Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
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
What To Expect
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.
Morspoort
The first thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
Options
English. Start in Delft
Starting point: Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
German. Start in Delft
Starting point: Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Dutch. Start in Delft
Starting point: Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
German. Start in Leiden
Starting point: Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
English. With pick-up/drop-off
Including pick-up and drop-off: Up to 1 hour before the start time, you will be picked up from the location you select. You are dropped off again afterwards.
Italian. Start in Delft
Starting point: Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Italian. Start in Leiden
Starting point: Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
Dutch. Start in Leiden
Starting point: Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
French. Start in Delft
Starting point: Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Spanish. Start in Delft
Starting point: Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
English. Start in Leiden
Starting point: Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
French. Start in Leiden
Starting point: Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
Spanish. Start in Leiden
Starting point: Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
What‘s Included
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off by car (if the option is booked)
A short transfer between Leiden and Delft, either by train or by car.
All Fees and Taxes
Private Guide
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect half day exploring Leiden and Delph!
zxidtkelwer,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linda was the perfect guide, host and ambassador! I’ve been to Leiden several times for work and wanted to learn more about the city and its history. Linda did that and much more as I was also introduced to Delph, a short train ride from Leiden, the city with historical significance and famous for its Blue Delph ceramics. After the tour was over, I spent the rest of the afternoon exploring Delph on my own. A super bonus was we had spectacular weather. Not too hot or cold. I would highly recommend this tour and Linda!
Perfect half day exploring Leiden and Delph!
Bruce M,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Linda was the perfect guide, host and ambassador! I’ve been to Leiden several times for work and wanted to learn more about the sites and history. Linda did that and more as I was also introduced to Delph, a short train ride from Leiden. A super bonus was we had spectacular weather. Not too hot or cold. I would highly recommend this tour and Linda!
Leiden and Delft Day Tour
not674e88191da242025,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Niels was an excellent guide for the day! It was a last-minute decision on my part to take the tour so I was thankful I ended up with Niels. He was flexible with start time and very knowledgeable about the areas visited. He was great company and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.
Very insightful tour with a great guide
A1333DXbernardp,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing!! Loved both cities and our tour guide Jocelyn was great. Very sweet and extremely well informed. We strongly recommend this tour to anyone interested in learning more about Dutch history in general, and Leiden + Delft in particular.
Beautiful cities and great guidance
herberta339,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The private tour was great! We were traveling with 5 friends in the Netherlands and we saw a lot today and learned a lot about our neighboring country. See you next time!
Great way to see Delft and Leiden
lesliecM268PB,Jan 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Did this with my elderly mother and a friend of hers. Both cities were stunning and the guide was engaging and spoke English fluently.
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