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Dive into the culture and history of the city of The Hague. See its classy streets, charming architecture, and peculiar palaces. You will explore the political center of the Netherlands, together with a private guide.
Get an impression of our political system (maybe we'll even see some Dutch politicians walking by!), learn about the history of the Netherlands in general, and the role of The Hague in particular. After the tour, you will understand why the Dutch live such happy lives!
You can ask your 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
Meeting and pickup
The guide can pick you up at your hotel if you are staying close to the parliament. Otherwise, the tour starts on Plein square, next to the statue of Willem van Oranje.
We will meet in the middle of the square, next to the statue of Willem van Oranje, the Father of the Fatherland. From here, we will start our walking tour through the old center of The Hague.
Itinerary
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1Het Plein
You will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the dutch revolt.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mauritshuis
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Binnenhof & Ridderzaal
We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers walking by!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hofvijver
The Hofvijver pond 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 histoy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Thorbecke 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Lange 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 -
7Noordeinde Palace
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 find out!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Grote Kerk
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it? Let's see!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Statue of Johan de Witt
Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by an angry dutch mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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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