Leiden: Guided City Tour of Netherlands' Canal-Woven Gem

Discover the canal-woven gem of Leiden on a guided city tour. Explore the waterways, bridges, and cultural significance of this unique city, known as the little Amsterdam.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Morspoort - We will be visiting the Morspoort (Mors entrance) as one of the first attractions in the city. This is one of the old city entrances in Leiden out of the remaining 2 gates. This city gate was built in wood around 1611. The stone gate was built in 1669 after a design by W. van der Helm. The gate itself was built in an old-fashioned style for that time, the Dutch Renaissance time.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Visiting inside Stadsgehoorzaal and City Hall (only possible with prior appointments)
Additional Information

Leiden, following Amsterdam, is recognized as the Netherlands’ second most significant city when it comes to canals and waterways. Housing over 57 bridges within the city center, it presents an exceptional experience that shouldn’t be overlooked. Some locals endearingly refer to Leiden as mini Amsterdam.
The only guided walking tour of Leiden listed on…

Location
Starbucks
Stationsplein
Our usual pick up location is in front of the Starbucks coffee shop at the front side of the Leiden central station. I am usually recognizable immediately because I will have a pram with me. You will be accompanied by myself and my little one in the pram.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mschlecht2
Jul 14, 2025
Must-do in Leiden - The tour was so nice and our tour guide was professional & knowlegeable. We so enjoyed seeing Leiden and would highly recommend!
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19621991
Jul 1, 2025
Great tour from PJ! - We really enjoyed our tour with PJ and his company! He was so knowledgeable and made the history and contemporary points of Leiden come together for us. It was a wonderful overview of this beautiful city. Recommend!
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986lanic
Jun 30, 2025
Leiden Walking Tour - We really enjoyed our walking tour of Leiden with PJ. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job of showing us the highlights of the city while explaining its history. Thank you!
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388trishw
Jun 4, 2025
Excellent tour - Our guide,PJ was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to give us more suggestions of things to do after our tour. We would definitely recommend PJ and will be contacting him on our next trip.
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Discover39298240708
May 30, 2025
Awesome Tour! Take this tour !! PJ is awesome! - Wonderful tour and excellent guide. Had an amazing time walking through Lieden with PJ - he was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the city. Very well spoken guy too - answered my many questions and the whole tour was fascinating. Took a break with some delicious tea and stroopwaffel. I did the hour long tour but I could have done 3 hours! He had a lot of good recommendations as well- he knows the whole area as well as other parts of holland. 10/10 will be booking with his company holidays in holland on next journey to Lieden and the Netherlands with my fiance as well!
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Davidmx4015ef
May 24, 2025
A real delight in Leiden! - I toured the amazing city of Leiden with PJ of Holidays in Holland, while on a business trip and had a surprisingly wonderful time! PJ is very personable and accommodating and provided me with a rich history of the city over the centuries and showed me a couple of hidden gems that made the experience a true delight. It really was a highlight of my trip to Leiden and I would highly recommend PJ and the tour to anyone planning on a trip to Leiden!
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Susanpr9774tp
May 2, 2025
Exceptional Tour Gide - Punartha is an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable about the History of Holland. I did the Leiden walking tour and had a fantastic time. Highly recommend Punaryha from Holidays in Holland Ltd.
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Jurate80
Mar 31, 2025
Our family highly liked - It was very good and informative tour. We highly liked it. The kind gesture was a cup of tea in the lovely tiny garden which we haven't expected.
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Olivia
Sep 13, 2024
Leiden walking tour - Very nice walking tour through Leiden. PJ was very knowledgeable. He even had a snack and tea for us during the tour which was a nice touch.
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Katelyn_m
Jul 5, 2024
Beautiful city! - Our guide PJ was great and very knowledgeable! Leiden is a beautiful city with lots of history. Highly recommend this tour!
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From $42
up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).