1.Leiden: Guided City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 724 reviews · 1 hour · from $15Our pick

1-hour guided canal cruise in Leiden from Aalmarkt 4, with water views of City Hall, Hortus Botanicus, and 88 bridges.

“Informative but did expect a little more history background”

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2.Leiden: Cruise through the Historic City Center with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 445 reviews · 50 min · from $15

Glide through Leiden’s historic canals on a silent electric boat. See bridges, the Hortus Botanicus, and university sights in 50 minutes.

“Great guide but we had a little trouble hearing toward the from of the boat. He had to deliver information in Dutch, German and English (which he navigated admirably) so we felt we would have received much more information if it was only delivered in English.”

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3.Leiden: Windmill and Countryside Cruise near Keukenhof

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 179 reviews · from $22

1-hour windmill cruise on Kagerplassen near Leiden and Keukenhof, with audio stories and working mills that drain polders below sea level.

“A perfect cruise in perfect weather, we saw many interesting things.”

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4.Leiden: Electric Boat Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 168 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

Self-drive an electric boat through Leiden canals for 2 hours. Private group up to 8, no license, calm views.

“It was very pleasant and the instructions were clear.”

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5.Warmond: Windmill Cruise and Keukenhof Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 1 hour · from $42

1-hour windmill cruise from Warmond on the Kagerplassen, plus a timed Keukenhof entry ticket for tulip-filled spring days.

“Rejs na, którym można odpocząć doświadczając widoków ze strony wody.”

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6.Leiden: Hortus Botanicus Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 63 reviews · from $13Best value

Walk the oldest Dutch botanical garden in Leiden, founded in 1590. See orchids, carnivorous plants, and century old trees for $13.

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7.From Katwijk: Kaag Lakes Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · from $34

From Katwijk, cruise the Kagerplassen in South Holland for 2.5 hours, spotting polders, historic mills, villages, and flower fields in season.

“The trip was really nice and pleasant. Both the captain and the service staff on board were super friendly and accommodating. During the tour you get a completely new perspective on your (holiday) region, see fantastic properties and great marinas. I would particularly like to mention the captain's willingness to help passengers who weren't quite able to stand their ground when getting on and off. The rollator was always moved first and then the person in question was given help. Really very commendable.Read more”

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8.Leiden Tour with Live guide and Visit to Rembrandt’s First Studio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

About 90-minute Leiden walk with a live guide, city gate and windmill views, plus entry to Young Rembrandt’s Art Studio.

“PJ did a great job making the history of Leiden come to life. Friendly, easy to ask him questions. I would definitely recommend.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $37

Play a GPS-based, smartphone scavenger hunt through Leiden. Solve riddles, chase a high score, and see top sights in 3 hours.

“Lees goed de vraag door, bij sommige vragen staan foto's waar de vraag betrekking op heeft en niet op het onderwerp van het verhaaltje, bekijk het te onderzoeken onderwerp van te voren als er een tijdslimiet aan verbonden is.”

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10.Discover Leiden with a self-guided Outside Escape city game tour!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

A self-guided smartphone escape game through Leiden, solving riddles at landmarks like Molen de Put and Rembrandtplaats.

“This was our second Outside Escape, and it didn't disappoint. The puzzles are challenging without being frustrating, and the route is full of interesting places and fascintating historical facts. This is a great way to discover parts of the city. I would recommend taking the detour to the citadel as it has some great views.”

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11.90 minutes Self-Guided Walking tour with puzzles in Leiden

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Solve Leiden puzzles on a self-guided 90-minute walk, from a 1743 corn mill to Koornbrug, using the Discovery Trip app in English.

“The route was nice and indeed took 1 to 2 hours. Some answers/puzzles were either wrong or needed more info (like with the weights or pigeons).”

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12.Hillegom: E-Scooter or E-Bike Rental in the Bulb Region

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $97

Full-day e-scooter or e-bike rental from Hillegom to ride Holland’s bulb fields, with options for Keukenhof and Tulip Barn.

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13.Warmond: Kagerplassen Cruise with “Tulip Experience” Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews · from $34

1-hour Kagerplassen cruise from Warmond with a Tulip Experience ticket, bouquet, and museum time for spring views and photos.

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14.Genuine Leather Tote Bag Workshop in Leiden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leiden leather tote workshop with step-by-step coaching, choose genuine or vegan leather, add engraving, and take your bag home.

“This leather purse making session was absolutely amazing! Emma ant LEERzam Leiden is absolutely lovely to work with and we very much enjoyed our time with her. The purses we made came out BEAUTIFUL! Would highly recommend this studio/Viator offering!!”

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15.Private Tour to Kinderdijk and Delft / Leiden / Hague / Gouda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $397

Private day trip from Amsterdam to UNESCO Kinderdijk windmills plus one South Holland city, with flexible stops, private car, and bottled water.

“We travelled to Leiden, the Kinderdijk Windmills, toured a small high-quality cheese factory, and explored the Muiderslot Castle. Our guide drove us in his sedan. He was a very good driver, was knowledgeable regarding the destinations of the tour and the Netherlands generally, and otherwise strove to make the tour informative and enjoyable. For example, we were unable to see the interior of any windmill at Kinderdijk, due to inadequate staffing by the volunteer workers there, that day. After we saw what we could from the outdoors, our guide volunteered to add Muiderslot Castle to the itinerary, at no extra charge. The tour of Muiderslot was entertaining, and rounded out…”

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