Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt's First Studio
Overview
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After Amsterdam, Leiden is considered as the second most important city in the Netherlands with regards to waterways and canals. With more than 57 bridges in the inner city itself, it is a unique city which a visit should not be missed. Some Dutch call Leiden the little Amsterdam.
This is the only Leiden walking excursion with a live guide in the Netherlands to be found in TripAdvisor or viator or Get your Guide. The walk will be supplemented by valuable information on the city, cultural significance and the current trends. This tour also includes Entry to the Rembrandt's first art Studio. This city tour also can be also combined with the Dutch windmill and polder walking tour, which is being done on the outskirts of the Leiden.
Leiden is also characterized by the world famous Leiden university buildings, mansions and museums with great exhibitions. For the travelers from the USA, Leiden has a special significance because of the Pilgrim fathers, who lived here in the 17th century.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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
Morspoort
We will be visiting the Morspoort (Mors entrance) as one of the first attractions in the city. This is one of the old city entrances in Leiden out of the remaining 2 gates. This city gate was built in wood around 1611. The stone gate was built in 1669 after a design by W. van der Helm. The gate itself was built in an old-fashioned style for that time, the Dutch Renaissance time.
Molen de Put
This is one of the many windmills in the city of Leiden. We visit this windmill de Put from outside because of its close proximity to our route. The original windmill was built here in the year 1619 and after a fire in 1640 it was rebuilt to continue in its function till the 1800s. The Molen de put was predominantly used for grinding corn. In 1817 it was demolished and rebuilt again as a standard windmill in 1987 by the windmill association.
What‘s Included
Entrance to Young Rembrandt's Art Studio
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Visiting inside Stadsgehoorzaal and City Hall (only possible with prior appointments)
Pickup points
Fletcher Wellness Hotel Leiden
Bargelaan 180 Leiden The Netherlands
De Doelen
Rapenburg 2, Leiden The Netherlands
Hotel Vic
Schuttersveld 2-4 Leiden The Netherlands
ibis Leiden Centre
Stationsplein 240-242, Leiden The Netherlands
Marienpoel Hotel
Marienpoelstraat 1a, Leiden The Netherlands
Tulip Inn Leiden Centre
Schipholweg 3 Leiden The Netherlands
Hotel Golden Tulip Leiden Centre
Schipholweg 3, Leiden The Netherlands
City Hotel Nieuw Minerva
Boommarkt 23, Leiden The Netherlands
Boutique Hotel d'Oude Morsch
Park de Put 1 Leiden The Netherlands
Options
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Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
PJ gives a great Leiden walking tour!
lisakJ7458HT,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00PJ spent not only spent a great deal of time showing us around interesting Leiden historical sites but he also provided us with hot tea and some seasonal treats on a cold and blustery Dec day :) Thanks so much for a very informative few hours in a very quaint Dutch city!
Friendly and took his time
B860CCemilym,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly, on time, took his time to explain, would recommend. A good way to experience the city. Flexible schedule as well
Recommended!
Orvie K,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very informative city tour of the most beautiful places in Leiden. Being able to see a lot and learn a lot about the history of the city. And if you have any questions, he can answer them. Highly recommended!
Guided Tour of Leiden
knj77,,Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guided tour around the central core of Leiden. PJ easily explained important interesting historical facts about Leiden. A worthwhile tour.
Must-do in Leiden
mschlecht2,,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was so nice and our tour guide was professional & knowlegeable. We so enjoyed seeing Leiden and would highly recommend!
Great tour from PJ!
19621991,,Jul 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our tour with PJ and his company! He was so knowledgeable and made the history and contemporary points of Leiden come together for us. It was a wonderful overview of this beautiful city. Recommend!
Leiden Walking Tour
986lanic,,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our walking tour of Leiden with PJ. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job of showing us the highlights of the city while explaining its history. Thank you!
Excellent tour
388trishw,,Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide,PJ was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to give us more suggestions of things to do after our tour. We would definitely recommend PJ and will be contacting him on our next trip.
Awesome Tour! Take this tour !! PJ is awesome!
Discover39298240708,,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour and excellent guide. Had an amazing time walking through Lieden with PJ - he was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the city. Very well spoken guy too - answered my many questions and the whole tour was fascinating. Took a break with some delicious tea and stroopwaffel. I did the hour long tour but I could have done 3 hours! He had a lot of good recommendations as well- he knows the whole area as well as other parts of holland. 10/10 will be booking with his company holidays in holland on next journey to Lieden and the Netherlands with my fiance as well!
A real delight in Leiden!
davidmX4015EF,,May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I toured the amazing city of Leiden with PJ of Holidays in Holland, while on a business trip and had a surprisingly wonderful time! PJ is very personable and accommodating and provided me with a rich history of the city over the centuries and showed me a couple of hidden gems that made the experience a true delight. It really was a highlight of my trip to Leiden and I would highly recommend PJ and the tour to anyone planning on a trip to Leiden!
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