Private Tour of The Hague

Private Tour of The Hague

The history of The Hague and its later development dates back to the Middle Ages. We'll begin the tour meeting at the chosen time at your hotel or the symbolic Binnenhof, whichever you prefer. 

The Binnenhof is a complex of administrative buildings, built in the 13th Century, which are home to the national parliament headquarters (The States-General of the Netherlands), the Ministry of General Affairs and the Prime Minister's Office.

The Ridderzaal, also known as The Hall of the Knights, is another important feature of the complex, used for official receptions and conferences. Did you know that it is also home to the annual celebration of Prinsjesdag? The important political event is held on the third Tuesday in September, and the reigning monarch reads their speech outlining the government policy for the year.

We'll continue the private tour around The Hague arriving at the majestic Noordeinde Palace. It is one of the Dutch Royal Family's four official residences, and it's currently used as the monarch's official workplace. However, the building hasn't always been completely intact, in 1948 the central section was destroyed in a fire.

The next stop is another important monument in The Hague, the renowned Peace Palace (Vredespaleis). The building was originally an idea conceived by a Russian diplomat and American diplomat in 1900 for the Permanent Court of Arbitration, but it is now a symbol of peace housing the International Court of Justice including its impressive Library of International Law.

We'll finish the tour heading back to the meeting point or you can choose a central point in the city which you'd like to visit.

Important Information

When booking a private tour you'll have an English speaking guide to accompany just you and your partner, family or friends. You'll save money if it's a big group. 

Starting Point

You can choose whether we start the private walking tour of The Hague from your hotel (as long as it's central) or from the Binnenhof main entrance, under the equestrian statue of William II.