Pilgrims and Painters of Leiden: A Self Guided Walking Tour
The Experience
In the 1600s, a single tulip bulb sold for the price of a canal house - and the flower that started the famous tulip mania was planted right here in Leiden. This walking tour follows a trail that takes you to that spot at the Hortus Botanicus and through the streets where Rembrandt grew up, sketched his earliest works, and became the painter who would define the Dutch Golden Age. Along the way, you will hear how Leiden's canals were built as moats to stop invaders, why poems cover the city walls instead of graffiti, and how a group of English refugees, called the pilgrims, sheltered here before sailing - with nine future US Presidents among their descendants. Your local guide walks you through 12 stops, from the atmospheric Galgewater canal to the panoramic fortress of De Burcht. Along the way, you can get a Rembrandt-style portrait sketched and explore one of the city's hidden hofjes. Available in 9 languages. Works offline. No schedule, no group - just you and the city.
How to book
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4.5(4 reviews)Free cancellation · 24h before
from₹779
Includes: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund. · Audio and written guide included · Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded · +3 more
Included
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
- Audio and written guide included
- Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
- Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
- 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
- Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.
Not included
- Any physical devices or headphones
- Human tour guide at location
- Entry to any attractions
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Food & Drink
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Difficulty & Fitness
Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.
About the guide
Know before you go
Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels The total tour duration includes the time spent listening to information at the stop and time required to walk through all the stops.
Booked on Viator
From ₹779
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