Historical Leiden: Private Tour with Local Guide

Dive into the history of Leiden during this immersive, private tour through the historical city of the Pilgrim Father, master painter Rembrandt van Rijn and the oldest university of The Netherlands. Feel the Dutch Golden Age, and get to know the role of the remarkable city of Leiden in Dutch history. The city is not an open-air museum, it is also an attractive, young and vibrant place!

You will get to know the ins and outs of Leiden like no other. You might know more than the average local afterwards, believe it or not!
And do not forget, it is you that determines the pace of this private tour! And don't hesitate to ask your guide anything you want to know, about life in the Netherlands in general, or in Leiden in particular. Enjoy!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Station Leiden Centraal, Stationsplein, 2312 AJ, Leiden The Netherlands

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Morspoort, Morsstraat 40, 2312 BM, Leiden The Netherlands

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Molen de Put, Park de Put 11, 2312 BM, Leiden The Netherlands

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!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rembrandtplaats, Weddesteeg 29, 2311 VX, Leiden The Netherlands

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Stadsgehoorzaal, Breestraat 60, 2311 CS, Leiden The Netherlands

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pieterskerk Leiden, Kloksteeg 16 Through the Pieterskerkcafé, 2311 SP, Leiden The Netherlands

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596, Stadhuisplein 1, 2311 EJ, Leiden The Netherlands

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!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Burcht van Leiden, Van der Sterrepad 5, Leiden The Netherlands

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Haarlemmerstraat, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands

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!

Duration: 5 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 2 Hours
Start location: Leiden Centraal, 2312 AN Leiden, Netherlands

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private Dutch guide

Not Included

• Gratuities

Facilities