The Hague Bike Tour

Discover the rich history and architecture of this Dutch city with this bike tour of about 2.5 hours, which takes you through the monumental heritage of The Hague . Hop on your bike with the help of a professional guide and in small groups of about 15 people cycle through the central streets of The Hague. Wear a rain poncho as you cycle through the city and learn about the history of government buildings and majestic palaces of the Dutch city from your guide.

Move easily from one side of the city to the other and start your bike tour through the historic centre of The Hague. Explore its narrow streets and cobbled lanes and, with your guide leading the way, discover many of the city's historic buildings and landmarks. Among them is the famous Binnenhof, the oldest complex of buildings in the Netherlands and the seat of the Dutch government and monarchy.

Walk through this large complex of government buildings and then discover many other landmarks:

• Noordeinde Palace, one of the official residences of Dutch royalty from the 16th century and now serving as an office for the King and Queen.
• The Peace Palace, iconic symbol of the city and home to the International Court of Justice.
• The Grote Kerk or Big Church, magnificent for its impressive Gothic architecture.
• The Gevangenpoort, a former medieval gate and prison now converted into a museum.
• And finally the 15th century Old Town Hall of The Hague and the Nieuwe Kerk, the most important church in the Netherlands.

Learn about the rich history of the Netherlands as you pass by these local treasures of the city and also learn about historical figures and famous architecture. Culminate this tour by passing through the city's beautiful gardens and squares and stop at the Grote Markt to see the statue of Haagse Harry, a popular cartoon character by the late illustrator Marnix Rueb.