Leeuwarden Free Tour (public city walk)

Every Tuesday to Sunday!
Join the most enjoyable city walk in Leeuwarden!
Let yourself be guided by the local experts of A Guide to Leeuwarden. They know the city’s hidden gems, love to share stories about its history and famous residents, and can point out the most beautiful street art. They’ll even tell you where to enjoy a nice meal or drink after the walk. For ten years running, this has been rated the most fun tour in Leeuwarden on TripAdvisor and Google!

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Start:
Our tours begin at theOldehoofsterkerkhof, the large square next to the Oldehove (the leaning tower).
Our guides wait at the entrance of the Leeuwarden Visitor Center by Paviljoen Obe, opposite the shops Ut Streekie and De Hofdame. The walk lasts about 1.5 hours.

Price:
This is a Free Tour — at the end of the walk, you decide what it was worth and how much you’d like to contribute.

Language:
This city walk is conducted in Dutch.
Every Saturday at 12:00 p.m., there is also an English-speaking guide available.
From April onwards, an additional German-language tour will be offered on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.

Register:
You can register via the A Guide to Leeuwarden website.
As groups are now smaller, tours tend to fill up quickly — so we recommend booking in advance. This also allows us to schedule extra guides when needed, ensuring no one misses out.
Click here to sign up.

When?
Tuesday – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday – 1:30 p.m.
Friday – 1:30 p.m.
Saturday – 12:00 p.m. (also in English)
Saturday – 2:00 p.m. (also in German from April)
Sunday – 12:00 p.m.
Monday – on request (private tours only)

It’s also possible to book the Leeuwarden Tour exclusively for your own group. Private walks can be arranged on other days and times as well.