Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer Discount Tickets

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Overview

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 Netherlands was founded. In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange. Walk past the leaning Old Church and the towering New Church, discover lesser-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office, and hear the stories of the city that shaped so much of Dutch history. The transfer between the two cities takes just 20 minutes. You can do the tour in either direction. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

If you start the tour in Delft, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, in front of the New Church on the central market square. The tour will end in Leiden.

End Point

End point

If you started in Leiden, the tour will end in Delft.

Pickup Information

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this. If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Dutch-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Beestenmarkt
You will meet your guide in the middle of Beestenmarkt square in Leiden. This is a 5 minute walk away from Leiden Central Station. Your tour of the city starts here.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Morspoort
The first thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Molen de Put
You will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
Duration: 15 mins
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.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Stadsgehoorzaal
You will see the Stadsgehoorzaal, as You are walking on the Breestraat. This is a much used concert hall.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Pieterskerk Leiden
You 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 mins
7. het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596
The old town hall of Leiden. It is an iconic building that you cannot miss during the tour. Your guide will tell you about it!
Duration: 15 mins
8. Burcht van Leiden
You 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 mins
9. Station Leiden Centraal
You will make your way to Leiden Centraal Station and board a 20 minute train to Delft.
Duration: 20 mins
10. Markt
You will make your way to the central square in Delft, Markt. There you will see the second-tallest church tower of the country, that is the final resting place of the Orange family, Delft's 17th-century town hall and much more. On your way there, you will cross Delft's oldest and second-oldest canals.
Duration: 25 mins
11. Old Church
You are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? You will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it leaning?
Duration: 15 mins
12. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
On your way down the Oude Delft canal, you will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?
Duration: 15 mins
13. Museum Prinsenhof Delft
This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland has been assassinated here! Let's find out more about it.
Duration: 15 mins
14. Armamentarium
You will make your way to the south of the city. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his painting 'View of Delft'.
Duration: 25 mins
15. Beestenmarkt
You will make our way to the Beestenmarkt. This is a picturesque square, often crowded with people. They used to organize animal markets here. On your way, you will pass by some former Delft Blue pottery manufacturers, an old synagogue, and the oldest hospital of the Netherlands.
Duration: 25 mins

Inclusion

All fees and taxes

Private guide throughout

Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Gratuities (optional)

Lunch break (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Discover Delft

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