Private walking tour of The Hague

About this tour

Why visit The Hague

Duration2 hours

Group sizeUp to 20

Price €199 per group

Total for 4 people is €199.00

Discover the highlights of The Hague on a private walking tour through the political heart of the Netherlands, where royal palaces, government buildings and elegant streets sit only minutes apart. Your guide leads you through The Hague, Den Haag in Dutch, at whatever pace suits your group, sharing the stories behind the buildings you pass. Along the way you walk past the Binnenhof, the oldest government building still in use anywhere in the world, and hear how The Hague grew from a count's hunting grounds into a modern political capital. You pass the Hofvijver, the royal Noordeinde Palace and the grand facades of the Lange Voorhout, before wandering into De Passage, the country's oldest covered shopping arcade. You also get an insider's view of the Dutch political system and the House of Orange, from the King's role today to parliament and the senate. And keep your eyes open: The Hague is small enough that spotting a Dutch politician, or even the prime minister, on the street is not unusual, and your guide will happily point out who is who. This tour normally takes about two hours, but it is a private tour, so you set the pace. It combines easily with a private tour of the Mauritshuis for a deeper dive into the Dutch Golden Age.

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A closer look

Reviews

What our guests say about The Hague

Real reviews from guests on tours that took in The Hague, left on Google, Tripadvisor and GetYourGuide.

“Elena was an excellent guide! She made the tour very enjoyable and her explanations about the paintings were extraordinary!”

Translated from Spanish

patricia osorio

Google · July 2026

“Me and my husband had the pleasure of doing this tour on an incredibly sunny day in May. It was truly fantastic!! Our guide knew everything about Dutch art and history and was very friendly and helpful throughout the tour. Our highlight was the Church in Delft. Thanks again. Kate and Gerald.”

Kathlyn WTripadvisor · June 2026

“Fredrico Cassini made our week!!! So knowledgable and fun. We took The Hague and Leiden combo. In Leiden, where he went to University, he showed us Many hidden gardens, knew lots of history, even history of buildings and old legends. With gratitude, Judy and Mary”

Judy

GetYourGuide · April 2026

Good to know

What's included

Included

All taxes and fees
Private guide
2-hour private walking tour

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Pick-up and drop-off (can be booked separately)

The route

What to expect

Plein and the statue of William of Orange

The tour starts on the Plein, at the statue of William of Orange, ringed by terraces and by the buildings where Dutch politics happens. Your guide sets the pace here and can adjust the starting point on request.

Meeting point: The statue of William of Orange, in the middle of Plein. You can also choose a custom starting location. Just add it as a comment when you book.

The Hague The middle of Plein

The Binnenhof

Stand in front of the oldest government building in the world still in use today, and hear how a medieval count's courtyard turned into the seat of a modern parliament.

The Hofvijver

Follow the water around the Hofvijver for the view that ends up on every postcard of The Hague, with the Binnenhof and its towers reflected across the pond and the Mauritshuis on the corner.

The Plaats and the Lange Voorhout

Up past the Johan de Witt statue on the Plaats, the site of one of the darkest stories in Dutch history, and on to the grand facades and plane trees of the Lange Voorhout.

Noordeinde Palace

The King's working palace and its gilded gates, and the story of the House of Orange and the role the royal family plays in the Netherlands today.

De Passage

The tour closes inside De Passage, the oldest covered shopping arcade in the country, where the glass roof and the lamps have barely changed since 1882, with an explanation of how the Netherlands is actually governed.

Highlights

See the oldest government building in the world still in use today

From elegant shopping streets to stories of murders and executions

Meet the House of Orange, and unravel our modern-day political system

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly does the tour start?

At the statue of William of Orange in the middle of Plein, in the government district. If you'd rather start elsewhere in the city center, such as your hotel, add it as a booking comment and your guide will meet you there instead.

Can this tour be combined with the Mauritshuis museum?

Yes, the Mauritshuis sits right next to the Binnenhof, so many groups add a self-guided museum visit before or after the walking tour.

Will I actually see Dutch politicians during the tour?

It's not guaranteed, but The Hague is where the Dutch government works day to day, so it's genuinely possible to spot a minister or even the prime minister walking between buildings.

Can this tour be combined with Rotterdam or Delft?

Yes, both cities are a short train ride from The Hague, and combined itineraries pairing The Hague with Rotterdam or Delft are among our most popular tours.

Is the route suitable for families with children?

Yes, the government district and Plein square are flat and easy to walk, and guides adjust the storytelling and pace for younger visitors.

Can I be picked up and dropped off in another city?

Yes. We offer paid pick-up and drop-off within roughly 100 km (62 mi) of the tour's meeting point, which covers Amsterdam and most of the Randstad. You can add this during the booking checkout, or book it separately, before your tour date. For longer distances, contact us for a quote.

How can I pay for my tour?

You can pay securely online during checkout with Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit or debit card, iDEAL, Bancontact or Sofort. Prices are listed in euros; your bank converts the amount automatically if you're paying from abroad.

Where this tour goes