The Hague 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Come along on a two-hour walking trip through the largest Dutch city by the North Sea! Find out why it’s called the City of Peace & Justice and why the government is seated at the Royal House of Orange of Nassau instead of Amsterdam. Explore the historic downtown area and learn the difference between ‘Hagenaars’ and ‘Hagezen’. From historic landmarks to little gems hidden in plain view, let us surprise you on your next trip. Important spots of interests on our tour include the Mauritshuis, Binnenhof (Court of Parliament), Royal Palace Noordeinde and its lush gardens, and the statue of local legend 'Haagse Harry'.Book now and join us on the next tour!
Inclusions
What's included
- Royal Palace & Parliament
- English-speaking guide
- Engaging storytelling by licensed guide
- Insider tips for exploring The Hague
Itinerary
Meetingpoint for the tour, (we do not enter the Museum) Our tour starts and ends at the Mauritshuis, an important historic landmark built for count Johan Maurits. It marks the Dutch Golden Century and its museum halls can be visited after the tour to see both the latest exhibitions and classical pieces from Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Discover the difference between Hagenaars en Hagenezen, often referenced by The Hague's key figure 'Haagse Harry' in its eponymous comic books. We will stop for a photo at the iconic statue of this local hero.
Tread in the footsteps of royalty before the majestic Royal Palace Noordeinde, where the Dutch royal family resides. If you are lucky, you may see them waving at the crowds from their balcony.
Step into the beautiful gardens of the Royal Palace, where locals come together for a stroll or a picnic.
Walk through the courtyard of the Binnenhof, where the Dutch government holds parliament. Learn about its ambiguous origin, how it held up through the centuries and see the members of parliament ride their bicycle to the office. The Ridderzaal is accessible with a guided tour, which can be done after the tour.
Built in the late Middle Ages, this towering church can be seen from almost anywhere in the city centre and is an architectural delight.
Explore the city centre on foot and access places where tour buses and boats can't reach. Our knowledgeable guides are passionate storytellers, who know the ins and outs of the city and will tell you how to experience it like a true 'Hagenees'.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 132 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4Fun and Informative
This is a free tour. The Viator fee all goes to Viator. The guide, who did a nuce job, works for tips only. The guided walk covers most of the highlights of central The Hauge.
5History in The Hague
Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and we enjoyed this walking experience. He was very young so it was wonderful to know young people were so keen
5Good, local guide
Local guide Redeun was passionate and very interesting to listen to. He engaged well With the group and gave first hand experience of the area.
5Informative guided tour
Ronald was an excellent and knowledgeable guide.
5Definitely worth it
It was a great experience even in the rain. Thanks to our guide who helped find some shelter and some unique places.
1Bad experience
Booking cancelled, which I missed, however Viator still sent 2 later emails with meeting details and ticket , which I got. Showed up at meeting point, waited, and it really dampened the day , as I could have made alternate arrangements, had I been aware of cancelled tour
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us 10 minutes before the tour starts in front of the Mauritshuis. You'll recognize us by the white umbrella with an orange logo. Please don't message or call us if you are late, there is no catching up with the group after the start time and the guides can't be reached during the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Guided Tour Holland
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No catching up with the group if you are late (please book a new time slot)
How it compares in The Hague
- Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 24 city tours we list in The Hague.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 24.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About The Hague
The Hague, on the North Sea coast of South Holland, is the Dutch seat of government, home to international courts, art museums and a long beach.
The Hague is not the capital of the Netherlands, which is Amsterdam, but the government and parliament sit here, around the Binnenhof, a medieval complex of buildings beside a pond, the Hofvijver, with the Knights' Hall at its centre. The Mauritshuis, a small museum beside the pond, holds Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt's Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp.
Top-ranked sights in The Hague: Royal Delft (Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles), Peace Palace (Vredespaleis), Inner Court & Hall of Knights (Binnenhof & Ridderzaal).
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