Culture & history: Leiden in 2 days
An in-depth route through antiquity, the university, churches, courtyards, Leiden art, world cultures, Molen De Valk and Rembrandt’s early life.
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South Holland itinerary
Combine Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, Gouda and the Green Heart in a logical route.
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Combine Leiden, The Hague, Rotterdam, Gouda and the Green Heart in a logical route.
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Taste of the Four Ambachten: a 22.9 km cycle route
A relaxed circular ride from Zegerplas through Ter Aar, Langeraar and Woubrugge, combining polders, farms, water and local produce.
First time in Leiden: the complete 2-day itinerary
A balanced first visit combining De Burcht, Pieterskerk, Rapenburg, two leading museums, the Hortus, a canal cruise and the city’s green singels.
Canal walk through Leiden
A walking route along Rapenburg, Nieuwe Rijn, canals, bridges and historic façades.
Dutch Limes: 44 km along the Roman frontier
A historical day ride from Archeon along the Oude Rijn to Leiden and back through Zwammerdam, connecting fort sites and archaeological landscapes.
One day in Leiden
A realistic day route covering a museum, canals, the Burcht and historic streets.
Relaxed Leiden: enjoy the city slowly in 2 days
A calm itinerary with coffee beside the water, short walks, lunch on Nieuwe Rijn, a cruise, the Hortus, Plantsoen, shops and the harbour.
Rembrandt route through Leiden
Walk past places from Rembrandt’s youth and combine them with art at De Lakenhal.
Around Alphen town centre: a 23 km cycle route
A complete town loop from the station past Rijnplein, Avifauna, Rijnhaven, Archeon, Park Rijnstroom and Zegerplas.
Gardens and Nurseries: 43 km around Boskoop
A long circular ride from Boskoop station through the distinctive nursery district, with narrow plots, ditches, bridges, gardens and polders.