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The Hague Private Walking Tour: Royals, Politics and History

12 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | The Hague, Netherlands
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On average, this is booked 31 (0) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch
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Overview

Discover the stories behind The Hague's grand facades on this private walking tour.

You explore the political and royal heart of the Netherlands with your own guide: the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, the Mauritshuis, and elegant streets and squares like Lange Voorhout, the Plein, and De Passage.

Your guide brings the city's history to life with stories of William of Orange, the House of Orange, and Johan de Witt: the statesman who ran the Dutch Republic at its height, and met a violent end right here in The Hague.

Along the way you also see the Mauritshuis, home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, and lesser-known gems like the Escher Museum (in a former palace).

This is a private tour, so you set the pace. By the end, you will understand The Hague in a way most visitors never do.

And if you have a special interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

What's Included

  • Meeting at a location of your choice in the city center
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entry to the Mauritshuis (optional, available on request)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meet your guide at the statue of William of Orange on the Plein. Staying in the city centre (within about 1 km of the Plein, for example near Noordeinde Palace or the Grote Kerk)? Choose your hotel at checkout and your guide will meet you there on foot.

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Plein
2511 Den Haag, Netherlands

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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Het Plein

The tour starts on the Plein, right in the center of The Hague. Here you learn about the Father of the Fatherland, William of Orange, and his role in the Eighty Years' War: the Dutch Revolt.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mauritshuis

You walk to the Mauritshuis museum, and your guide tells you about the building and its history. The museum holds some of Johannes Vermeer's most famous paintings.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

You briefly walk onto the square inside the parliament complex and see the Ridderzaal (Knights' Hall). Your guide tells you about the meaning and history of this place. With some luck, you might see a minister, or even the prime minister, walking by!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hofvijver

The Hofvijver pond lies in front of the parliament buildings and the prime minister's office (the little tower!). You learn why this place matters and hear some fun stories from its history.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Thorbecke Monument

The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is more interesting than it looks: it has to do with the Dutch constitution. Your guide tells you more.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lange Voorhout

The Lange Voorhout is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague, a very classy street. As you stroll along it, you pass several embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a gallery of statues of Dutch heads of state and more (royal) buildings.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Noordeinde Palace

You see Noordeinde Palace, the working palace of the Dutch king. The flag tells you whether he is in the country.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grote Kerk

You see the Grote Kerk ('Great Church') of The Hague. And what is that stork doing on top of it?
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Johan de Witt

Another statue, with a remarkable story: Johan de Witt was a Dutch head of government who was literally eaten by an angry mob. It sounds strange, but you'll find out what happened.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Hague Private Walking Tour: Royals, Politics and History?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-399542P6

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Meeting at a location of your choice in the city center
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Entry to the Mauritshuis (optional, available on request)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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