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Historical Leiden: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

5.0(5)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Holland City Tours
A guide pointing at something in Leiden

About this activity

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

  • ✓All fees and taxes
  • ✓Meeting at a location of your choice in the city center
  • ✓Private local guide

Not included

  • ✕Gratuities (optional)

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.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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