• Beestenmarkt - 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.
• Morspoort - The first thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
• Molen de Put - We will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
• Rembrandtplaats - 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.
• Stadsgehoorzaal - We will see the Stadsgehoorzaal, as we are walking on the Breestraat. This is a much used concert hall.
• Pieterskerk 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.
• het 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!
• Burcht 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.
• Station Leiden Centraal - You will make your way to Leiden Centraal Station and make your way to The Hague.
• Het Plein - You’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.
• The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery - 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.
• Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights) - 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 (or prime minister) walking by!
• Hofvijver - The 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.
• Thorbecke 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.
• Lange 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.
• Noordeinde 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 see!
• Grote Kerk - We will see the Grote Kerk (“Big Church”) of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
• Standbeeld gebroeders De Witt - Another 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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• Private Guide

• Gratuities (optional)

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.

The transfer between the two cities is included and only takes 11 minutes. If you want to start in The Hague and end in Leiden, please let us know! Everything is possible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.