Discover Leiden from the water with a guided canal cruise. See the historic city center, meander through the cozy canals, and marvel at the waterfront houses with a local guide as your captain.

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Dutch, English

Highlights

Feel the wind rush through your hair as your cruise along Leiden's many canals
Discover Leiden from the water and see the City Hall and Hortus Botanicus Garden
Learn about Leiden's fascinating history from your local captain as you cruise
Purchase a drink or snack before departure and enjoy it as you sail the canals
Sail through Leiden's cozy canals and singels and pass under historic bridges

Full description

Explore Leiden from a different angle on a comfortable canal cruise. Learn about the city from your captain, see the Leiden City Hall from the water, and pass under many of Leiden's famous bridges. Board your cruise in the city center and begin your adventure through Leiden's 17 miles of canals. Cruise through the historic city center and pass the City Hall, the luscious Hortus Botanicus Garden, and the Museum De Lakenhal.

As you explore the canals of Leiden, cruise under many of its 88 bridges. Sit back and enjoy the view while your captain tells you fascinating facts about Leiden and the sights you pass. If you wish to enjoy a drink or a snack as you cruise, you can purchase one at the departure point before boarding.

Includes

Canal cruise
Captain/guide

Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Tips

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Please check-in at the shop of Rondvaart Leiden, at Aalmarkt 4. This is in front of the boats.

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Important information

What to bring

Jacket

Know before you go

It can become chilly with the wind, depending on the weather. Please bring layers

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4.6 /5

based on 199 reviews

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Very pleasant hour on the water drifting through the canals - guide very cheery and informative - excellent value for money Other attendees had a BIG DOG with them, which was unsettling and not ideal - maybe something to consider for the comfort of other passengers - otherwise very happy with event

May 18, 2023

Leiden: Guided City Canal Cruise

Leiden: Guided City Canal Cruise

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