The Hague 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local
Description
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!
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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'.
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Important Information
- 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)
- Bookings accepted up to 5 people, larger groups will not be taken by the guide
Reviews(121)
Spent a wonderful morning with our tour guide, Oscar, learning the history of The Hague. It’s our 4th tour of this trip and we all agreed that Oscar was the best guide. He answered questions, told great stories snd offered suggestions for other places to visit.
Ronald was a great guide. It was a perfect overview of the city and its highlights - lots of interesting stories and good recommendations.
Ronaldo is incredible, his way of being so fun but without leaving professionalism aside goes beyond words, a must to get the details of the city. I loved it, I did it in The Hague and I would do it in every city where this tour was offered. Thank you
Ronald was an excellent guide! We saw so much in 2 hours. He offered tips and recommendations for the rest of our day. Highly recommend this tour!
We enjoyed this tour. It was a great way to get to know the city. I recommend this tour. It was a free tour, so it was up to you to decide how much to tip. Our group was a little bit big, but our tour guide did a good job making sure we could all hear him.
Our guide Taco was wonderful. He was informative and engaging, and he threw in a little humor along the way. The pace of the tour was good — mix of walking and standing. It had just the right amount of stops. I recommend this tour without hesitation.
Taco was an excellent guide and shared his local knowledge. Good information, lots of information and a good sense of humor. The pace was good and overall a very positive experience.
Taco was an amazing guide and a wonderful storyteller! Absolutely recommend. Go for it, it’ll be worth it.
What a great tour! Oscar was fantastic! He kept the whole group entertained not only with interesting history facts but also with a great sense of humor that made the tour of 2,5 hours fly in time. Highly recommend Oscar as your guide.
Juan (from Porugal) did s great tour! Entertaining and informative!
