for you at station Leiden Centraal, in front of 'Bruna'
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The next thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Molen de Put
We will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
This square is named after the famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who used to live in Leiden. Let's find out more about it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pieterskerk Leiden
We cannot miss the Pieterskerk of course, the most famous church of Leiden. You will learn more about its history (going back to the 12th century!) and current use.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The old town hall of Leiden. It is an iconic building that we cannot miss during the tour. Your guide will tell you about it!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
You will make your way to The Hague.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
9Het Plein
You'll make your way to Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt. You will have lunch here (drink included)
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10
We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Hofvijver
The Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Thorbecke Monument
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Lange Voorhout
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Grote Kerk
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Statue of Johan de Witt
Another statue! This is the only head of government in the world that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17
You will make your way to Delft by tram. This is a picturesque ride and takes 27 minutes.
27 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Old Church
We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19
On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Markt
Here in the center of the city, we will find The second-tallest church of The Netherlands! Do you know who's buried underneath? I'll tell you all about it. Also learn about that statue of a man, and the stunning old town hall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
21
You will make your way to the south of the city. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his painting 'View of Delft'.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22
You will end the tour on Delft's former animal market. This is now a picturesque square with multiple cafés and restaurants.
20 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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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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