Discover Leiden and The Hague, two historical cities that have played a major role in Dutch history. Visit them both in this immersive 4.5 hour private tour.
First up, you will see Leiden, known its stunning canals and classy streets. Step back in time as you explore its old center. The city that heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574 is full of stories: it was the home of Dutch Master Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country, and the Pilgrim Fathers.
Next up, you'll see the classy streets of The Hague, our political capital. Walk past our parliament, the prime minister's office, royal palaces, foreign embassies and countless old facades. Your guide will bring the city alive with interesting stories and insider tips.
You can do this tour both ways: starting in Leiden or starting in The Hague. 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.
This is a 5 minute walk away from Leiden Central Station. Your tour of the city starts here.
This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
Let's find out more about it.
This is a much used concert hall.
You will learn more about its history (going back to the 12th century!) and current use.
It is an iconic building that we cannot miss during the tour. Your guide will tell you about it!
It is located on top of a hill and adds to the particular character of Leiden.
There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, we might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.
This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
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.
Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
What is that stork doing on top of it?
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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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