After Amsterdam, Leiden is considered as the second most important city in the Netherlands with regards to waterways and canals. This is the best selling Leiden walking excursion with a live guide in the Netherlands to be found in TripAdvisor or viator or Get your Guide. This tour also includes Entry to the Rembrandt's first art Studio. EXTRA OPTIONS * You can visit the Dutch Tulip fields by Cycl…
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We delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of Leiden's Golden Age on this ±90-minute free, tip-based, walking tour. Explore the picturesque canals, majestic mansions, and hidden courtyards while uncovering stories of the Pilgrims and the Dutch Masters. Your guide will lead you through 12+ significant stops, including the iconic Molen de Valk and the stunning Hortus Botanicus, where tulip…
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Experience a new way to discover a city with this 'gamified' tour! Explore Leiden during this self-guided walking tour that lets you see the city in a different light. You'll even learn about hidden spots most locals don't know about! Immerse yourself in a uniquely crafted story as you solve engaging puzzles that highlight the history and noteworthy sights of the city. It appears a police officer…
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In this workshop you will not only learn about how to make your own unique piece of handicraft, but you will also take it home with you! Moreover, you will pick your own unique piece or pieces of leather and will combine them in any style you want. This makes every piece unique and totally meets the wishes of every guest. You will be working inside a monumental building, constructed in 1875, whil…
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During the Discovery Trip "The Stolen Keys", you will explore the city of Leiden during a 90-minute self-guided walking tour. In 90 minutes, you will see the most iconic places of Leiden while solving fun puzzles about the environment. Do your best and set a new high score for the trip together with your friends or family. As Discovery Trips is self-guided, there are no fixed starting times. You…
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Leiden, 17th century. You are Pieter Lastman, a celebrated Amsterdam painter searching for a successor. Word has reached you of an exceptionally gifted young man growing up in this city. You travel to Leiden to follow him in secret and decide: is this the one? This self-guided city game uses the Questo app to lead you through 10 chapters across Leiden's historic center. Start anytime at Windmill…
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Discover two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private 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 N…
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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…
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A unique view of the Dutch landscape. Where most travelers go is Amsterdam. We bring you to the real true identity of the Netherlands. Lisse and the Kagerplassen are known for their natural looks. During this tour you will discover beautiful nature reserves in combination with a beautiful tour on our boat. The departure location is 10 minutes from Keukenhof.
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Explore the enchanting canals of Leiden on a private boat tour. With exclusive access to the city’s picturesque waterways, this wonderful cruise offers a unique perspective of Leiden’s rich history and culture. Enjoy onboard drinks and snacks while a friendly local guide shares hidden gems and stories about the city’s landmarks. Perfect for couples or small groups seeking an intimate experience,…
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Capture Leiden is a photography workshop first and a city walk second. Rather than simply being shown postcard viewpoints, you receive practical coaching in light, composition, framing, perspective, reflections and visual storytelling—then apply each skill immediately in historic Leiden. Small groups allow for individual feedback, and any phone or camera is welcome. Leiden’s canals, windmills, me…
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In the 1600s, a single tulip bulb sold for the price of a canal house - and the flower that started the famous tulip mania was planted right here in Leiden. This walking tour follows a trail that takes you to that spot at the Hortus Botanicus and through the streets where Rembrandt grew up, sketched his earliest works, and became the painter who would define the Dutch Golden Age. Along the way, y…
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In this one day remembrance tour you get the story of the British 1st Airborne Division in the iconic Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. First we visit the landing zone at Ginkel Heath and the culvert. Then we follow the route of 2nd Para battalion to the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem via Kate ter Horst House, Lonsdale Church, Urquhart House and Elisabeth Gasthuis. We go back to Oosterbeek for Hot…
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Discover the hidden history of Leiden as you navigate its shadowy corners on this captivating 2-hour walking tour. Step away from the city's charming canals to explore tales of plague pits, public executions, and mysterious disappearances that shaped the city’s past. Knowledgeable guides will reveal chilling stories of crime and punishment that often go unheard. This atmospheric journey is design…
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The people of Leiden believe that their city is the most beautiful one in the country, if not the whole world. It is hard to argue with that :). In fact, there is no other place on Earth, where stories from all over the world are intertwined in such a dense tangle. This is the birthplace of Rembrandt and genius mocker Jan Steen. It is where the origins of the modern Netherlands come from, as well…
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In this workshop you will not only learn about how to make your own unique piece of handicraft, but you will also take it home with you! Moreover, you will pick your own unique piece or pieces of leather and will combine them in any style you want. This makes every piece unique and totally meets the wishes of every guest. You will be working inside a monumental building, constructed in 1875, whil…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation
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 oldes…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation
Three cities, three sides of the Netherlands, one private guide: artistic Leiden, royal and political The Hague, and Golden Age Delft. • Private guide for the whole day, the same guide in all three cities • Lunch and transfers between the cities included • Start in Leiden or in Delft, or add pick-up from a location of your choice, like Amsterdam In Leiden, you pass the Morspoort city gate and the…
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(2)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews8 hFree cancellation
Unravel the hidden trail via your mobile and discover the most beautiful places of Noordwijk & Noordwjk Binnen! Search the streets to find the answers along the way. Study statues, artworks, buildings and more! Learn more local stories of history and culture about the beach life, fishermen, the flower bulbs while walking to the romantic streets of Noordwijk-Binnen with linden trees everywhere. Pl…
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Leiden, Delft and Gouda in one private day: three historic Dutch cities, each with its own story, linked by one guide. • Private guide for the whole day, the same guide in all three cities • Lunch in Delft and a cheese tasting in Gouda • Transfers between the cities included; pick-up from a location of your choice can be added In Leiden, you explore the old center along its canals. The city survi…
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Unravel the hidden trail via your mobile and discover the most beautiful places of Noordwijk aan Zee! To find the answers, you have to take a closer look at your surroundings. Study statues, artworks, buildings and more! Discover the seaside while walking the boulevard and learn more about the local beach life and fishery-culture. Explore the old fishermen’s town and find your way through the vil…
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Discover Leiden like never before with the Secrets of Leiden City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Leiden while exploring famous spots such as the Pieterskerk, Leiden University Academiegebouw, windmill Molen De Valk, the Engelse Poort and the historic canals. Play solo for a per…
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On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how a medieval town transformed into a center of knowledge and culture that shaped global history. The tour begins at the Hartebrugkerk. You’ll weave through narrow alleys and alongside picturesque canals, exploring the Rijksmuseum Boerhaave, where medical science flourished. Along the way, you’ll discover how commerce, religion, and innovation shap…
Close your eyes. Can you hear the sound of young Rembrandt running around in the alleys? And the shouts of the children playing? Can you hear the carts on the cobblestones coming in through the White Gate? The loose women calling out to the militia men? The quiet steps of Rembrandt going to his art class? Step into the world of Young Rembrandt and see what shaped him as an artist. Hear the storie…
