All Leiden Tours & Excursions in 2026

Keen crafters, or anyone who likes learning new practical skills, will enjoy this introductory leather-crafting workshop in Leiden. The class takes place in a dedicated leather-crafting workshop and is led by an experienced professional, who will provide all the tools and instructions you need to get started. Choose your leather pieces—with vegan leather also available—and create a unique piece to take home.

Leave behind the kitschy souvenirs and opt for something memorable—that doubles as an experience. With this workshop, you’ll be welcomed to a local’s home, where you’ll chat over coffee or tea before picking up your leather-working tools. No skills required, and at the end of the session, you’ll walk away with your own personally made, genuine leather creation with your name inscribed, a true one-of-a-kind.

Close your eyes. Can you hear the sound of young Rembrandt running around in the alleys? And the shouts of the children playing? Can you hear the carts on the cobblestones coming in through the White Gate? The loose women calling out to the militia men? The quiet steps of Rembrandt going to his art class? Step into the world of Young Rembrandt and see what shaped him as an artist. Hear the stories that he heard about the Siege of Leiden. Find out how the proud people made a living in the bustling new republic and see their legacy in the Renaissance town of Leiden. Feel the liberty that attracted the Pilgrim Fathers, and made some leave to America. Look up at the sky and see the light that sheltered it all. It is here that an artist was made that conquered the world.

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!

Go on an adventure in the city of your choice in the Netherlands with our Urban Escape Games. Stroll through 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!

Leiden, Delft and Gouda in one private day: three historic Dutch cities, each with its own story, linked by one guide. • Private guide for the whole day, the same guide in all three cities • Lunch in Delft and a cheese tasting in Gouda • Transfers between the cities included; pick-up from a location of your choice can be added In Leiden, you explore the old center along its canals. The city survived a Spanish siege in 1574 and was home to Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country and the Pilgrim Fathers. You pass the Morspoort city gate, the windmill De Put and the Pieterskerk. In Delft, you walk past the Market Square, the leaning Old Church and the Prinsenhof, and hear about Vermeer, Delft Blue and the House of Orange. Lunch is in Delft. In Gouda, you see the town hall, the weighing house and the St. John's Church, and end the day with a cheese tasting. You set the pace: want to spend longer somewhere? Just let your guide know.

There's more than just beach to Noordwijk aan Zee. Discover this seaside destination on a treasure hunt style walking tour, playing as a team or competing against friends or family. Learn about fishing culture, navigate a villa neighborhood that's hidden in the dunes, and solve clues, riddles, and quizzes to discover statues, artworks, quirky buildings, and more.

Noordwijk aan Zee and Noordwijk-Binnen are neighboring communities with very different moods and histories. Discover them the fun way, with a treasure hunt app downloaded to your phone. Stroll among linden trees and historic pilgrimage sites; see museums, statues, and artworks; and learn about local fisherfolk traditions; all through the interactive fun of puzzles and quizzes. This is a self-guided app, meaning you can start and stop whenever you want.

Discover the world of Vincent van Gogh during an unforgettable day through the heart of Brabant. Starting from the Randstad, this journey takes you to the places that shaped Van Gogh’s life and artistic vision. Explore Zundert, the village where he was born, surrounded by peaceful Dutch countryside. Continue to Nuenen, where Van Gogh created some of his most famous early masterpieces, including The Potato Eaters. Enjoy a unique lunch in a historic watermill that Van Gogh himself once painted and visited. In the afternoon, stroll through authentic Brabant landscapes, charming streets, and inspiring heritage sites connected to the artist. The day ends in vibrant 's-Hertogenbosch with a refined and memorable dinner in one of the city’s atmospheric restaurants. This tour blends art, history, beautiful scenery, and exceptional food into a truly inspiring Dutch experience.

Discover Leiden’s city center, without having to keep up with a large tour group, with this interactive, self-guided scavenger hunt. Simply download the app onto your smartphone, and set off as you solve clues and play games that guide you around the city. A unique alternative to a traditional walking tour that you can stop and start as you please.

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Are you planning a day out or weekend trip to Leiden, then you can have a lot of fun with this city walk. An Escape game and a city walk at the same time. 3 kilometers 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. The Leiden Lawbreaker man, himself a former professor, thinks that the IQ of Leiden residents is becoming so bad that he is threatening to blow up the university. Naturally, he must be stopped, but the police have so far been unsuccessful. The wait is for this unique team. Of those people who were planning to visit Leiden anyway and are good enough to help the city find this criminal.

Step into the world of the Dutch Masters on an unforgettable journey through the historic cities of Leiden and Delft. Follow in the footsteps of Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer while exploring charming canals, hidden courtyards, and iconic Golden Age streets. This small-group experience combines art, culture, and authentic Dutch hospitality in one perfectly curated day. Enjoy a visit to a traditional Dutch cheese farm, taste local cheeses, and discover the countryside that inspired centuries of Dutch tradition. Travel comfortably in a luxury minivan with a personal guide who brings the stories of Holland’s greatest painters to life. From picturesque Delft to historic Leiden, this tour offers the perfect mix of culture, scenery, and local flavors — ideal for travelers looking for a truly authentic Dutch experience.

Explore Leiden in this self-guided detective scavenger hunt. In City Detective, you and your team solve a fictional case while exploring the city: an internationally renowned AI-scientist was abducted from his home, and it’s up to you to unmask the culprit. This fun and flexible Leiden city game lets you follow clues, eliminate suspects, and solve puzzles using your own smartphone. Along the way, you'll uncover quirky facts, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks, making it a unique thing to do in Leiden. Highlights: - Self-guided scavenger hunt through Leiden city centre. - Play at your own pace: start and pause whenever you like. - Follow clues, solve puzzles, and eliminate suspects. - Use your own phone = no tour guide needed. - Access via the Qugato app. - Available in English and Dutch. Whether you're with friends, family, or colleagues, this Leiden detective game is a fun, flexible and interactive way to explore the city and challenge your inner sleuth.

Enjoy the Escape Tour, a fun and self-guided citygame through Leiden. Will you find the secret exit? Make teams of 2-4 people and dive into the story. Solve riddles and puzzles and discover the secret exit of Leiden! You can start whenever you want!

Leiden 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 Vismarkt, 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.

There's been a murder in the city. The police can't figure it out and time is ticking. Are you up for the challenge? With photos and a city map, you go into the city, looking for the right locations. At each location you take a group selfie and receive a new clue. Step by step you are getting closer to the truth.

Make the most of your Noordwijk family vacation with this fun self-guided city trail treasure hunt game, designed for kids aged 4–8. You’ll follow clues on your mobile phone and help the kids complete educational assignments from counting and naming colors to recognizing objects and animals, all the while immersing in your outdoors environment. Up to five kids can play on one team.

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