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Private Tour from Amsterdam: Historical Leiden
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Amsterdam-Centrum
About
This tour aims to give you a peak into the live of a normal dutchman. We will take you away from the tourist traps and crowds of Amsterdam and take you to one of the most cosy and pleasant cities in the Netherlands, Leiden. Leiden has been described as the better version of Amsterdam, with its majestic canals, friendly people, rich history and bustling city live. Leiden offers a chance to peak into the true side of the Netherlands and experience the cosiness of the Dutch people while being surrounded by over 450 years of history.
Hopefully, at the end of your tour, you will understand an old quote from Einstein: "Leiden, that delightful little place of earth."
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Entry tickets Pieterskerk
Train tickets
Entry tickets Botanical gardens
Snacks
Lunch
Entry tickets Musea
Entry tickets Observatory
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam Centraal railway station
Our guide will be waiting for you at the front entrance to Amsterdam central station holding a sign with your name.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour aims to give you a peak into the live of a normal dutchman. We will take you away from the tourist traps and crowds of Amsterdam and take you to one of the most cosy and pleasant cities in the Netherlands, Leiden. Leiden has been described as the better version of Amsterdam, with its majestic canals, friendly people, rich history and bustling city live. Leiden offers a chance to peak into the true side of the Netherlands and experience the cosiness of the Dutch people while being surrounded by over 450 years of history.
Hopefully, at the end of your tour, you will understand an old quote from Einstein: "Leiden, that delightful little place of earth."
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Dutch
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Entry tickets Pieterskerk
Train tickets
Entry tickets Botanical gardens
Snacks
Lunch
Entry tickets Musea
Entry tickets Observatory
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam Centraal railway station
Our guide will be waiting for you at the front entrance to Amsterdam central station holding a sign with your name.
Return
Itinerary
1
Amsterdam Centraal
We start by visiting the grand Amsterdam central station and looking into the lesser known history of the area before taking the train to Leiden.
10 minutes
2
Lammermarkt
Once in Leiden we go over to Lammermarkt to view an historic windmill in the middle of the city and look into the history of windmills in the Netherlands.
10 minutes
3
Boerhaavelaan
Walking though the alleyways of the city we will look for some hidden murals depicting the scientific and cultural importance of the city.
30 minutes
4
Hooglandse Kerk
We stop at a grand gothic style church and have a look into its mysterious and impressive history.
20 minutes
5
De Burcht
We climb a hill to get to one of the oldest buildings in the city, the old keep. Here we will experience history first hand while taking in a nice view of the city.
30 minutes
6
Weigh House
We dive into the history of the Netherlands and the pivotal role Leiden played in the creation of the country while we visit this historic building with its rich traditions.
15 minutes
7
Van der Werfpark
Time for a break. We sit down in a nice park with an explosive past to eat our lunch. The lunch will be in the form of a picknick if weather permits. The food will be in a typical Dutch style.
1 minute
8
Kamerlingh Onnes Building
We walk past one of the most important scientific buildings in the Netherlands where many nobel prizes where earned.
9
Pieterskerk Leiden
Once you step inside this giant gothic church you will be greeted with a beautifully decorated church. The Pieterskerk has a rich history to show us, both inside and outside.
30 minutes
10
Hortus Botanicus Leiden
We go into a 18 centaury botanical garden. Visit its rooms that simulate foreign climates and end up at the old observatory.
1 hour
11
Old Observatory Leiden
We visit the old observatory and its controversial conception. Entrance into its domes with the telescopes is possible when availability allows, for an extra fee.
20 minutes
12
Molen de Put
Before we go back to Amsterdam we take a dive into the artistic heritage of Leiden by visiting the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn and its favourite painting spot.
