Private Tour from Amsterdam: Historical Leiden

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Amsterdam Centraal

  We start by visiting the grand Amsterdam central station and looking into the lesser known history of the area before taking the train to Leiden.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Lammermarkt

  Once in Leiden we go over to Lammermarkt to view an historic windmill in the middle of the city and look into the history of windmills in the Netherlands.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Boerhaavelaan

  Walking though the alleyways of the city we will look for some hidden murals depicting the scientific and cultural importance of the city.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Hooglandse Kerk

  We stop at a grand gothic style church and have a look into its mysterious and impressive history.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  De Burcht

  We climb a hill to get to one of the oldest buildings in the city, the old keep. Here we will experience history first hand while taking in a nice view of the city.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Weigh House

  We dive into the history of the Netherlands and the pivotal role Leiden played in the creation of the country while we visit this historic building with its rich traditions.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Van der Werfpark

  Time for a break. We sit down in a nice park with an explosive past to eat our lunch. The lunch will be in the form of a picknick if weather permits. The food will be in a typical Dutch style.

  1 minute • Admission ticket included
• Kamerlingh Onnes Building (Pass by)

  We walk past one of the most important scientific buildings in the Netherlands where many nobel prizes where earned.

  Admission ticket free
• 8
  Pieterskerk Leiden

  Once you step inside this giant gothic church you will be greeted with a beautifully decorated church. The Pieterskerk has a rich history to show us, both inside and outside.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 9
  Hortus Botanicus Leiden

  We go into a 18 centaury botanical garden. Visit its rooms that simulate foreign climates and end up at the old observatory.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 10
  Old Observatory Leiden

  We visit the old observatory and its controversial conception. Entrance into its domes with the telescopes is possible when availability allows, for an extra fee.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• Molen de Put (Pass by)

  Before we go back to Amsterdam we take a dive into the artistic heritage of Leiden by visiting the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn and its favourite painting spot.

  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
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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