Private Tour
Historical Private Tour of Delft and Leiden including Transfer
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
On this half-day private tour, you will discover Leiden and Delft. See the highlights of both old cities together together with our passionate guide. A transfer between the cities is included.
You'll see Leiden, known its stunning canals and classy streets. Step back in time as you explore its old center. The city that heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574 is full of stories: it was the home of Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country, and the Pilgrim Fathers.
And you'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. The city of Johannes Vermeer is known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. You'll be impressed by its charm.
You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Leiden. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Options
English. Start in Delft
Starting point:
Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Italian. 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
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
German. 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.
Spanish. Start in Leiden
Starting point:
Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
Spanish. 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.
Pickup included
Dutch. 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.
French. Start in Leiden
Starting point:
Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
Italian. 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.
Pickup included
Italian. Start in Leiden
Starting point:
Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
French. 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.
Pickup included
German. Start in Delft
Starting point:
Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Dutch. 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.
English. Start in Leiden
Starting point:
Beestenmarkt, 2312 Leiden, Netherlands
French. Start in Delft
Starting point:
Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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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