Leiden & Delft: Half-Day Private Tour including Transfer

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Discover Delft

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All fees and taxes
Included: Private guide throughout
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: A short transfer between Leiden and Delft, either by train or by car.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Lunch break (optional)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

You will meet your guide in the middle of Beestenmarkt square in Leiden. This is a 5 minute walk away from Leiden Central Station. Your tour of the city starts here.
Morspoort

15 min

The first thing you will see during the tour is the famous Morspoort, one of the oldest entrances to the city.
Molen de Put

15 min

You will walk past the iconic 17th century windmill Molen de Put. This is the same type of mill that the parents of Rembrandt owned.
Rembrandtplaats

15 min

This square is named after the famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn, who used to live in Leiden. Let's find out more about it.
Stadsgehoorzaal

15 min

You will see the Stadsgehoorzaal, as You are walking on the Breestraat. This is a much used concert hall.
Pieterskerk Leiden

15 min

You cannot miss the Pieterskerk of course, the most famous church of Leiden. You will learn more about its history (going back to the 12th century!) and current use.
het Stadhuis van Leiden uit 1596

15 min

The old town hall of Leiden. It is an iconic building that you cannot miss during the tour. Your guide will tell you about it!
Burcht van Leiden

15 min

You will visit the exterior of the Burcht van Leiden, an old castle used for defensive purposes in war times. It is located on top of a hill and adds to the particular character of Leiden.
Station Leiden Centraal

20 min

You will make your way to Leiden Centraal Station and board a 20 minute train to Delft.
Markt

25 min

You will make your way to the central square in Delft, Markt. There you will see the second-tallest church tower of the country, that is the final resting place of the Orange family, Delft's 17th-century town hall and much more.

On your way there, you will cross Delft's oldest and second-oldest canals.
Old Church

15 min

You are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? You will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it leaning?
Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

15 min

On your way down the Oude Delft canal, you will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?
Museum Prinsenhof Delft

15 min

This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland has been assassinated here! Let's find out more about it.
Stop 14

25 min

You will make your way to the south of the city. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his painting 'View of Delft'.
Beestenmarkt

25 min

You will make our way to the Beestenmarkt. This is a picturesque square, often crowded with people. They used to organize animal markets here. On your way, you will pass by some former Delft Blue pottery manufacturers, an old synagogue, and the oldest hospital of the Netherlands.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If you start the tour in Delft, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, in front of the New Church on the central market square. The tour will end in Leiden.
If you start the tour in Leiden, you will meet your guide in the middle of Beestenmarkt square. This is a small square about 5 minutes walking from Leiden Central Station. The tour will end in Delft.

End point

If you started in Leiden, the tour will end in Delft.
If you started in Delft, the tour will end in Leiden.

Pickup points

Residentie Oosterschelde
Berlage Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Carlton
Hotel Restaurant & Casino De Nachtegaal
voco The Hague by IHG
Treehouse Inn
Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach
IntercityHotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Elzenduin
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Scheveningen
Dutch Golden Hotel
Intercity Hotel Amsterdam Schipol Airport

and 922 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

English. Start in Delft

Starting point:

Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Spanish. Start in Delft

Starting point:

Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Spanish. Start in Leiden

Starting point:

Beestenmarkt, Leiden, Netherlands
German. Start in Leiden

Starting point:

Beestenmarkt, Leiden, Netherlands
French. Start in Leiden

Starting point:

Beestenmarkt, Leiden, Netherlands
English. With pick-up/drop-off

Including pick-up and drop-off: Up to 1 hour before the start time, you will be picked up from the location you select. You are dropped off again afterwards.
Italian. Start in Delft

Starting point:

Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
French. Start in Delft

Starting point:

Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Dutch. Start in Delft

Starting point:

Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
English. Start in Leiden

Starting point:

Beestenmarkt, Leiden, Netherlands
Italian. Start in Leiden

Starting point:

Beestenmarkt, Leiden, Netherlands
German. Start in Delft

Starting point:

Hugo Grotius Statue, GW, Markt, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands
Dutch. Start in Leiden

Starting point:

Beestenmarkt, Leiden, Netherlands