Private Tour
Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The people of Leiden believe that their city is the most beautiful one in the country, if not the whole world. It is hard to argue with that :). In fact, there is no other place on Earth, where stories from all over the world are intertwined in such a dense tangle. This is the birthplace of Rembrandt and genius mocker Jan Steen. It is where the origins of the modern Netherlands come from, as well as the United States of America and modern art. Einstein and Churchill walked on these cobblestone pavements here.
All these stories are full of surprises, amusing paradoxes, and sometimes ridiculous tales or absurdities. Here, the subject of botany suddenly turns from a primary school class into a real detective story, physics - into tragedy, commerce - into philosophy and the rational organization of the urban environment - into poetry.
After Leiden, your life will never be the same!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Molenmuseum de Valk
We will see windmills and the old city gates.
Pieterskerk Leiden
We will see the majestic St. Peter's Cathedral
What‘s Included
A guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Entrance fees
Options
Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent half-day, solo guided walking tour of Leiden (birthplace of Rembrandt); short train-ride from Amsterdam
NumaG,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A visit to Leiden, a city dating to the Middle Ages, is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in Dutch Golden-Age art (Rembrandt and Jan Lievens, a contemporary, were born here) or history of the Low-Countries during Sixteenth-Seventeenth Centuries (e.g., Eighty Years’ War of a nascent Dutch Republic against Hapsburg Spain). The eponymous university is the oldest in the (current) Netherlands. Guide (Mr. Jip) for this solo walking-tour was excellent, with impressive knowledge-base for period noted (Low-Countries, 16-17th Centuries) and history in general. The town itself is picturesque (situated along branch of the Rhine), including university area (apparently in-session during my visit; very nice local eatery serving good coffee and excellent, Dutch-style apple pie) and periphery (holds largely-intact Medieval defensive structure). Short train-ride from Amsterdam. Strongly recommended.
Casual Leiden walk
E3614ZDemilyw,,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had a nice walk through Leiden with Julia, who showed us unique spots and told us interesting stories. We did not feel rushed at all and Julia was flexible with the route and places we may want to stop. Julia was a newer guide and there were a couple of questions she could not answer, but overall we enjoyed our time and the tour.
Leiden; Wirth the Visit
Art R,,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Leiden. It was a most welcomed change from Amsterdam. Our guide Julia was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and personable and made it a fabulous experience. She tailored it to our interests.
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