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Pilgrims and Painters of Leiden: A Self Guided Walking Tour
(3) Reviews
Leiden
About
In the 1600s, a single tulip bulb sold for the price of a canal house - and the flower that started the famous tulip mania was planted right here in Leiden. This walking tour follows a trail that takes you to that spot at the Hortus Botanicus and through the streets where Rembrandt grew up, sketched his earliest works, and became the painter who would define the Dutch Golden Age. Along the way, you will hear how Leiden's canals were built as moats to stop invaders, why poems cover the city walls instead of graffiti, and how a group of English refugees, called the pilgrims, sheltered here before sailing - with nine future US Presidents among their descendants. Your local guide walks you throu...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Entry to any attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
Galgewater
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Return
Burcht van Leiden
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
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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Pilgrims and Painters of Leiden: A Self Guided Walking Tour
(3) Reviews
Leiden
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About
In the 1600s, a single tulip bulb sold for the price of a canal house - and the flower that started the famous tulip mania was planted right here in Leiden. This walking tour follows a trail that takes you to that spot at the Hortus Botanicus and through the streets where Rembrandt grew up, sketched his earliest works, and became the painter who would define the Dutch Golden Age. Along the way, you will hear how Leiden's canals were built as moats to stop invaders, why poems cover the city walls instead of graffiti, and how a group of English refugees, called the pilgrims, sheltered here before sailing - with nine future US Presidents among their descendants. Your local guide walks you throu...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 8 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Entry to any attractions
Meeting Points
Departure
Galgewater
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Return
Burcht van Leiden
Itinerary
1
Molen de Put
Discover a reconstructed 17th-century windmill that reveals why these icons dot the Dutch landscape - and what Rembrandt's father did for a living.
2
Hortus Botanicus Leiden
The first tulip in the Netherlands was planted in this garden. What happened next nearly bankrupted the country.
3
Leiden University Academic Building
Admire Rapenberg and find out about the famous alumni like Descartes, Rembrandt, and multiple members of the Dutch royal family.
4
Young Rembrandt Studio
Discover the place where Rembrandt learnt art!
15 minutes
5
Pieterskerk Leiden
Here, you'll learn about the church's connection to the Pilgrims, who lived in Leiden before their journey to America. Nine US Presidents descend from them.
6
De Burcht
A 9th-century hilltop fortress with panoramic views of the city - the perfect place to end your walk through Leiden.
10 minutes
7
Galgewater
This canal's name translates to "Gallows Water". Find out why. Today it is one of Leiden's most scenic spots.
10 minutes
8
Doelenpoortsbrug
Spot the clues that connect it to Rembrandt's most famous painting.
