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Explore Leiden on a private walking tour through one of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands. With your own knowledgeable local guide, you discover a city that played a key role in Dutch history, art, and science.
Leiden is home to the country’s oldest university, beautifully preserved canals, and the birthplace of Rembrandt. During this guided tour, your guide brings the past to life with stories of painters, pilgrims, professors, and Leiden’s heroic resistance and relief during the Eighty Years’ War.
The private tour of Leiden takes place entirely in the compact historic center and normally lasts about 1.5 hours. Because this is a private walking tour, the pace and focus are flexible and can be adapted to your interests.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want insight, context, and stories rather than a simple checklist of sights.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will be waiting for you on Beestenmarkt square, in front of the McDonald's. It is a central location and it is easy to find. You won't start with a hamburger.
Itinerary
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1Station Leiden Centraal
Your guide will meet you in front of station Leiden Centraal. Form here, the private tour will commence. Have fun!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Morspoort
The first thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Molen de Put
We will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is a typical landmark for Leiden. Your guide will tell you all about it!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rembrandtplaats
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Stadsgehoorzaal
We will see the Stadsgehoorzaal, as we are walking on the Breestraat. This is a much used concert hall. If it is open, you can visit the inside afterwards.
15 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596
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!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Burcht van Leiden
We will visit the exterior of the Burcht van Leiden, an old castle used for defensive purposes in war times. It is located on top of a hill and adds to the particular character of Leiden.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Near the station, we will end the tour in the Haarlemmerstraat, a very popular shopping street. From here on, you can decide if you go back, or whether you will discover Leiden further. Enjoy!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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, 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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