A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Hague’s Historical Centre

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A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Hague’s Historical Centre

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Overview

Take a self-guided audio tour through The Hague - the political heart of The Netherlands. Explore elegant streets filled with powerful buildings, from royal palaces to Het Torentje (the Prime Minister's office), brimming with stories. This audio tour takes you through the city's historical centre, pointing out its most interesting facets and share the (sometimes tall) tales behind them. Starting at Plein square, you'll head to Binnenhof, which houses the national government, and the Mauritshuis Museum. Stroll along the Dutch Baroque buildings on Lange Voorhout Street and hear about Hotel des Indes whose guests include Winston Churchill, three former US presidents, Michael Jackson, and Prince. Discover why the city is called The Hague, learn about the only time a country has eaten their head of government, and find out why images of storks are everywhere. You might even bump into a minister or two! Afterwards, you'll know more about The Hague than the average Dutchie!

Activity location

Het Plein
- 17A Plein
- 2511 CR, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

Het Plein
- 17A Plein
- 2511 CR, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

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A Self-Guided Audio Tour of The Hague’s Historical Centre in English

2h
Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Price details

NZ$17.20 x 1 AdultNZ$17.20

Total

What's included, what's not

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transport

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Het Plein (Pass by)

You'll start at this elegant square surrounded by cafés and government buildings, discovering what it was nearly renamed during German occupation. Experience the vibrant political heart of The Hague where ministers and diplomats still stroll today.

Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights) (Pass by)

Marvel at this stunning medieval complex that houses the Dutch Parliament, with its iconic towers and courtyards dating back to the 13th century. Walk through the same halls where the country's most important political decisions are made.

Mauritshuis (Pass by)

Pass by this exquisite Dutch Golden Age palace that now showcases world-famous masterpieces including Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring." Admire the elegant façade of this former royal residence turned celebrated art museum.

Het Torentje (Prime Minister’s office) (Pass by)

You'll see the Prime Minister's iconic office tower, a small but powerful building where Dutch leaders have worked for centuries. Learn why this unassuming structure has witnessed some of the nation's most dramatic political moments.

Lange Voorhout (Pass by)

Stroll along The Hague's most prestigious tree-lined boulevard, often called the Dutch Champs-Élysées, flanked by impressive Baroque palaces. Enjoy the elegant atmosphere where art galleries, embassies, and grand hotels create a sophisticated urban experience.

Noordeinde Palace (Pass by)

You'll pass the working palace where King Willem-Alexander conducts his daily royal duties, recognisable by its classical orange-trimmed façade. Explore the charming palace gardens and discover why storks have become a symbol throughout the city.

Hotel Des Indes (Pass by)

Marvel at this legendary luxury hotel that has welcomed Winston Churchill, three US presidents, and music icons like Michael Jackson and Prince. Walk past this grand 19th-century building where history and glamour continue to intersect.

Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace) (Pass by)

Pass by the former winter palace of Queen Mother Emma, now home to the mind-bending works of Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher. Discover how this elegant royal residence became the perfect setting for impossible staircases and optical illusions.

Grote Kerk (Pass by)

You'll see the city's Great Church with its famously tilted "Drunken Man's Tower" leaning at an unusual angle. Learn the entertaining storey behind this 15th-century spire's peculiar nickname and architectural quirk.

Old City Hall (Pass by)

Pass this charming Renaissance building and hear why locals joke that The Hague is just "the biggest village in the Netherlands." Experience the intimate scale of Dutch governance in this surprisingly modest seat of municipal power.

Passage (Pass by)

Walk through the Netherlands' oldest covered shopping arcade, a beautiful 19th-century gallery with ornate ironwork and elegant shopfronts. Stroll beneath the glass ceiling where generations of Hagenaars have shopped since 1885.

Prison Gate Museum (Pass by)

You'll end at this medieval gatehouse-turned-prison where the country's most notorious criminals were once held. Explore the dramatic history of this imposing structure, including the storey of the only time the Dutch ate their head of government.

Location

Activity location

Het Plein
- 17A Plein
- 2511 CR, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Meeting/Redemption Point

Het Plein
- 17A Plein
- 2511 CR, Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

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