Leiden Private Canal Boat Tour with Drinks and Snacks

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What's included

• Soda/Pop
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Snacks
• Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

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   Pass byOne of the central squares in Leiden surrounded by classic Dutch houses.

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   Pass byView from the water of the dome and buildings of the Old Observatory, one of the places Albert Einstein worked in Leiden.

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   Pass byReconstruction of the Windmill of the father of Rembrandt Van Rijn.

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   Pass byThe old harbor in Leiden, where classic Dutch ships are moored as well as typical Dutch living ships ("Woonboten")

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   Pass byThe gardens of the Hortus Botanicus, one of the oldest of it's kind (1590)

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   Pass byPark that was created after the famous gunpowder explosion in 1807.

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   Pass byThe Leidse Waag is a national monument located on the Aalmarkt in Leiden. It was built around 1657 to a design by Pieter Post on the site of the old, wooden weigh house. This had stood since 1455 at the place where the Oude Rijn, the Nieuwe Rijn, and the Mare meet.

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   Pass byThe Koornbrug (locally: Koornbeursbrug) is a fixed stone arch bridge with a double canopy. For centuries, grain was traded on the bridge. The first mention of a bridge at this location dates back to the 15th century. In 1642, this bridge was replaced by the current Koornbrug, featuring three arches and elegant natural stone facades. The foundation stone was laid on December 15, 1642.

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   Pass byThe Rapenburg is the most famous and one of the most beautiful canals in the center of Leiden, often described as a chic, historic waterway with stately 17th-century buildings. It is known for its rich university history (Academiegebouw), cultural attractions (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Hortus Botanicus), and royal residents during their student days.

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    Pass byThe canal is situated on the western and southern edges of the canal structure completed in the 17th century that encloses the inner city of Leiden.

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    Pass byThe Old and New Rhine separate west of Leiderdorp at the Leidse Waardeiland and rejoin in a canalized form in the middle of Leiden's city center. The city of Leiden originated on the headland on this side.

Good to know

• · Service animals allowed
• · Public transportation options are available nearby
• · Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• · It will be necessary to step on and off the boat, so please keep this in mind if your party has anyone with limited mobility.
• · We will be traveling on an open boat, so please dress according to the weather.

Where it starts

Map shows the general area. You'll get the exact meeting point and directions with your confirmation.