All Leeuwarden Tours & Excursions in 2026

Step aboard our comfortable e-boat and glide through the charming canal network of Giethoorn. Enjoy the peace and quiet of this mostly car-free village while your local captain shares stories about its history, traditions, and unique way of life. Relax in our heated cabin with cozy seating areas, designed for comfort in every season, as you admire the iconic thatched farmhouses, wooden bridges, and idyllic waterside scenery. The journey continues through the beautiful Weerribben-Wieden National Park, where you can take in the serene landscapes and vast wetlands from the water. Sit back, unwind, and discover one of the most picturesque destinations in the Netherlands.

If you enjoy the freedom of independent travel but want the support of a tour, this self-guided scavenger hunt in Leeuwarden is ideal for you. Get to know the city better while having fun with your friends or family. Follow the prompts on the free app and answer puzzles and riddles as you make your way around Leeuwarden. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular, you’ll find something new.

Step aboard a comfortable covered boat and let an experienced local skipper guide you through the enchanting waterways of Giethoorn. Along the way, hear fascinating stories, hidden gems, and authentic insights that only true Giethoorn locals can provide. Sail past charming 18th- and 19th-century farmhouses with traditional thatched roofs. Surrounded by colorful gardens and crossed by wooden bridges, these picturesque homes are the heart of Giethoorn’s world-famous charm. Glide beneath the village’s signature wooden arch bridges. With over 170 small bridges connecting Giethoorn’s islands, every turn offers a postcard-perfect moment. Experience the serenity of narrow canals where boats replace cars. This unique atmosphere has earned Giethoorn its nickname as the “Dutch Venice.” After your cruise, take a seat our restaurant and enjoy traditional Dutch dishes. From relaxed lunches to memorable dinners by the water, Rietstulp completes your Giethoorn experience — on and off the canals.

Take a whistle-stop walking tour around Leeuwarden, led by an English-speaking guide. Great for individuals who want a taste of the Netherlands but may be limited on time, this 1-hour and 30-minute private tour takes participants to the historical landmarks of this Dutch city. With the option to be picked up from selected nearby hotels, this tour is particularly suitable for visitors new to the Leeuwarden and looking for a friendly introduction to the local area.

See Giethoorn from a unique waterside perspective with this private boat rental in the charming village. Cruise the canals in comfort with a silent motor, soft cushions, and plenty of onboard space for belongings. Follow your own route or use the handy app for guidance. Choose from two, three, four, or six hours on the water, with WhatsApp support available throughout your trip for added peace of mind.

Step aboard a comfortable covered boat and discover the enchanting waterways of Giethoorn with an experienced local skipper. Enjoy fascinating stories and authentic insights while sailing past charming 18th- and 19th-century thatched-roof farmhouses, colorful gardens and picturesque wooden bridges. Glide through narrow canals where boats replace cars and discover why Giethoorn is known as the “Dutch Venice.” With over 170 bridges, every turn offers a postcard-perfect view. The cruise continues onto the beautiful Bovenwijde Lake, surrounded by peaceful nature and breathtaking scenery. Along the way, you’ll see cozy waterside cafés and traditional restaurants. Enjoy a coffee or tea with a delicious Dutch stroopwafel during your cruise, and complete your Giethoorn experience with a relaxed lunch or dinner at De Rietstulp.

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Walk around the city with your team (with family or friends) and let yourself be guided by the mobile application. Solve the puzzles and complete several missions. Take a good look at your surroundings to help you! Explore differently: your adventure starts now!

Explore Giethoorn Your Way – Your Own Electric Boat for 2 to 5 People! Step aboard the compact, easy-to-drive electric boat for 2 to 5 people and discover Giethoorn at your own pace. With soft cushions, silent motors, and plenty of space, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and unforgettable experience on the water. - Comfort & simplicity – A nimble boat for couples, small families and friends, with comfy cushions and a whisper-quiet motor. No licence needed. - Free navigation app – Follow a scenic route or explore freely with the easy-to-use app. -WhatsApp support during your trip – Need help or have a question? We’re just a message away! - Smooth self-service – Book, check in, and start your trip – all by yourself, no waiting. - Free parking & restrooms – Everything you need, in one convenient location. Perfect for a romantic cruise, a family outing or a relaxed trip with friends. Ready to hit the water? Book your own boat in Giethoorn now – available for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours!

Leeuwarden becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Oldehove, Stadhuis Leeuwarden, Blokhuispoort and Ceramics Museum Princessehof. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Leeuwarden.

Discover Leeuwarden like never before with the Secrets of Leeuwarden City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Leeuwarden while exploring famous spots such as the Oldehove Tower, the Grote of Jacobijnerkerk, the Blokhuispoort, Wilhelminaplein and the historic centre. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Leeuwarden perfect for every type of explorer.

Start your adventure with convenience—park your car for free at our spacious parking lot or arrive via public transport, just a 2-minute walk from our location. Fuel up with a delicious coffee or snack before stepping aboard our brand-new heated tour boat, perfect for a cozy exploration of Giethoorn. As we set sail, we’ll navigate through the charming narrow canals, offering you a close-up view of picturesque bridges, stunning historic homes, and delightful little shops. Next, we’ll glide onto the open lake, where you’ll have the chance to spot graceful swans and other wildlife—a breathtaking experience in nature. Finally, we’ll return through the heart of Giethoorn’s city center, concluding our journey back at the boat rental location. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the enchanting beauty of Giethoorn by water! Private tour on a covered, heated boat; the price is per boat. Your skipper tells about the village in English or Dutch (German on request).

WHY CHOOSE FOR US? More than an audio tour - your complete Leeuwarden city guide in one app. Some audio tours cost a little less. With CityAppTour, you simply get more: 51 richly detailed stories, audio & written text, photos, spoken navigation, practical city information and carefully selected local tips. Follow our 5.3 km route through the historic centre of Friesland's capital and discover the leaning Oldehove, Waag, Blokhuispoort, Frisian culture, Beerenburg and the city that starts and finishes the legendary Elfstedentocht. Our stories go beyond short facts, giving you the background, details and context that bring Leeuwarden to life. - 51 richly detailed stories in audio & text - Spoken navigation between stops - Photos, city info & food and drink tips - Works offline - Yours to keep - the tour never expires - Explore at your own pace More stories. More information. More freedom.

Crucial evidence in an active murder case has been stolen. 15 suspects. One culprit. Can you crack the case? City Detective Leeuwarden is an immersive outdoor e-scavenger hunt that turns the historic city centre into your crime scene. Using the Qugato app on your smartphone, you'll solve puzzles, collect clues, and eliminate suspects, all while discovering Leeuwarden’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners. Why visitors love it: • Explore famous sights like the Oldehove, the Waag, and the canals of the city centre, plus hidden gems most tourists miss • Engaging puzzles at an accessible difficulty, fun for ages 10 and up • Takes about 1,5 to 2 hours and covers roughly 3-4 km, a perfect half-day activity • One ticket for the whole team (up to 6 players), great value for families, couples, and groups • No fixed start time, begin whenever suits you, pause and resume freely Can you crack the case? Start your investigation in Leeuwarden and unmask the culprit today.

The English attack In late September 1799, English warships suddenly appear before the port of Lemmer. The English captain James Boorder claims Lemmer and threatens that refusal will result in the village being torn apart! The brave people of Lemmer reject the demand... Reinforcements are needed to resist the English forces, and the Grietman writes a letter with a plea for help to Napoleon to come to Lemmer's aid. The letter must be delivered as quickly as possible to a secret location in the village. A select group is chosen to successfully complete this mission. There is only 2.5 hours to complete the mission! Wander, search, and puzzle your way through the most beautiful locations. Answer questions and solve unique puzzles to save the population of Lemmer from the English attack! You can play this mission at any time (during daylight) on your own smartphone. This mission is suitable for approximately 10 years and older. You'll walk about 5 kilometers in a maximum of 2.5 hours.

Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Hindeloopen, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and city walk at the same time. 2,5 kilometres long and over 2 hours of fun for the family or a group of friends. Meanwhile, during this game there is plenty of time to sit on one of the terraces. A city walk has never been so much fun. An app will help you with your quest during the city walk. In 2025, Hindeloopen will be 800 years old, a year of celebration. But there is one woman, who considers herself more important than this city. She calls herself the Hundred Year Hindelooper and wants there to be a statue of her. It is up to you to find her.

Explore Giethoorn in Style – Your Own Spacious Boat for up to 12 People! Step aboard our large, comfortable electric boat for up to 12 people and discover Giethoorn at your own pace. With soft cushions, silent motors, and plenty of space, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and unforgettable experience on the water. - Room for the whole group – Up to 12 people, comfy cushions and a whisper-quiet motor. No licence needed. - Free navigation app – Follow a scenic route or explore freely with our easy-to-use app. -WhatsApp support during your trip – Need help or have a question? We’re just a message away! - Smooth self-service – Book, check in, and start your trip – all by yourself, no waiting. - Free parking & restrooms – Everything you need, in one convenient location. Perfect for families, groups of friends and team outings. Ready to hit the water? Book your own boat in Giethoorn now – available for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours!

Discover Giethoorn like never before with the Secrets of Giethoorn City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Giethoorn while exploring famous spots such as the Mennonite Church, Museum 't Olde Maat Uus, the historic canals, the Binnenpad and the thatched farmhouses. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Giethoorn perfect for every type of explorer.

As a professional photographer with years of international experience, I will guide you through the entire process – from choosing the best locations and natural lighting to helping you feel confident in front of the camera. Don’t worry if you’ve never posed before; I’ll give you easy directions to capture natural, candid, and elegant shots. What makes this experience unique is the personal approach. I assist with outfit recommendations before the shoot, suggest the most photogenic spots in Giethoorn, and ensure the whole experience is relaxed and fun. You can also choose to add a short video of your photoshoot – a perfect way to share your Dutch adventure on social media.

Leeuwarden itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Lange Pijp and Doopsgezinde Kerk, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

Your own boat, your own captain. Explore Giethoorn in complete privacy aboard our open VIP sloop, a quiet electric boat for up to 12 guests with deep cushions and warm blankets. While your local skipper steers and shares the stories of the village, you sit low on the water, glide under the little wooden bridges and hear only the birds. This is a private tour: only your group is on board, and the price is per boat, not per person. Choose one hour through the village canal, or two hours to add the wide open Bovenwijde lake. The route is agreed with your skipper on the day, so you can linger where you like. Bring your own drinks and snacks; there is a cool box on board. Ideal for a proposal, a birthday, a family outing or simply a relaxed way to see the village without having to steer yourself.

This is not just another sightseeing activity in Leeuwarden, it is an immersive outdoor spy mission that turns the city into your playing field. Over 2.5 hours, your private team of up to eight participants will solve clues, uncover secrets, and complete challenges that require teamwork, strategy, and observation as you navigate through the city. Larger groups can compete as multiple teams, adding an exciting competitive element. With no guide leading the way and no app to download, the experience offers complete freedom to explore at your own pace while enjoying a unique blend of adventure, problem-solving, and social interaction that puts the focus on the people you play with rather than simply the places you see.

Discover Giethoorn on a private chauffeur-driven tour from Amsterdam. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes vehicle and enjoy free time to explore the canals, wooden bridges, thatched-roof houses, village paths, shops, and restaurants at your own pace. Your chauffeur will wait while you explore independently. Boat tours, private boat rental, food, drinks, museum tickets, and other paid attractions are not included. Please note: this is a private chauffeur-driven tour. A licensed tour guide is not included.