Best Walking Tours in Leiden

Discover the beauty of Leiden on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Leiden by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Leiden

Leiden City Tour with Live guide in Netherlands in Leiden

Leiden , South Holland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (25 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 43.02

 

After Amsterdam, Leiden is considered as the second most important city in the Netherlands with regards to waterways and canals. With more than 57 bridges in the inner city itself, it is a unique city which a visit should not be missed. Some Dutch call Leiden the little Amsterdam. This is the only Leiden walking excursion with a live guide in the Netherlands to be found in TripAdvisor or viator. The walk will be supplemented by valuable information on the city, cultural significance and the current trends. This city tour also can be also combined with the Dutch windmill and polder walking tour, which is being done on the outskirts of the Leiden city. Leiden is also characterized by the world famous Leiden university buildings, mansions and museums with great exhibitions. For the travelers from the USA, Leiden has a special significance because of the Pilgrim fathers, who lived here in the 17th century.

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e-Scavenger hunt Leiden: Explore the city at your own pace in Leiden

Leiden , South Holland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 37.05

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Price per group of 2-6 people. Within 2 hours, the Qula Leiden City Trail leads you along the best spots in Leiden, while you play fun riddles and assignments on your smartphone. Try to set a high score with family or friends and explore the city. There are no fixed start times or reservations, you choose your own day and time. The Trail is available 24/7 and there is no time limit - you can start, pause and stop whenever it suits you! It is offered in multiple languages ​​(Eng, Ger, Fr, Ned, Sp, It and more). The Qula City Trail is great fun and the most affordable outing for families and groups of friends. How does it work? When you book, you will receive an email with instructions on how to play the Trail on your smartphone. Android or iPhone compatible. Once at the starting point, start your quest through the city, it's that easy!

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Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour in Leiden

Leiden , South Holland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 45.41

 

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)

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Historical Leiden: Private Tour with Local Guide in Leiden

Leiden , South Holland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 357.31

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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!

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Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden in Leiden

Leiden , South Holland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 262.90

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

The people of Leiden believe that their city is the most beautiful one in the country, if not the whole world. It is hard to argue with that :). In fact, there is no other place on Earth, where stories from all over the world are intertwined in such a dense tangle. This is the birthplace of Rembrandt and genius mocker Jan Steen. It is where the origins of the modern Netherlands come from, as well as the United States of America and modern art. Einstein and Churchill walked on these cobblestone pavements here. All these stories are full of surprises, amusing paradoxes, and sometimes ridiculous tales or absurdities. Here, the subject of botany suddenly turns from a primary school class into a real detective story, physics - into tragedy, commerce - into philosophy and the rational organization of the urban environment - into poetry. After Leiden, your life will never be the same!

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Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Leiden at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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