98% Historical, 100% Hysterical
Discover the story of Leiden. Walk trough the old streets and meet Leidens citizens from the old days. History never came so close.
You can take a guided walk anywhere. But a walk with a storyteller is something completely different! You hear stories from history at the very place where they once happened. The storyteller takes you on a journey through history and knows how to captivate you immediately.
During a theatre tour of 'The Story of Leiden', you experience the past as if you were there yourself. You meet characters who come to life in short stories. Almost all the characters in the theatre tour actually existed. History suddenly feels very close.
The Story of Leiden draws from the city's rich history. The archives are brimming with wonderful stories. The performances of The Story of Leiden are based on research. The storytellers are recognizable by their historical costumes.
The stories are all self-written and almost entirely based on historical sources. The storytellers' clothing is largely self-made.
NederlandstaligMultiple DatesSun, Jun 21Theehuis Stichting JanslandTour in Dutch. Discover what the inhabitants of Voorschoten experienced during the Siege of Leiden. Meet Gerrit Claeszn, who is trying to keep his inn, The Gilded Horn, on the Voorstraat afloat. And join the search for Arent, the Geus from Duivenvoorde, who is busy with iconoclasm. Please note: This walk takes place in Voorschoten.
Multiple DatesFri, Jul 03GravensteenTour in Dutch. How was Leiden relieved? And why was Leiden actually besieged? Meet famous and unknown residents of Leiden who experienced the siege.
Multiple DatesThu, Jul 09GravensteenTour in Dutch. Often, the clean story of history is told. We don't do that. We tell history with all the gory details left in. And if there is something to tell about a supernatural phenomenon, you will hear it here.
Date and time will be determined laterLocation will be determined laterHer neighbors saw her as a guardian angel. People could count on her. They called her Good Mie. But Maria Swanenburg had very different plans. We now know her as the biggest poisoner of all time.
Date and time will be announced laterLocation will be announced laterLeiden was built in the middle ages. How did a small settlement grow out to be a merchant city? What roll did the Vikings play? Is it true that a Leidenaar was bout to become the mightiest man of medieval Europe?
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Book a private tour
Do you want to book a private tour with a storyteller? No problem! A succesfull tour requires a minimum of five participants. There are options for small and big groups. We advise groups over 25 participants to book extra tours.
2 hr
400 euros