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Self Guided Podcast Tour The Hague From Might to Right

2 h 21 min Free cancellation
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Self Guided Podcast Tour The Hague From Might to Right

About this activity

Embark on a gripping narrative journey through The Hague, tracing the dramatic evolution of human justice. From the brutal, enclosed power of medieval courtyards to the hopeful halls of international tribunals, this tour reveals how humanity has struggled to replace the rule of force with the rule of law. Join a historian and local voices as they uncover the stories behind iconic monuments and institutions.

  • 4.6 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 141 minutes
  • Ideal for travelers interested in power, protest, civic spaces, history and memory
  • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
  • Matching audio content, guide and navigation through the app
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At a glance

Duration
2 h 21 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 99 people
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, English
Operated by
Red Thread

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Included: Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Included: Precise navigation between the stops
  • Included: Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Itinerary

  1. Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

    10 min

    The historic and current center of Dutch politics, representing the foundation of national law and power.

  2. Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort

    10 min

    A stark reminder of the harsh realities of criminal justice before the era of modern human rights.

  3. Monument Plein 1813

    10 min

    A monument commemorating the founding of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the establishment of a constitutional state.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    A continuously burning monument surrounded by stones from 196 countries, symbolizing a grassroots global desire for peace.

  5. Peace Palace

    10 min

    The ultimate icon of international law, housing the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

  6. Stop 6

    10 min

    The educational and academic backbone of international law, training global diplomats and jurists.

  7. Stop 7

    10 min

    The Nobel Peace Prize-winning institution responsible for the active enforcement of chemical weapons disarmament.

  8. Stop 8

    10 min

    At the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, witness the modern era of international criminal justice and the effort to hold individuals accountable for mass atrocities. The stop is viewed from the public exterior.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet at Binnenhof in The Hague. From Den Haag Centraal, take local public transport toward the city center, then walk the final few minutes to Binnenhof. Check the current local connection on your travel day.

End point

  • The tour ends outside the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals at Churchillplein 1, opposite the World Forum. From there, walk to the nearest public transport stop for a return trip to Den Haag Centraal; check the current connection on your travel day.

Using your ticket

Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app.

Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group.

Here is how to redeem your voucher:

1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread

2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in.

3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person.

Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking.

More information on our website: https://redthread.world

We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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