Location: Leiden
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The 5 Best Walking Tours in Leiden, South Holland Province
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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. Leiden Private Tour and Canal Cruise
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
3. Walk & Explore Leiden with an interactive 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
4. Private Day Trip Tour to Leiden from Amsterdam with a local
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
5. Touristic highlights of Leiden on a Half Day (4 Hours) Private Tour
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
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