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Tours & day trips
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The Hague: Mauritshuis Entrance Ticket
Adventure & outdoor
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Dutch Windmills & Polder Walking Tour
Water activities
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Leiden: Electric Boat Rental
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Interactive Safe 2,5hr Bike tour with Entertaining Guide
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The Hague: Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket
What to do in Leiden
Popular places to visit
Scheveningen Beach
Walk along the esplanade, cool off in the North Sea, go surfing or enjoy a host of other activities at one of the country’s most popular beaches.
Scheveningen Pier
You can find out about the history of The Hague with a trip to Scheveningen Pier. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Kijkduin Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Kijkduin Beach during your travels in The Hague? Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Katwijk Aan Zee Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Katwijk Aan Zee Beach during your travels in Katwijk Aan Zee? Amble around the area's seaside or visit its shops.
Madurodam
At this park with scale models you can see all the important places in the Netherlands, and admire the country’s groundbreaking designs, in just hours.
Louwman Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Louwman Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in The Hague. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Peace Palace
Explore the grand rooms and chambers of this early 20th-century palace, where countries meet to try and resolve their differences.
Hortus Botanicus
Giant water lilies, carnivorous pitcher plants, rare and endangered plants and a host of colorful flowers await at Leiden’s botanical garden.
Duinrell
Bring your family to Duinrell and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Wassenaar. Take in the fascinating museums while you're in the area.
Areas of Leiden
Merenwijk
Merenwijk is well liked for its golf courses. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Leiden area, you might plan a trip to Leiden Bio Science Park or National Museum of Ethnology.
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