Mauritshuis Tours and Activities

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.

Our guides are knowledgable, enthusiastic locals who love their city and love to share it's highlights and secrets with you. After this tour you've learned a lot more about The Hague and it's people and culture. Also, our guides will have provided you with lots of inspiration of things to do and places to go during the rest of your stay! It's our aim to show the highlights, the hotspots and some hidden local secrets. Do you have any special requests? During this private tour there is a lot of room for customization, so if there are certain spots you want to skip or spend extra time, just tell the guide in advance!

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.

Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover the most iconic buildings of The Hague, the political capital of the Netherlands, and the living and working place of the Dutch Royal Family. Are you ready for an adventure? Highlights: Discover the city’s rich cultural history and the tales of its iconic buildings. Find out the gruesome stories of the prisoners in De Gevangenpoort. Learn about the Dutch Royal Family. Stroll along De Binnenhof, visit current and past residencies of the Royal Family, and see the city’s mesmerizing churches. Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. As you answer the questions, solve the challenge, or guess the answer, the secret story of each place is unlocked.

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.