Day Trip to Leiden, The Hague and Delft
What is a better way to enjoy your day in the Netherlands then with a trip visiting three beautiful old cities in one day? Well, that is exactly what this tour offers you!
What to Expect of Your Tour in Leiden?
Vibrant City and Birthplace of Several Famous Painters
Located in the country’s southern province, it is known for being a vibrant city, mostly due to the influence of its University, and also because of the beauty of the canals and charming alleyways.
Besides, Leiden is the birth city of world famous painters, such as Rembrandt, Gerrit Dou, and Jan Steen.
University City
Leiden houses the oldest University in the country, founded in 1575 by William of Orange. Its architecture is fascinating, because it carries many art styles that influenced its construction and expansion.
Did you know that the current Dutch king, Willem Alexander, studied in Leiden, as well as many other representatives of the Dutch royal family?
In the back of the university, we also find the city’s Botanical Garden, considered to be the oldest one in Holland!
We Will also Visit the Gardens of the Middle Ages
During our tour in this city that emanates youth and grace, we will come upon the charming “hofjes” or Miggle Age gardens that used to house widows and homeless people. We will also visit Pieterskerk, the oldest church in the city, which patron saint and protector is Saint Peter.
We will stop by the Antique Museum and during our walk, pass by the pleasant canals that are part of Leiden.
Many terraces, cafes, and shops will be another attraction of our tour.
In The Hague We will Be Visiting...
Binnenhof, the Dutch Parliament ...
We will see Binnenhof or the Dutch Parliament, from the 13th century, which is the administrative and political hub of the country.
In the Binnenhof we will admire the Ridderzaal, the oldest building in the complex, Het Torentje, the prime minister’s office, and the Hofvijver, artificial lake that beautifully decorates the political complex on the outside.
We Will Get to Know More About the Dutch History
We will also visit the Mauritshuis, the house where the count Maurits van Nassau lived and which today is a renowned museum.
We will pass by the Sint James protestant church, which is considered one of the oldest buildings in the city, along with the Binnenhof. There, many royalty representatives were baptized, including the actual king: Willem-Alexander.
We will visit the Noordeinde, a palace built in the 16th century, which was the home of two kings: Willem II and Willem III. It is currently the workspace for the current king, Willem Alexander.
Binnenhof, the Dutch Parliament ...
During our Hague walking tour, we will also “stumble upon” many charming alleyways with shops and cafes that match the style of this city.
And of course, we will take a break to drink some coffee or hot chocolate. We will finish this first part at the Peace Palace, an imponent construction of the 20th century, which aimed to seek world peace.
Here, many humanitarian matters are handled, such as asylum rights, maritime borders, diplomatic relations between countries, etc.
This building breathes history!
Last but Not Least We will visit Delft
Well Know for its Porcelain
Delft is a charming city located in the southern province of the Netherlands and is famously famous for making Dutch porcelain.
The city is also famous for hosting the mausoleum of the Dutch royal family, located in the city’s Nieuwe Kerk (New Church), dating from the 14th century.
Oude Kerk Dated 11th Century
Another church as important is the Oude Kerk, or Old Church. It was built in the early 11th century and is known for its 75 meter high brick tower that is tilted! We will tell you why during this tour!
This church also houses the tombs of important figures, such as: the golden century admiral Piet Hein and the famous Delft-born painter, Johannes Vermeer, known worldwide for his painting “The girl with the pearl earring”.
We Will See the House of the Father of the Dutch Republic ...
We will walk in front of the house where the Dutch Republic’s father, William of Orange in 1584 was murdered by a Catholic fanatic.
In addition to these points, we will be enchanted by the charm of the central square, canals, shops and restaurants that make up the charming scenery of this city.
We also offer the possibility to visit only one or two of the cities, but doing the combined tour makes your trip more objective and productive, in addition to saving money, as our package is cheaper than the same loose tours.
Did you like the idea of visitinh these three cities in one shot?
Tour Duration
- Nine hours
Price
- 1-4 people group=795€
- 5-8 people group=1100€
- For groups containing more than 8 people, please request a quote using the form below below.
The Tour Includes
- Private guide for the group
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
The Tour Doesn't Include
- Lunch
- Tip (optional)
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