Tours & Activities in Leiden

Within 2 hours the city trail will guide you along the best spots in Leiden, while playing fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone.

Explore the most beautiful sights in Leiden on a guided boat tour. Experience the city center with its scenic parks, terraces, observatory, the Hortus Botanicus, university, and rich history.

This is the only Dutch landscape walking tour in the Leiden area, which is also close to the Dutch flower fields. This tour can be combined with a visit to the Dutch flower fields close to Leiden as well (in the vehicle)

Discover the secrets of a human body

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Enjoy a spring cruise through the Kagerplassen from Warmond. Admire historic windmills and traditional Dutch villages.

Discover Leiden from the water with a guided canal cruise. See the historic city center, meander through the cozy canals, and marvel at the waterfront houses with a local guide as your captain.

In this one day remembrance tour you get the story of the British 1st Airborne Division in the iconic Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. First we visit the landing zone at Ginkel Heath and the culvert. Then we follow the route of 2nd Para battalion to the John Frost Bridge in Arnhem via Kate ter Horst House, Lonsdale Church, Urquhart House and Elisabeth Gasthuis. We go back to Oosterbeek for Hotel Hartenstein, the White house, Hacket's Hollow and the perimeter. We conclude with a visit to the CWGC Oosterbeek Cemetery to pay our respects. Visit to the Hartenstein Airborne museum is optional and may impact the schedule.

Explore a whole world full of human experience in Leiden's museum of ethnology

Visit the world's largest spring blooming garden with your skip-the-line entrance to Keukenhof. With your ticket you'll also receive direct transfer from Amsterdam to the gardens and back, along with a 1.5-hour windmill cruise in the lake district.

At Space Expo, you will discover the world of space travel in all its facets. From designing and building space missions on earth to launching them into space. You can even touch a real meteorite.

Dive into the history of Leiden during this immersive, private tour through the historical city of the Pilgrim Father, master painter Rembrandt van Rijn and the oldest university of The Netherlands. Feel the Dutch Golden Age, and get to know the role of the remarkable city of Leiden in Dutch history. The city is not an open-air museum, it is also an attractive, young and vibrant place! You will get to know the ins and outs of Leiden like no other. You might know more than the average local afterwards, believe it or not! And do not forget, it is you that determines the pace of this private tour! And don't hesitate to ask your guide anything you want to know, about life in the Netherlands in general, or in Leiden in particular. Enjoy!

Stop and smell the flowers at the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands

Discover Delft in a unique way: find clues and complete the puzzle in an escape app-guided tour!

Discover the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands with this entry ticket. Venture through the Hortus Botanicus Leiden and admire stunning plant collections from around the globe.

Discover Delft and Leiden, two quaint historical cities that have played a major role in Dutch history. Visit them both in this immersive 4.5 hour private tour. First up, you will see Leiden, known its stunning canals and classy streets. Step back in time as you explore its old center. The city that heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574 is full of stories: it was the home of Dutch Master Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country, and the Pilgrim Fathers. Next up, you'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. The city of Johannes Vermeer is known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. You'll be impressed by its charm. The transfer between the two cities is included and only takes 20 minutes. You can also do this tour the other way around.

See the monuments and museums of Leiden from the water on this cool cruise

Book a self-guided pub tour through Leiden using an online app. Solve questions, do assignments, and visit some great pubs in the city center.

Take a picturesque windmill cruise through the countryside near Leiden, just 10 minutes from the Keukenhof Tulip Gardens in Lisse. Learn how the windmills keep the area dry 5 meters below sea level.

In this workshop you will not only learn about how to make your own unique piece of handicraft, but you will also take it home with you! Moreover, you will pick your own unique piece or pieces of leather and will combine them in any style you want. This makes every piece unique and totally meets the wishes of every guest. You will be working inside a monumental building, constructed in 1875, while enjoying the large variety of colorful leather hides surrounding you. It all adds up to a very exclusive experience!

Step on board and enjoy a cruise along the Kagerplassen to discover the Green Heart of Holland.

Uncover the stories behind Leiden's hidden gems, famous landmarks and unique places through this self-guided audio walk. Learn about history, culture, and local life – all in both text and audio.

With our exciting treasure hunt for kids you'll experience a unique family adventure. It's a special scavenger hunt for kids that can play 'detective' in the streets of Noordwijk aan Zee. They will have to work together to answer the questions that will pass along the way. It's a fun outdoor-activity that you can play whenever you want, cause this activity is completely selfguided through your mobile phone.

Buchen Sie einen 100% elektrischen Renault Twizy für 2 Personen, der mit GPS-Navigation und Audioguide ausgestattet ist. Genießen Sie eine Fahrt mit dem Auto durch die berühmte Dünen- und Strandregion in Südholland.

Discover Europe's oldest ethnographical museum in the city of Leiden. Let your eyes be opened to a range of cultures from all corners of the world.

This tour is a step above the rest – with unique cultural experiences and fine dining and lodging. Two guides, a group size limited to fourteen, and a support van in case you get tired. You’ll stay at three wonderful 3- and 4-star hotels (the first on the ocean, close to blooming fields of daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips; the second in the historic center of Delft; the last on a picturesque lake). After finishing pleasurable days of biking along safe, flat bicycle paths and small roads, you’ll enjoy four superb dinners of three or four-courses (the Dutch really know how to cook!). This tour is led personally by Denise so you’ll be traveling with a guide who really knows the local area and can give you the best service Van Gogh Tours has to offer!

Tulips in Holland, what else to add? Drive a Twizy around country roads through the famous flower bulb region, taking in the colors and smells.

Be your own captain and discover Leiden from the water with 8 persons on this boat rental. Your boat is private and perfect to enjoy a relaxing day in this historical city with friends and family.

Embark on a journey through Leiden's rich history and vibrant culture. Let us guide you through picturesque streets, along tranquil canals, and past iconic landmarks. Using GPS, we know exactly where you are and will provide timely directions and information in your preferred language. Immerse yourself in the charm of this enchanting city with our expert-led walking tour. Book now and uncover the secrets of Leiden!"

Book now and experience an unforgettable day in the Bulb Region.