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The famous Koornbrug (Corn bridge) next to the City hall-Leiden.
Windmill Museum the Molen near to the Central station
Leiden American pilgrimage museum where all the facts on the piligrimage tour from Leiden to the USA is explained.
The old Mors entrance (Moorspoort) to Leiden.
St Pieters church in Leiden which is the reason Leiden is called the cities of the keys.

Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands

By Holidays in Holland
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$62 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

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. The walk will be supplemented by valuable information on the city, cultural significance and the current trends. 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 city.

Leiden is also characterised by the world famous Leiden university buildings, mansions and museums with great exhibitions. For the travellers from the USA, Leiden has a special significance because of the Pilgrim fathers, who lived here in the 17th century.

Activity location

  • Morspoort
    • Morsstraat 40
    • 2312 BM, Leiden, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Starbucks
    • 3 Stationsplein
    • 2312 AJ, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

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Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 8:30 am-5:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$62.24 x 1 AdultAU$62.24
Total
Price is AU$62.24
Until Wed, 8 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedVisiting inside Stadsgehoorzaal and City Hall (only possible with prior appointments)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Morspoort
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
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
  • 5m
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.
Rembrandtplaats
  • 5m
The famous artist in the Dutch renaissance period, Rembrandt, lived and was brought up in Leiden before he moved to Amsterdam. Therefore we visit the adjacent Rembrandts place. There is an artwork of Rembrandt in this small square. The artwork is inspired by the self-portrait of Rembrandt in his Leiden studio from 1629. The young Rembrandt looks at the easel with a bronze relief of a self-portrait on it. Close to this self portrait there is another Rembrandt portrait made in ceramic as well.
Beestenmarkt
  • 5m
The Beestenmarkt (animal square) is our next stop. This is the square in the Leiden city, where the animals such as sheep, horses and cows are sold off to and brought from traders. As per now, it is a square with a beautiful water fountain where children love to play. No animals are being sold in modern times.
Stadsgehoorzaal
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
On the way to the city hall, we visit the Stadsgehoorzaal (one of the concert halls in the city) from outside. The Stadsgehoorzaal is a concert hall on Breestraat in the Dutch city of Leiden. In addition to the Big hall, the building includes a chamber music hall, the Aal market hall, and a historic hall. Also many weddings and parties are taking place in this stadsgehoorzaal of Leiden. During this trip, we view the Stadsgehoorzaal from outside. If the Stadsgehoorzaal is open you can take a look inside. Only the reception can be visited.
Pieterskerk Leiden
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
St Pieters church is the main and the most famous church in the city of Leiden. This church was built originally as a chapel in the year 1121. Later after many restorations and editions, it became the principle church in Leiden. During our city tour, we visit the church from outside. Most of the days , the church is open from 11 am-6 pm. The church visit is to be paid with Eur 5 optionally. We are visiting the church during this time from outside and monuments around it. We will explain you more about the history and the current activities of the St Pieters church during our tour from outside.
het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
The Stadhuis (city hall) of Leiden is a classical building dating from the year 1596. On the way to the Hooglandse church from the St Pieters church, we will visit this old city hall of Leiden from outside. Visting inside can only be done. The city hall of Leiden was used as a meeting place and just as the Stadsgehoorzaal, as a wedding location. Currently the city hall is going through renovation (as at may 2023) and the temporary city hall is next to the central station.
Hooglandse Kerk
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Hooglandse church is one of the tallest churches in Leiden and is about 71 m. The Hooglandse Kerk is a Gothic church building in the Dutch city of Leiden. Because the nave and tower are lower than the choir and transept, the church has a very characteristic silhouette. Moreover is this church used by the Protestant Church in the Netherlands for Sunday services. We visit this Hooglandse church from outside and if the church is open you can take a look inside.
Burcht van Leiden
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The fortification (de Burucht) of Leiden is the last attractions we visit during our city tour in Leiden. This is a circular monument which is dating from 12th century. This fortification was used to spot the enemies who are arriving for warfare. Note that the Burucht is a sort hill above the ground level where you could see the whole city of Leiden and the surroundings at once. We climb the Burucht (not suitable for wheelchair travellers or with baby prams) and admire the beautiful city of Leiden from the top.
Haarlemmerstraat
  • 10m
Haarlemerstraat is also called the shopping street in Leiden. On our way back to the central station from the Burucht, we pass the Breestraat. We can see different shops of various world class brands and also local souvenir brands. It is your choice to go with us back to the central station or stop here and stay a bit more in the charming Haarlemerstraat.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMorspoort
    • Morsstraat 40
    • 2312 BM, Leiden, The Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStarbucks
    • 3 Stationsplein
    • 2312 AJ, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands

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