Canal Cruise Leiden

Duration: 1h
Audio guide: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Live guide: Dutch

Description

Witness the charms of medieval Leiden from its unique network of canals. This calming one-hour cruise makes for the perfect family activity whatever the weather, and you'll learn the history of Leiden as you go!

Watch the beautiful colors of Leiden blend into a medieval-style painting from your seat on this comfy, scenic cruise. The historical town of Leiden has its origins back in the 9th century, and some parts haven't changed much at all. Glide past the house where the legendary Dutch painter Rembrandt used to live and glimpse the history it holds. Learn the city's history and hear stories of times gone by from your audio guide as you take in the beautiful waterfront buildings, monuments, museums, and almshouses from its unique canal network. This is a relaxing cultural cruise that'll provide you with plenty of perfect perspectives for snapping pics!

What's included
Cruise
What's not included
Food and drinks
Canal Cruise Leiden
Thursday 10:30 - 16:00
Friday 10:30 - 16:00
Saturday 10:30 - 16:00
Sunday 10:30 - 16:00
Monday 10:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:30 - 16:00
Address
Meeting point
Blauwpoortshaven 5, 2312 EL, Leiden
Leiden Canal Cruises
Leiden
Instructions
  • After payment, you will be contacted by email as soon as possible to reserve a time slot

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the departure point

How to get there?

  • Public transportation to Leiden Central Station + 5 minute walk
  • Parking garage Lammermark
  • Parking garage Morsweg
  • Parking garage Haagweg
This ticket is nonrefundable

Ratings & reviews

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Lara,  Netherlands Netherlands
01 Jun 2025
Excellent
Amazing clear instructions and great scenes. The audio is available in a lot of languages.. you can take a lot of pictures
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Yves,  Belgium Belgium
06 Mar 2025
Excellent
Everything went very well-relaxing and inezresting at the same time ( in dutch) and the marvelous weather of course helped! Recommended!
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Neil,  Netherlands Netherlands
14 Apr 2025
Excellent
Always like boat trips and this was no exception, nice boat and a nice experience.