Route
Canal walk through Leiden
A walking route along Rapenburg, Nieuwe Rijn, canals, bridges and historic façades.
Understand Leiden through its waterways
Go beyond the busiest shopping streets and let the route follow the water. This reveals how canals, bridges and historic districts connect.
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One day in Leiden
A realistic day route covering a museum, canals, the Burcht and historic streets.
Rembrandt route through Leiden
Walk past places from Rembrandt’s youth and combine them with art at De Lakenhal.
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Sloepdelen Leiden: drive your own electric boat from Boommarkt
Rent a central Leiden electric boat for up to twelve people, activate it by phone and choose a two-hour canal route or a longer trip towards De Kaag.
First time in Leiden: the complete 2-day itinerary
A balanced first visit combining De Burcht, Pieterskerk, Rapenburg, two leading museums, the Hortus, a canal cruise and the city’s green singels.
Relaxed Leiden: enjoy the city slowly in 2 days
A calm itinerary with coffee beside the water, short walks, lunch on Nieuwe Rijn, a cruise, the Hortus, Plantsoen, shops and the harbour.