City walks
Leiden is great city to discover on foot! Whether on a self-guided tour with one of the walking routes you can buy from the VVV Leiden Tourist Information Office, or with a professional city guide that you can find quickly and easily on our guides page; however you choose to do it, walking is one of the best ways to find out about the city.
Want to try the Rembrandt Route or maybe the Historic Courtyards? Or how about one of the special routes for children? Walks are available all year round. You can buy the walking routes from the VVV Leiden Tourist Information Office or order them online.
The best walks - Check out all the great hikes here!
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Leiden Loop
The Leidse Loop is the walk that introduces you to the most beautiful places in Leiden. You will pass many historical monuments and special vistas are guaranteed during this walk!
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Rembrandt Route
A unique walk in the footsteps of the most famous grandmaster of the 17th century that connects all historic Rembrandt locations. The Rembrandt Route is packed with background stories, numerous anecdotes and over 25 partial maps.
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Route of discoveries
Discover science in Leiden while walking! The Science Route is a tribute to science in Leiden. During this walk you will pass places where 28 scientific and historical discoveries have been made.
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Pelgrim route
After this approximately 2-hour walking tour, you will know all about the Pilgrims and their time here in Leiden. The walk takes you past the beautiful places where the Pilgrims lived, taught, secretly printed books or preached.
Guided Tours
Are you a real culture lover who wants to know all the details? Then discover the city with your personal guide. During the tour, the professional guide will tell you all about the history of Leiden, with all its fascinating ins and out. There’s no better way to really get to grips with the city!
Guided Tours
Also a fun way to explore!
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Jola Tours Schnipseljagd
The Schnipseljagd is a challenging, self-guided, sightseeing scavenger hunt on your cell phone that lets you explore the city on your own!
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Photography walking tour with Photography Tours Leiden
During a 3-hour walking tour, I will teach you how to take impressive photographs of Leiden, with its rich cultural heritage of science and art.
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Uitjes Leiden
Uitjes Leiden is the place for a unique city tour, organizing the most fun bachelor party, the strongest team building activity, the coolest friends outing, the most fun family day or any other group activity.
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The Singel Promenade
A walk around the edge of the city centre of Leiden. Parks, cemeteries, factories and working-class neighbourhoods, the Singel Promenade tour shows an area that was developing rapidly during the 19th and 19th centuries.
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In the footsteps of the Leiden industrial revolution
A brief guide presents twenty special historic buildings showcasing industry and technology in Leiden.
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Treasure hunt walks
The entertaining Treasure Hunt walks allow you to explore the historic city centre at your own pace. The routes are easy to follow, with clues to find and a mystery to solve, while taking in the most beautiful and surprising areas of the city.
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The Singelpark
The Singelpark surrounds the historic center of Leiden with greenery. A city park for miles long with the water of the canals like a blue vein through the park.
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Wall poems
Leiden has more than 120 wall poems, in various languages and scripts. As you stroll through the narrow streets and alleys, don't forget to look up every now and then. Discover the beautiful wall poems.
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Route of Discoveries
Many exceptional and important discoveries were made in Leiden. The scientific history of Leiden, City of Discoveries, can be seen on every street corner. Roam around the city and discover the exciting stories behind the discoveries on the spot.
Another great way to discover the city!
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JOLA Tours - Schnipseljagd Leiden
A selfguided sightseeing treasure hunt on your mobile phone, by which you will discover the city yourself!
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Go Food Tours Leiden
A culinary walk past carefully selected restaurants, bars, cafes and / or delis.
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Photography city walk Photography Tours Leiden
During a 3-hour walk, I will teach you how to take impressive photos of Leiden, with its rich cultural heritage of science and art.
See the best walks here!
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Leiden Loop
Leiden Loop
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Rembrandt Route
Rembrandt Route
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The Courtyards of Leiden
The Courtyards of Leiden
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Pilgrims route
Pilgrims route
