Leiden & The Hague: Pilgrims, Rembrandt and Royal History

5.0(2)4 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Discover Delft

About this activity

Discover two of the prettiest and most historically significant cities in the Netherlands on this private half-day tour, with a transfer between the cities included.

In Leiden, your guide walks you through a city packed with stories: it heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574, it is where Rembrandt was born, where the Pilgrim Fathers found refuge before sailing to America, and where the oldest university in the Netherlands was founded.

In The Hague, you explore the political and royal heart of the Netherlands: the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, foreign embassies, and the elegant streets that have been at the center of Dutch power for centuries.

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.

What's included

✓All fees and taxes
✓Private guide throughout
✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
✓Between the cities by train, or by private car if you book the pickup option.

Not included

✕Gratuities (optional)
✕Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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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