The Hague Private Historic Walking Tour
Explore the captivating overlap of new styles and old masters in The Hague, the seat of government of the present-day Netherlands and the Count of Holland of the medieval kingdom, including edge-cutting infrastructure, vital energy, and a wealth of landmarks of great political and historical importance, such as the atmospheric Main Square where locals and government officials hang out after work, the enchanting 13th-century Binnenhof castle perching on the picturesque Hofvijver Lake, Noordeinde Palace - the official workplace of Dutch royal family, the Prison Gate revealing dramatic historical stories, and last but not least the 19th-century Passage - Holland’s oldest and only remaining glass-domed shopping streets.
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The Hague Private Historic Walking Tour
What's included in The Hague Private Historic Walking Tour
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Het Plein
The journey starts at the Main Square, located in the former garden of the 13th-century Binnenhof Castle, now home to the Houses of Parliament. The hub of activities dotted with delightful outdoor cafés and restaurants is a great place for watching people in their daily lives, sometimes even Ministers and Secretaries of State! On its southwest corner prominently stands the stunning 20th-century Former Ministry of Justice, adding more to the historic charm of the site.
Lange Voorhout
Then, stroll along the romantic Lange Vijverberg street, which flanks the flower-adorned Hofvijver Lake in the heart of the Old Town. From the viewpoint of the well-shaded street, you can fully capture the enchanting vistas of the Binnenhof castle, perching on the opposite bank of the lake, which makes it the most photographed site in the Old Town.
Continue to delve into Hauge’s rich history at the Prison Gate, the only surviving of the three main entrances to the castle. Ironically, the fairytale-looking gate hides a sinister past as a barbaric medieval prison where famous Dutch historical figures Cornelis de Witt and Dirk Volckertszoon Coornhert were incarcerated.
Inclusions
- Official Tour Guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- At the Thorbecke Monument, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.
End Points
- At the entrance of The Passage.
