You’ll walk over several historic Leiden bridges, stroll along the elegant Rapenburg and visit places with a dark past. Along the way, your guide will bring the city’s history to life with fascinating stories and surprising details about times of plenty and times of hardship.

Have you ever wondered where Rembrandt grew up? Or where the Pilgrim Fathers held their services before setting off for America? And do you know what made Leiden the second-largest city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam? You’ll discover all this and many more stories about the city that managed to keep Europe’s strongest army outside its gates.

Whether you’re visiting Leiden for the first time, spending a weekend with friends, or simply want to see more than the usual tourist attractions, this relaxing walking tour is a unique way to get to know the city.

Come for the beautiful streets, buildings and canals. Enjoy the stories!