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Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
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Overview

Discover two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour, with a transfer between the cities included.

In Leiden, your guide walks you through a city packed with stories: it heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574, it is where Rembrandt was born, where the Pilgrim Fathers found refuge before sailing to America, and where the oldest university in the Netherlands was founded.

In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, and the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange. Walk past the leaning Old Church and the towering New Church, discover lesser-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office, and hear the stories of the city that shaped so much of Dutch history.

The transfer between the two cities takes just 20 minutes. You can do the tour in either direction.

This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

What's Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
  • Between the cities by train, or by private car if you book the pickup option.
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Lunch break (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Private car pickup (English)”.

Pickup details

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

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Meeting point

For the options “Starts in Delft (Dutch)”, “Starts in Leiden (English)”, “Starts in Leiden (Dutch)”, “Starts in Delft (Spanish)”, “Starts in Leiden (German)”, “Starts in Leiden (French)”, “Starts in Delft (Italian)”, “Starts in Delft (German)”, “Starts in Leiden (Spanish)”, “Starts in Delft (English)”, “Starts in Leiden (Italian)” and “Starts in Delft (French)”.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Beestenmarkt

You meet your guide in the middle of the Beestenmarkt square in Leiden, a 5-minute walk from Leiden Centraal station. Your tour of the city starts here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Morspoort

First, you see the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest gates into the city.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Molen de Put

You walk past Molen de Put, an iconic 17th-century windmill. It is the same type of mill that Rembrandt's parents owned.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rembrandtplaats

This square is named after the Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who lived in Leiden. Your guide tells you more about him.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stadsgehoorzaal

Walking along the Breestraat, you see the Stadsgehoorzaal, a much-used concert hall.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pieterskerk Leiden

The Pieterskerk is the most famous church in Leiden and not to be missed. You learn about its history, which goes back to the 12th century, and how it is used today.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

Leiden's old town hall is an iconic building you cannot miss on this tour. Your guide tells you all about it.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Burcht van Leiden

You see the outside of the Burcht van Leiden, an old fortress on top of a hill that was used for defense in times of war. It adds a lot to Leiden's character.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Station Leiden Centraal

You walk to Leiden Centraal station and take a 20-minute train to Delft.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Markt

You make your way to Delft's central square, the Markt, crossing Delft's oldest and second-oldest canals on the way. Here you see the New Church, with the second-tallest church tower in the country and the final resting place of the House of Orange, Delft's 17th-century town hall and much more.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Church

You are now in Delft's old beer brewing quarter. Where did all the brewers go? You also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building in the city. How old is it exactly, and why does its tower lean?
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

Along the Oude Delft canal, you pass the richly decorated facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building, and why was it so important?
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Prinsenhof Delft

This place played a decisive role in Dutch history: the Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here. Your guide tells you the story.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Armamentarium

You head to the south of the city, past a large former armory and an office of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). You learn about Delft's role in the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted his View of Delft.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beestenmarkt

You make your way to the Beestenmarkt, a picturesque and lively square where animal markets used to be held. On the way, you pass former Delft Blue pottery workshops, an old synagogue and the oldest hospital in the Netherlands.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • All fees and taxes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
  • Between the cities by train, or by private car if you book the pickup option.
  • Private guide throughout
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Lunch break (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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