Private Tour from Amsterdam: Historical Leiden
Amsterdam, Netherlands
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Leave Amsterdam behind for the day and discover the city of Leiden on this private tour, which includes train transfers, entrance tickets, and a light lunch. Meet your guide at Central Station and learn about Dutch history, culture, and architecture on the way to Leiden. Stroll through the city, visit its highlights including Pieterskerk and the Hortus Botanicus garden, and discover hidden gems you might otherwise have missed.
- Explore Leiden with convenient round-trip travel from Amsterdam included
- Avoid the crowds with a private tour led by your personal guide
- Visit top attractions and discover sights most travelers overlook
- Learn why Einstein once described Leiden as a “delightful little place”
What's Included
- Lunch
- Train tickets
- Entry tickets Pieterskerk
- Entry tickets Botanical gardens
- Snacks
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Amsterdam Centraal railway stationAmsterdam Centraal, Stationsplein, 1012 AB Amsterdam, Netherlands
Our guide will be waiting for you at the front entrance to Amsterdam central station holding a sign with your name.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Amsterdam Centraal
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lammermarkt
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Boerhaavelaan
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hooglandse Kerk
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
De Burcht
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Weigh House
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Van der Werfpark
1 minute • Admission Ticket Included
Kamerlingh Onnes Building (Pass By)
8
Pieterskerk Leiden
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
9
Hortus Botanicus Leiden
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
10
Old Observatory Leiden
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Molen de Put (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- Not recommended for travellers who have trouble walking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 3 reviews
If you’re considering a private tour of Leiden, book with Matthew! Our family had a wonderful day, and he was the reason it exceeded every expectation.
From the very start, Matthew made everything easy - he met us at the train station and seamlessly guided us through the journey from Amsterdam. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable about Leiden’s rich history, its famous intellectuals, and the remarkable inventions and discoveries that originated in this city. Having spent significant time living/studying in Leiden himself, he wove in personal anecdotes alongside the historical facts and landmarks, making the whole experience feel intimate and authentic rather than rehearsed. He is incredibly approachable and the kind of guide who makes you feel less like tourists and more like you’re exploring with a friend. The picnic was a lovely highlight, especially for the younger members of our group - the lunch and weather were simply perfect, though a heads-up for those with older guests...sitting on the ground was a bit of a challenge for some members in our group. And perhaps one of our favorite unplanned moments was when Matthew carved out time to stop at a local restaurant for a cold beer together.
Leiden itself is a gem, but Matthew made this day truly memorable - he is relaxed, local, and genuinely fun. Don’t miss this experience...highly recommend, 10/10.
Mattjis. He was a wonderful host. New all the in and outs of Leiden. He knew the history and was very well organized. It was a delight.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure showing your group around Leiden. I'm so glad you enjoyed the tour, and I hope you left with as much love for the city as I have. Safe travels and maybe see you again someday!
Beyond our expectations . Very tranquil and learned a lot of regular Dutch life. Very enjoyable. Learned a lot. Guide was friendly knowledgeable and inviting
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