Explore Leiden
Explore Leiden offers fun city walks through beautiful Leiden! They love Leiden and would love to tell you more about the history of this fantastic city.
Discover the story behind Leidens Ontzet and 3 October. Or explore the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn. Be taken around the area around Leiden University's Academy Building or explore the Rapenburg, the most beautiful canal in the Netherlands. Be taken to the most beautiful places in Leiden and listen to matching anecdotes along the way.
Choose from two city walks:
1. Cultural City Walk Leiden through the historic city centre.
During the Cultural City Walk Leiden you will walk past the top sights of Leiden in the beautiful historic city centre.
Discover Leiden with your own group, family or work team. A pleasant top experience with various highlights such as:
Leiden's canals, city gates and historic canals that give the city its character;
The famous Pieterskerk, the beautiful city hall and surrounding courtyards;
Locations o…
Discover the story behind Leidens Ontzet and 3 October. Or explore the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn. Be taken around the area around Leiden University's Academy Building or explore the Rapenburg, the most beautiful canal in the Netherlands. Be taken to the most beautiful places in Leiden and listen to matching anecdotes along the way.
Choose from two city walks:
1. Cultural City Walk Leiden through the historic city centre.
During the Cultural City Walk Leiden you will walk past the top sights of Leiden in the beautiful historic city centre.
Discover Leiden with your own group, family or work team. A pleasant top experience with various highlights such as:
Leiden's canals, city gates and historic canals that give the city its character;
The famous Pieterskerk, the beautiful city hall and surrounding courtyards;
Locations of famous Leiden residents such as Herman Boerhave, Rembrandt van Rijn and Soldier of Orange.
The city tour includes:
Private guided city tour
Starting point is the Garenmarkt in Leiden.
Walk lasts +/- 1.5 hours
Minimum group size is 8 persons
Cost is €20 pp (incl. VAT).
2. Singelpark walk Leiden
The Singelpark route is a beautiful new city walk in a loop along the Leiden canals. The Singelpark is an initiative of the inhabitants and municipality of Leiden and is the longest, most beautiful and most exciting city park in the Netherlands. The great variety of nature, culture and water makes this walk very special.
The Singelpark walk is a top experience with several highlights such as:
Enjoy the beautiful canals and bridges along the Leiden canals;
Historical monuments such as the city gates De Zijlpoort and De Morschpoort;
The stately Rapenburg and Leiden University;
Beautiful parks and iconic spots such as the birthplace of Rembrandt van Rijn
The Singelpark walk includes:
Private guided city tour
Starting point is the Garenmarkt in Leiden
Walk lasts up to 2 hours
Minimum group size is 8 persons
The cost is €20,- pp (incl. VAT).
City walks are available on request. Arrange a date and time with the guide.
