What to do and see in Leiden, South Holland Province: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

January 16, 2022 Hector Krause

Home to the Netherlands’ oldest university and the birthplace of Rembrandt, Leiden also served as a several-year stop-off between England and the New World for America’s Pilgrim fathers in the early 17th century. Today, lovely Leiden boasts the second-largest Dutch city center after Amsterdam. The National Museum of Antiquities has an impressive collection of Egyptian artifacts. The Hortus Botanicus, established in 1590, was the site of the planting of Holland’s first tulip bulbs in 1593.
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1. Zeebaard Kayak Tours Leiden

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Zeebaard Kayak Tours Leiden

Get into one of our kayaks and experience the wonderful city of Leiden from the water. Zeebaard organises special kayak tours with instruction. We paddle in small groups up to 7 people. Suitable for everyone. Max. 8 km / 2 hours. Every Tuesday through Friday in Spring and Summer.

2. Stichting De Leidse Rederij

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Stichting De Leidse Rederij

Leiden is a city rich of water and while boating you can enjoy the many beautiful and historical sights of the old and modern parts of the city. We take pleasure in organising an entertaining and relaxing boat trip through the old canals and green fringed moats of Leiden. Once out of Leiden, we sail into the green heart of Holland with its characteristic wind, water and green grassland. Nothing is too crazy for us! Let us know your wishes and we will take it from there. With our large fleet, we can organise a customised arrangement for anything from 2 up to 300 persons. Ranging from a relaxed boat trip through the 'green heart' of Holland to an exuberant and active trip through the ‘Key City’ (nickname for Leiden). Please check out our boat trip arrangements.

3. Columbus Watersport - boat rentals

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Columbus Watersport - boat rentals

Experience the countryside and city sights from the water with an electric boat rental from Columbus Watersport. The historic city centre of Leiden offers many museums, cozy patios, and small, locally owned boutique shops. The Kagerplassen and "The Green Heart" of the Netherlands are just minutes away for you to explore by boat as well, whether you're looking to take a refreshing dive, or enjoy the beautiful sights of nature. Can't choose? No problem, the entire boating area is relatively small and easy to navigate, so you don’t have to miss a thing! Overall, a fun-filled day for the entire family You can rent the electric boats without a boater's license, and they come fully equipped with comfortable pillow seating as well as a swimming platform. At your request, we can provide you with life jackets as well. We sail with sustainable and comfortable electric boats to 12 people. All rental locations are easily accessible, and are conveniently located near free parking areas. Rent locat

4. Leiden Canal Cruises

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Leiden Canal Cruises

Daily cruises from our open boat. a beautiful trip through our city that has a rich history. Your personal skipper will gladly tell you about the rich past of our city.

5. Bospurus Yachting

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Bospurus Yachting

You can go to Bospurus Yachting for the purchase of a new sloop, but also for renting, maintaining and repairing sloops. We offer new sloops that suit the needs of the modern water sports enthusiast. Our brand has matured through years of experience. At Bospurus Yachting we always have a wide range of sloops in stock.

6. Bootjes en Broodjes

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Bootjes en Broodjes

The place for - canal tours, - boat rental and - private tours. We offer comfortable and sustainable tours over the lovely canals of Leiden. You can also explore the beautiful lake area, Kagerplassen, close to Leiden.

7. Rondvaart Leiden

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Rondvaart Leiden

Every hour canal tour through Leiden with skipper/guide

8. Groepswijzer.nl

Groepswijzer.nl

Groepswijzer.nl is a specialist in the organization of group outings, team outings, staff outings, company outings and group arrangements. Our group outings can be booked in Leiden, Delft, Haarlem, The Hague, Amsterdam, Gouda, Dordrecht, the Hollands Plassengebied, the Groene Hart and the South Holland coast.

9. Tours & Tickets Leiden

Tours & Tickets Leiden

Tours & Tickets Leiden Here you will find a complete overview of which tours and sights Leiden has to offer. By joining forces of the Leiden tour providers, we offer the most extensive choice of tours and tickets in the Leiden region, the best discounts and shorter waiting times at sights and museums. Your day out in Leiden starts with us!

10. Leiden Water Tours

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Leiden Water Tours

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