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Private Tour of Delft, The Hague and Leiden with Lunch
(2) Reviews
Delft
About
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...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch in The Hague is included
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
The short transfers between the cities are done either by train or by car.
3 Private City Tours
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Standbeeld van Hugo de Groot
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.
Return
Beestenmarkt
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.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our guide will be waiting for you at station Leiden Centraal, in front of 'Bruna'
10 minutes
2
Beestenmarkt
See the former animal market of Leiden, now a picturesque square not far from the train station.
20 minutes
3
Morspoort
The next thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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!
20 minutes
8
Station Den Haag Centraal
You will make your way to The Hague.
20 minutes
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)
1 hour
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.
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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!
20 minutes
15
Grote Kerk
We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. What is that stork doing on top of it?
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
17
Museum Prinsenhof Delft
You will make your way to Delft by tram. This is a picturesque ride and takes 27 minutes.
27 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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?
20 minutes
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.
20 minutes
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'.
20 minutes
22
Beestenmarkt
You will end the tour on Delft's former animal market. This is now a picturesque square with multiple cafés and restaurants.
20 minutes
Private Tour of Delft, The Hague and Leiden with Lunch
(2) Reviews
Delft
About
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...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lunch in The Hague is included
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
The short transfers between the cities are done either by train or by car.
3 Private City Tours
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Standbeeld van Hugo de Groot
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.
Return
Beestenmarkt
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.