Molen De Valk Tickets and Tours

Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Leiden

Excellent half-day, solo guided walking tour of Leiden (birthplace of Rembrandt); short train-ride from Amsterdam

A visit to Leiden, a city dating to the Middle Ages, is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in Dutch Golden-Age art (Rembrandt and Jan Lievens, a contemporary, were born here) or history of the Low-Countries during Sixteenth-Seventeenth Centuries (e.g., Eighty Years’ War of a nascent Dutch Republic against Hapsburg Spain). The eponymous university is the oldest in the (current) Netherlands. Guide (Mr. Jip) for this solo walking-tour was excellent, with impressive knowledge-base for period noted (Low-Countries, 16-17th Centuries) and history in general. The town itself is picturesque (situated along branch of the Rhine), including university area (apparently in-session during my visit; very nice local eatery serving good coffee and excellent, Dutch-style apple pie) and periphery (holds largely-intact Medieval defensive structure). Short train-ride from Amsterdam. Strongly recommended.

e-Scavenger hunt Leiden: Explore the city at your own pace

Qula City Trail in Leiden on a Sunny Day

On a beautiful sunny day, we did the Qula City Trail in Leiden. It was a fun way to explore the city. The route took us past both well-known sights and hidden gems, and the challenges were varied and easy to follow—even for younger kids. The game runs smoothly on your phone. You can go at your own pace, which is great if you want to take a break or stop at a café along the way. Leiden is a lovely city to walk through, especially when the weather is nice. Tip: Bring your Museum Card! We also visited the Hortus Botanicus and the windmill during the trail. And make sure that your phone-battery is full.

90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden

Nice walk fun puzzles. You're out of your mind.

It was a beautiful day. And we decided to do a puzzle tour, look for it and I came up with this one. What a pleasant surprise. With my family (two kids 10&8yrs) we made a beautiful walk through Leiden. Got to places you don't just go. And solve a puzzle in some of those beautiful places. It says 90 minutes. But we stopped at a Frisian bakery, bought Leiden biscuit and grabbed a terrace. It was a wonderful afternoon filling program. Next time in another city I will definitely do it again.