9 Tours in Leiden That You Shouldn't Miss

September 22, 2021 Jasper Kershner

Home to the Netherlands’ oldest university and the birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden also served as a several-year stop-off between England and the New World for America’s Pilgrim fathers in the early 17th century. Today, lovely Leiden boasts the second-largest Dutch city center after Amsterdam. The National Museum of Antiquities has an impressive collection of Egyptian artifacts. The Hortus Botanicus, established in 1590, was the site of the planting of Holland’s first tulip bulbs in 1593.
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1. Leiden Ancient and Medieval History: Private Tour with Art Historian

Catharinabrug, 2312 GD Leiden, Netherlands Drs. Kees Kaldenbach - VIP Private Art Day Tours
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During your 3 hour tour led by an art historian guide, you will walk in Leiden and at the end visit the inner courtyard of the RMO National Antiquities Museum, see the full size Egyptian temple and then proceed to the exhibition spaces: Egyptian, Roman, Dutch objects of world class. First, take a walk in town and see the hidden man-made mound with a fortress. You may also enter one of the largest churches and according to your taste, visit the botanical garden.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Private tour, Fully narrated tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Museum ticket

Reviewed By Miriam B

We had a wonderful private tour of the Mauritshuis museum highlights and tour of The Hague with Dr. Kees, very informative and interesting.

2. Genuine Leather Tote Bag Workshop in Leiden

Oude Varkenmarkt 1, 2311 VN Leiden, Netherlands Artesanías by Emma
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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 1656, while enjoying the beautiful view of Leiden's most prestigious inner gardens ('hofje'). It all adds up to a very exclusive experience!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, All necessary tools and materials will be provided during the workshop.

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3. Leiden Private Tour and Canal Cruise

Starbucks, Stationsplein 3, 2312 AJ Leiden, Netherlands Personalized private tours, discover Amsterdam

Get customization during this private walking tour of Leiden will show many of its highlights from a local perspective. After the walking tour with your private guide, sit back and enjoy a canal cruise through the canals of Leiden.  Explore the town in two hours bypassing historical monuments such as the oldest university of The Netherlands, the Peter Church and hidden gems such as the wall poems. In addition to all the sights, your personal Leiden guide will reveal the city’s unique character, teach you local history and culture, and give you insider’s tips about great local restaurants, shops, attractions, activities, public transport and more.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pick-up (selected hotels only), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private tour, Canal cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Leeanne C

An absolute must. Our tour guide Hemelinde was brilliant and extremely accommodating. There was a confusion as to the meeting point however she rearranged her schedule to fit us in later in the day . Extremely informative and knowledgeable. Gives you good ideas of what else to do. Brilliant guide thank you

4. Walk & Explore Leiden with an interactive Qula City Trail

Morsstraat 66, 2312 BN Leiden, Netherlands Leiden Qula City Trail

Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours the Qula Leiden City Trail will guide you along the best spots in Leiden, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a top score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed starting times or reservations, you pick your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It's offered in multiple languages (Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends. How does it work? With your booking, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or IPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, you begin your quest through the city, it's that easy!

Inclusions: A super exciting City Trail for a team of max. 6 people!

Exclusions: Smartphone & Data

5. Private Day Trip Tour to Leiden from Amsterdam with a local

Amsterdam Centraal railway station, Amsterdam Centraal, Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands Yo Tours BV

You will go on a private day trip to Leiden, the atmospheric university city of Leiden with its countless beautiful museums, canals, and ‘hofjes’ or inner courtyards, Discover the restaurants, squares and terraces in Leiden.There are terrace ships in the canals in the center, making your meal and drinks even more special. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.

Inclusions: Local Guide

Exclusions: Train/Bus Tickets, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Private transportation, Snacks

6. Touristic highlights of Leiden on a Half Day (4 Hours) Private Tour

Amsterdam Centraal railway station, Amsterdam Centraal, Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands Yo Tours BV

This leisure half day trip in Leiden will fill our heart with love and satiation, the atmospheric university city of Leiden with its countless beautiful museums, canals, and ‘hofjes’ or inner courtyards, Discover the restaurants, squares and terraces in Leiden.There are terrace ships in the canals in the center, making your meal and drinks even more special. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Holland even more.

Inclusions: In-person guide

Exclusions: Train/Bus Tickets, Alcoholic Beverages, Gratuities, Private transportation, Snacks

7. Private Customizable Leiden Sightseeing Tour in a Tesla

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After a silent and smooth pickup with our zero-emission Tesla, writer Jeroen Windmeijer will personally walk you through the Pilgrim History of the beautiful medieval city of Leiden. So comfortable shoes are recommended. If you have already read his Nr 1 Amazon bestseller The Pilgrim Conspiracy, you will recognize the places. And do you have any questions about the book? You can ask it the author himself! How cool is that? And, every company receives a signed copy. If you want more of them you can buy them. Please order in advance. Offcourse you will end with a smooth Tesla ride, back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, WiFi on board, Private canalcruise in Leiden including a simple lunch

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8. Private Flowerfield Tour in Tesla from Leiden

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It is a pleasure to sit in our quiet Tesla and pass by the beautiful flower fields with your own company. We will take some d tours through the colorful flower fields. After the nice smell of flowers we are going to breathe the salty healthy air of the sea. And finally we will taste the typical Dutch delicatessen: de zoute haring (salted herring). I know you’re not sure if you should buy one. So I will. When there are no blooming flowerfields we will visit the rural area near Zoeterwoude where we will see several meadow birds and we will visit a farmstore.

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9. Zero Emission Tesla Taxi Transfer from Leiden Area to the Airport

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I’m sure you are, like us, very concerned about our planet. Choosing our zero-emission Tesla taxi service Leiden is another small step to help to reduce the emission of CO2 and soot, for example.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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