Historical Leiden: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. Station Leiden Centraal

   Your guide will meet you in front of station Leiden Centraal. Form here, the private tour will commence. Have fun!

   · 5 min

2. Morspoort

   The first thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.

   · 15 min

3. Molen de Put

   We will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is a typical landmark for Leiden. Your guide will tell you all about it!

   · 15 min

4. 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.

   · 15 min

5. Stadsgehoorzaal

   We will see the Stadsgehoorzaal, as we are walking on the Breestraat. This is a much used concert hall. If it is open, you can visit the inside afterwards.

   · 15 min

6. 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.

   · 15 min

7. 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!

   · 15 min

8. 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.

   · 15 min

9. Near the station, we will end the tour in the Haarlemmerstraat, a very popular shopping street. From here on, you can decide if you go back, or whether you will discover Leiden further. Enjoy!

   · 5 min

How to use your ticket

You do not need to bring this ticket to the tour.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

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

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 15 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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