Top The Hague Art & Culture

Marvel at the optical illusions of Dutch artist M C Escher with entrance to the Escher in the Palace (Escher in Het Pales) exhibition in The Hague. Head inside the exhibition, housed in the former Royal Palace, and view over 150 of Escher’s mathematically inspired masterpieces independently. Admire the 20th-century artist’s best-known pieces, including ‘Descending and Ascending;’ a depiction of a never-ending staircase; and chart his early works and life story. Finish at the interactive exhibition zone that lets you try and solve some of Escher’s artistic puzzles by hand.

The Mauritshuis is renowned for its impressive collection of Dutch Golden Age paintings, including masterpieces like Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and Rembrandt’s The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp. This private tour gives art lovers the chance to discover the Royal Cabinet of Paintings with an art historian guide, offering additional insight into the famous works. Also included is a walking tour of the Old Town, a visit to the City Hall and an optional tour of The Hague Historical Museum or the Gemeentemuseum.

Skip the line at the Royal Delft museum when you purchase your ticket in advance.  Guaranteed entry allows you to make the most of your time inside the museum. Discover nearly 400 years of Delft Blue history at your own pace. With no restrictive tour group, you’re free to explore independently and only visit areas that interest you.

Take a private tour of Delft and delve into the city’s royal history with this customizable, half-day walking tour. Famed for its iconic Delftware (or Delft Blue) pottery, its historic Old Town and its connections with the Dutch Royal Family, Delft is one of the Netherlands’ most popular day trip destinations. On this tour, you'll explore the Old Town, where you’ll stumble upon sights like the Prince’s Court and City Hall, and visit the New Church, the final resting place of William the Silent an other notable royals.

Discover the historical highlights and cultural delights of The Hague on a private walking tour of the resplendent city. With a knowledgeable guide, visit architectural gems like the Tower of Rutte and Noordeinde Palace, and delve into the city’s rich history with visit’s to the Prison Gate Museum and City Hall. Admire the grandeur of the Parliament buildings around the Binnenhof, the city’s cultural heart and conclude your tour by paying a visit to the Peace Palace visitors center. Relish the flexibility of this private tour while receiving the undivided attention of your guide.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

The only place in the world to see all the paintings (reproductions) of Johannes Vermeer in one visit. And the place to learn more about his live, his family and the city he lived in.

On this self-guided GPS audio tour you'll see the beautiful old city centre, where kings reign and some of the world's most famous art is displayed. We'll begin our journey at the Mauritshuis and find out how The Hague grew from a small settlement to the centre of political power in the Netherlands, and end the tour with a stroll along the country's most famous avenue. Along the way, we'll stop by a square that was the site of many executions, a notorious former prison, and I'll point out the best fish-shack in town. The Hague forms a rich part of the Netherlands' history and the characters that people it. Join me to uncover some of these people and their stories. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Winter, spring, summer or fall. Delft surprises you all year round! The city walks of Do DELFT are informative, sometimes practical. But always relaxed and welcoming. We stroll through the streets, along the canals and royal squares. Wondering why the tower of the Old Church is so lopsided? Want to know why the Delft pottery is blue? And which royal highnesses are in the Royal vault? The guides of Do DELFT know and ofcourse they will tell you!The guides of Do DELFT know and ofcourse they will tell you! The tour ends after 90 minutes. It will be your best introduction to the city! On request, you can conclude the walk with a visit to the New Church, the main attraction of Delft. Our guide explains in the church and the entrance ticket is included. Extra costs are 7 euros per person.

A unique experience to discover with a local guide more about the Dutch Golden Age and the life of one of the most famous Dutch Master Painter, Johannes Vermeer. You will visit all the locations connected to this amazing Dutch painter and your guide will bring the 17th century back to life. We are flexible with starting time and happy to adjust the tour to your wishes. For this you can always contact us after booking.

I am going to take u back in time, where The Hague was founded. What is the history of the Netherlands, and what role did The Hague have in the history. How did the Dutch royal family came to power and what role do they play in current Holland. These and other stories will be told during the walking tour. The Hague is beautifull and rich in history. A lot of the landmarks are still here. With a guided walking tour u not only know the story behind the buildings but also what the function is today. History of The Hague is Dutch history and I would love to tell u all about it. We walk with small or private groups to have some interaction and flexibilty in the tour. I like to adjust the tour according to the group. I also arrange water and some snacks to have a great morning or afternoon.

Do you want to capture beautiful moments during your visit to The Hague and take surprising photos? I will help you with both. During the creative photography workshop in the center of The Hague I will take you on a fun tour of the most beautiful places in The Hague. You get personal tips at your own level. The group workshop is a 1 on 1 lesson experience and therefore it is open to all photographic levels. I can adapt to all my students: beginners and advanced students with a reflex camera, students with a compact camera or a smartphone.

Do as the locals do, and hop on a set of wheels for an active bicycle tour around The Hague. This tour will keep you busy and biking for about 3 hours. One of our local guides from The Hague will take you around town for you to see the most beautiful and interesting sights the city has to offer.

Мы посетим с вами самые важные места для всего Королевства! Узнаем куда и когда приезжает король на золотой карете, где он живёт и где принимаются важные юридические решения всего мира, попробуем голланский сыр и настоящую селёдку матиас.

Go on a cultural journey through the historic center of Delft with a professional guide and be surprised! With this private tour, you will get a tailor-made tour that suits your interests and interests. This gives you plenty of time to take extensive photos and visit the sights that interest you. Ideal for a first introduction to Delft, but even if you have been to Delft before, there is still plenty to discover!

The Hague IS International City of Peace & Justice, you know! All for freedom and equity. So on this nearly 2 hour Freedom Inspiration Walk, leading you through some of the finest roads in The Hague we see and appreciate Peace & Justice, highlighting many forms of freedom: political freedom, financial freedom, artistical freedom, religious freedom, mental freedom, physical freedom! This we do connecting checkpoints: hints and stories; art, history and actuality; culture, nature, facts and metaphors. For courage, good mood, good energy, awareness, respect, inspiration.

Intrigued by The Hague’s naval history? On this interactive walk, you’ll get to know curious stories of het Zeeheldenkwrartier (Naval Heroes district) - and experience its irresistible charm by yourself! Starting with admiring the Biennenhof, you’ll follow in the footsteps of an enthusiastic local couple, Kristiaan and Yentl. They created this trail (and amazing location-specific riddles!) for you to enjoy their favourite spots, such as a huge food and drink market, a secret royal garden, and… well, that’s for you to discover! - Explore The Hague during this interactive discovery walk - Keep a comfortable distance from other people throughout the experience - Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way - Solve location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop - See popular sights from a different angle and discover local spots This discovery walk is a fun activity for friends, couples, families, locals, visitors, and team building.

You're in The Netherlands but love Italy too? It's sparkle, creativity, sunny mindset? Every Saturday and Sunday at 3.30 PM you can enjoy and admire Italian inspiration, on this original Tour of Italy Walking Tour in The Hague! Finesse, class, design, taste, courage, creativity, connection, fun, flair. The stops 'touch' on the regions as diversead Tuscany, Lazio, Sardinia, Vatican, Lombardy, Marche, Campania, Emilia Romagna, Abbruzzo, Trentino Alto Adige, Puglia, Sicilia and Piemont, so... indeed a Tour of Italy :). Come if you like (more) sparkle, associative thinking, linking, remembering, creatively inventing: good energy and good mood. With Italy all around and more and more in us the result will be always: sunny, even when raining. Also included: the key factors of happy healthy longevity, coming from Italy's one and only Blue Zone. Detract the fee you pay (also your tip) on a week's stay in a pearl holiday home on Sardinia.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage "Terracotta Warriors Army and Horses Museum", learn about China’s history of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum with a professional guide on a half-day Xian tour. This group tour includes hotel transfer, local lunch and entrance fee.

The beautiful medieval city of Delft has a charm of its own, much due to its numerous historical buildings and being ringed with canals that are crisscrossed with bridges. Come with us to discover more about the pottery that characterize this city, the former political importance of Delft and to find out where the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer is buried. Join us in a walk around the town, for an experience you will never forget.

Cycle with the most famous city guide in the Netherlands! Brent was only thirteen years young when he started his own company in The Hague and since then he still cycles through the most beautiful city in the Netherlands every day. Together with his team of young guides, he will guide you through the city in a personal and relaxed way! Not only the beautiful buildings will pass during the tour, but also the real tips of the local guides and the most beautiful alleys will come along. Brent's tours have been a phenomenon in the city for more than three years and various newspapers, television programs and radio stations have already talked about him! Brent's tours are personal and ensure that you experience the city from the eyes of a local. Cycling with The Hague Bike Tours is the way to discover The Hague. Experience The Hague by bike with The Hague Bike Tours!

Delft the university town and relive its glorious past as you wander along canals, churches, mansions and courtyards, this university town also offers canal tours, museums, markets and many pubs. Visit the ancient, medieval and modern neighborhoods to see and appreciate the vast history and culture that the city has witnessed over the years, also try the best food, drinks, local favorite places to hangout and beat the touristic rush. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the dutch culture and to fall in love with Delft even more.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. The longest lane in the Netherlands can be found in The Hague. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. It’s hard to think of people playing tennis in the 1500s, but that they did, and where else than in The Hague, at the Binnenhof to be precise. What’s worth knowing about the love story of Henry and Katherine Hudsons? This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

The largest city in the country, The Hague is the unofficial capital of the Netherlands. It is where the Dutch Parliament exists, as well as the Supreme Court, all ministries and even the chosen place of the Queen as her “working residence”. This city has a deep meaning for the Dutch, both historical and contemporanean. Come take a walk with us on a discovery tour along the most important city in the Netherlands, and find out about all it’s secrets and tales. You will learn about: Roman period The mystery of its origins William II and the first Royal Palace in the Hague at Binnenhof Floris V and the Ridderzaal ("Knights' Hall") Medieval times as capital of the county of Holland 80 Years’ War and Spanish occupation Napoleonic Empire and the unification of Belgium and the Netherlands Origin of the capital in Amsterdam, but government center in the Hague World War II blitzkrieg, Nazi occupation and bombardements Post-war reconstruction and boom