Private Tour of The Hague with a Visit to Mauritshuis

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

Dive into the culture and history of the city of The Hague and visit its most famous museum.

Discover classy streets, charming architecture, and peculiar palaces. You will explore the political center of the Netherlands, together with a private guide, getting real understanding of the country and its history.

After walking, you will visit the famous Mauritshuis museum, known for its top-quality collection of Dutch art (like the Girl with a Pear Earring). Our guide will give you a tour of the museum's highlights and afterwards you're free to stay longer.

You can ask our guide anything you want to know about life in the Netherlands. And remember: It is you that determines the pace of this tour! Enjoy

What's Included

All fees and taxes
Introductory tour inside Mauritshuis museum
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
Private walking tour of The Hague
Entrance tickets to Mauritshuis museum
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point

You will meet your guide in the middle of Plein, next to the statue of William of Orange.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Het Plein

    You will meet your guide here, next to the statue of the 'Father of the Fatherland' William of Orange. Who was he and what was his role in the Dutch revolt?

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

    You will walk past our parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Our guide will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, you might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Hofvijver

    The Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office. You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Thorbecke Monument

    The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our democracy and the father of our constitution! You will hear more about it.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Lange Voorhout

    This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! You will pass by 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.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Noordeinde Palace

    You 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!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Grote Kerk

    We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. It is quite an uncommon tower. And what is that stork doing on top of it? We'll also see the old town hall.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Statue of Johan de Witt

    Our last stop before the museum: 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
  • 9

    You will visit the Mauritshuis museum together with our guide who will give you an introductory tour of some of the museum's highlights. Afterwards, you are free to stay longer.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Historical Tours
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