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Leiden & The Hague: Pilgrims, Rembrandt and Royal History 20% OFF
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
$420.10
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Overview
The Private Half-Day Tour of Leiden and The Hague showcases two of the most historically significant cities in the Netherlands. With a flexible itinerary and personal guide, this tour invites you to uncover rich stories and stunning sights at your own pace.
- 🏛️ Explore Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt and home to the oldest university in the Netherlands, packed with fascinating history.
- 📍 Begin your journey at Beestenmarkt square, just a 5-minute walk from Leiden Central Station, where your guide will meet you.
- 🏰 Marvel at the iconic Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city, and learn about its significance.
- 🌾 Walk past the historic windmill Molen de Put, reminiscent of the mill owned by Rembrandt's parents in the 17th century.
- 🎨 Visit Rembrandtplaats, a square dedicated to the legendary artist, and discover more about his life in Leiden.
- ⛪ Don't miss the Pieterskerk, a stunning church with a history dating back to the 12th century, a highlight of Leiden.
- 🏛️ See the old town hall of Leiden, an iconic structure where your guide will share its intriguing past.
- 🚉 Enjoy a short transfer to The Hague, where you'll continue exploring the political heart of the Netherlands.
- 🏰 Discover the Binnenhof and Ridderzaal, the parliament complex where you might spot ministers in action!
- 🖼️ Visit the Mauritshuis museum, home to masterpieces by Johannes Vermeer, and learn about its rich history.
- 🌊 Stroll by the picturesque Hofvijver lake, learning about its historical significance and the prime minister's office.
- 👑 See Noordeinde Palace, the working residence of the Dutch king, and check the flag to see if he’s in town.
- 📜 Hear the intriguing story of the Thorbecke Monument, linked to the Dutch constitution, as you pass by.
- 🌳 Walk along Lange Voorhout, the elegant street lined with embassies and historic buildings, often compared to Paris' Champs-Élysées.
- ⛪ Conclude with a visit to the Grote Kerk and learn about the unique history of the statue of the gebroeders De Witt.
- 🚗 Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car is available if selected, enhancing your convenience.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
English. Start in Leiden
Starting point:
Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
Starting point:
Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
- Private guide throughout
- A short transfer between Leiden and The Hague, either by train or by car.
- All fees and taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
If you start the tour in The Hague, you will meet your guide next to the statue of William of Orange, in the middle of Plein square. The tour will end in Leiden.
If you start the tour in Leiden, you will meet your guide on Beestenmarkt, in front of the McDonald's. This is a small square about 5 minutes walking from Leiden Central Station. The tour will end in The Hague.
Return details
If you started in Leiden, the tour will end in The Hague.
If you booked the 'with pick-up/drop-off' option, you will be dropped off again afterwards, at your hotel or another location of your choice.
If you started in The Hague, the tour will end in Leiden.
If you booked the 'with pick-up/drop-off' option, you will be dropped off again afterwards, at your hotel or another location of your choice.
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You will meet your guide in the middle of Beestenmarkt square in Leiden. This is a 5 minute walk away from Leiden Central Station. Your tour of the city starts here.
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MorspoortThe first thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
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Molen de PutWe will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
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RembrandtplaatsThis square is named after the famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who used to live in Leiden. Let's find out more about it.
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StadsgehoorzaalWe will see the Stadsgehoorzaal, as we are walking on the Breestraat. This is a much used concert hall.
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Pieterskerk LeidenWe 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.
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het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596The old town hall of Leiden. It is an iconic building that we cannot miss during the tour. Your guide will tell you about it!
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Burcht van LeidenWe 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.
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Station Leiden CentraalYou will make your way to Leiden Centraal Station and make your way to The Hague.
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Het PleinYou'll make your way to Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
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MauritshuisWe 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.
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Binnenhof & RidderzaalWe 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 (or prime minister) walking by!
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HofvijverThe Hofvijver lake 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 history.
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Thorbecke MonumentThe statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
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Lange VoorhoutThis 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.
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Noordeinde PalaceWe 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!
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Grote KerkWe will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
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Standbeeld gebroeders De WittAnother 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.
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Leiden & The Hague: Pilgrims, Rembrandt and Royal History 20% OFF
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe
$420.10
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!