Group City Walking Tour with passionate guide from Leiden
ID: GYG813634-1296242
Category:
Country: Netherlands
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the rich history of Leiden on a guided group walking tour with a passionate cityguide from Leiden. Visit oa. the Leiden canals, the old University and place of birth of Rembrandt van Rijn
Discover the rich history of Leiden on a guided group walking tour. Stroll through the historic city center and visit several highlights in a short time.
Start your tour at the Garenmarkt, a square in the heart of the city. Follow your guide to the Leiden canals, where you can see remnants of the city walls and city gates.
Continue to Leiden University, including the Observatory, the Hortus, and the historic Academy Building. Walk along the stately Rapenburg with all its splendor, accompanied by anecdotes.
Pass by the Leidse Schutterij and Groenhazen neighborhood, and see the birthplace and neighborhood where Rembrandt van Rijn grew up.
Admire the Town Hall, the Breestraat, and walk through the small alleys to the Pieterskerk. End your tour at the Pieterskerk, from where you can walk back to the Garenmarkt.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history of the city of Leiden on a guided walking tour
- See the Leiden canals, remnants of city walls, and city gates
- Visit the Leiden University, the Hortus, and the historic Academy Building
- Walk through the stately Rapenburg and hear interesting anecdotes
- Explore the birthplace and neighborhood where Rembrandt van Rijn grew up
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts at Garenmarkt in Leiden and ends at the Pieterskerk, which is a 5-minute walk back to the starting point.
The standard duration of the tour is approximately 1.5 - 2 hours.
The cost is €28 per person. Minimum group size is 8 people.
This is a nice central square in the centre of Leiden with parking garage below.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
