Which Leiden tour suits you?
Choose the City Centre Route for major historic places and a compact introduction. Market & Craft combines trade, local flavours and family businesses. Canals & City is longer and works well by bicycle.
- ✓City Centre Route: history and key sights
- ✓Market & Craft: market days and local stories
- ✓Canals & City: greenery, science and cycling
- ✓Custom route: choose your own stops
Why choose a self-guided tour?
A self-guided tour combines the freedom of exploring alone with the structure of a planned route. Stop for coffee, spend longer in a museum or resume later. GPS helps you continue from your current position.
Tours on market days
On Wednesday and Saturday, the Market & Craft route adapts automatically. You can discover a true Leiden fishmonger, a stall serving freshly made stroopwafels and vendors selling local cheese. On other days, the route points to Schaapsvishandel's permanent fish shop, a Leiden family business since 1938.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book in advance?
The digital routes have no fixed starting time. Booking ahead can still be useful for museums and paid attractions.
Can I stop halfway?
Yes. Your progress is saved locally so you can resume the route later.
Does the tour work without a guide?
Yes. The map, route order and stories are designed for independent use.