Private Tour of Delft, The Hague and Leiden with Lunch Discount Tickets

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Overview

On this full-day private tour, you will discover The Hague, Delft and Leiden. See the highlights of all three old cities together together with our passionate guide. Lunch and transfers between the cities are included. Forget about Amsterdam! During this tour, you will see three totally different sides of the Netherlands. From charming artistic Leiden and classy political The Hague to quaint old Delft. You'll dive into the Dutch Golden Age and get to know modern Dutch society at the same time. From Rembrandt to Vermeer and from William of Orange to Napoleon Bonaparte. Be prepared to learn a lot and to see some royal palaces, our parliament, charming canals, old churches, Delft Blue pottery, historical sites, an old university and more. See you soon! You can do this tour both ways: starting in Leiden or starting in Delft. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

If you start in Delft, our guide will wait for you next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on the market square. This is in front of the New Church.

End Point

End point

If you started in Delft, you will end the tour in Leiden. If you booked a 'with pick-up/drop-off' option, you will be dropped off again afterwards, at your hotel or another location of your choice.

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. Station Leiden Centraal
Our guide will be waiting for you at station Leiden Centraal, in front of 'Bruna'
Duration: 10 mins
2. Beestenmarkt
See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Morspoort
The next thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Molen de Put
We 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: 20 mins
5. 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: 20 mins
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.
Duration: 20 mins
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!
Duration: 20 mins
8. Station Den Haag Centraal
You will make your way to The Hague.
Duration: 20 mins
9. Het Plein
You'll make your way to Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt. You will have lunch here (drink included)
Duration: 60 mins
10. Mauritshuis
We will make our way towards the Mauritshuis museum. I will tell you something about the building and its history. Among others, this museum has the most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside.
Duration: 20 mins
11. Hofvijver
The Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.
Duration: 20 mins
12. Thorbecke Monument
The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our constitution! You will hear more about it.
Duration: 20 mins
13. Lange Voorhout
This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! We will walk a bit and pass multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
Duration: 20 mins
14. Noordeinde Palace
We will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
Duration: 20 mins
15. Grote Kerk
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
Duration: 20 mins
16. Statue of Johan de Witt
Another statue! This is the only head of government in the world that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
Duration: 20 mins
17. Museum Prinsenhof Delft
You will make your way to Delft by tram. This is a picturesque ride and takes 27 minutes.
Duration: 27 mins
18. Old Church
We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows.
Duration: 20 mins
19. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?
Duration: 20 mins
20. Markt
Here in the center of the city, we will find The second-tallest church of The Netherlands! Do you know who's buried underneath? I'll tell you all about it. Also learn about that statue of a man, and the stunning old town hall.
Duration: 20 mins
21. 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: 20 mins
22. Beestenmarkt
You will end the tour on Delft's former animal market. This is now a picturesque square with multiple cafés and restaurants.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Lunch

Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)

All Fees and Taxes

In-vehicle air conditioning

3 Private City Tours

Exclusion

Gratuities (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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