The Hague: 15 Days Out Worth Planning

1.Mauritshuis Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,706 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $25Our pick

Spend about 1.5 hours exploring the Mauritshuis, a 17th-century palace beside The Hague’s Binnenhof. Your $25 ticket covers the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. See Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring, Rembrandt’s Anatomy Lesson, Fabritius’ Goldfinch, and more. Bring headphones to use the free multimedia app at your own pace.

“We throughly enjoyed the museum. It wasn’t too busy when we went early Sunday morning so we got to experience it all slowly. There is a hidden lift so if you are going with a stroller you can go up to the top. The app for the museum says the audio tour isn’t Bluetooth comparable but it is.”

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2.City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · from $17

Cruise The Hague from Bierkade 19 in a small group of up to 10 people. Your skipper and live guide, in Dutch, English, or German, point out grand buildings, working-class neighborhoods, canal history, and surprisingly low bridges. The modernized working barge provides water, and ponchos may be available in wet weather.

“I could make good jokes with the guide. The trip was overall very pleasant, beautiful and informative.”

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3.Madurodam Miniature Park Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,559 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Spend a day at Madurodam, The Hague’s miniature park, where 430 detailed models bring Dutch canals, windmills, trains, airports, palaces, and modern buildings to life. Seven indoor attractions add films, rides, and hands-on stories about Dutch culture. Plan at least two hours, or stay longer with a one-day ticket.

“Nice, interesting houses and films to see. good food. not to much people.”

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4.The Pier SkyView Ticket with Drink and Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,398 reviews · 1 day · from $19

At SkyView de Pier in Scheveningen, you’ll spend 12 to 15 minutes in a closed, climate-controlled gondola rising 50 meters above the North Sea. Take coffee or tea and an apple pie or muffin aboard, then watch the beach, sea, and The Hague spread out below. On a clear day, you may even see Rotterdam.

“Lovely staff, friendly and helpful. Tea and Stroopwafel taken on board, prepaid tickets included drink and snack. Views brilliant thank you”

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5.Hop-on Hop-off Old-Fashioned Heritage Tram Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,083 reviews · from $18

Ride a lovingly old-fashioned Dutch tram around The Hague for one full day. You can board at 14 stops, including Central Station, Madurodam, the Peace Palace, and Scheveningen beach. A multilingual audio guide adds context in 10 languages, while friendly Dutch, English, and German staff help you find your way.

“Interesting tour of Den Haag, lots of information, easy to understand, would recommend”

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6.Escher in The Palace Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 896 reviews · 365 days · from $15

Visit Escher in Het Paleis in The Hague to see more than 130 original prints, including the 7-meter Metamorphosis III, inside Queen Mother Emma’s former Winter Palace. Take your time with the audio guide, royal interiors, optical puzzles, hands-on exhibits, and a children’s treasure hunt. Entry is valid for 365 days.

“Super interesting museum! It is amazing how much can be found in this collection. There are 4 or 5 floors packed with Escher’s works. The top floor has some fun interactive exhibits. The museum is also in a beautiful area near a park. We took a day trip from Amsterdam to visit this and one other museum. There are numerous lunch spots near by and you can walk around the lake and see the Parliament buildings. Glad we selected this easy day trip.”

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7.Oranjehotel World War II Prison Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 708 reviews · 1 day · from $15

At the Nationaal Monument Oranjehotel in The Hague, you explore the former Nazi prison at your own pace with an audioguide in English, Dutch, German, or French. See Cell 601, view documents, photographs, interviews, and audio fragments, and learn how imprisonment affected resistance members, families, and postwar life.

“The museum is very focused on telling the profoundly moving stories of the men, women and children held there during WW2. I found it interesting reading about how some were sent to Sachsenhausen from here. I visited Sachsenhausen in February so this helped me join up my knowledge and understanding. The museum is impeccable.”

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8.Scheveningen, The Hague: Sea Life Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 384 reviews · from $24

Visit Sea Life Scheveningen for a self-guided trip from Dutch rivers to tropical seas. You’ll pass through 15 themed zones, see sharks, rays, seahorses, penguins, and hundreds of fish, then look for Max the otter. Admission lasts one day, and a separate time-slot reservation is required.

“Excellent. I love every single part of my expeirence at sea Life Hague. Team was super friendly at the reception. I liked when they feed animals as well.”

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9.Scheveningen Beach RIB Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 330 reviews · from $48

Ride a 9-meter RIB powered by twin Yamaha 250-horsepower engines with a live guide in English, Dutch, or German. After a 10-minute safety briefing, you get 35 minutes on the water, with fast runs, sharp turns, harbor views, and a possible summer swim. Private groups are available.

“Speed was awesome, could be a little big longer, but in general amazing”

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10.LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 257 reviews · 365 days · from $25

Spend about 2.5 hours at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Scheveningen, building, racing, watching 4D films, and exploring seven LEGO zones. See The Hague in MINILAND, ride through LEGO City, train in NINJAGO, and visit the LEGO Shop. Adults aged 18 and over must enter with at least one child aged 11 or under.

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11.Interactive Safe 2,5hr Bike tour with Entertaining Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 238 reviews · from $31

Ride through The Hague for three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Bob, Matthijs, or Antoine. See royal palaces, the Peace Palace, Binnenhof, Chinatown, parks, and Scheveningen beach. The pace is active but manageable, with room for questions, local stories, and a short break for drinks or snacks.

“The tour was perfect. Jurgen and Bob are very nice people. Our guide was Bob. He was very friendly and knowledgable, conversation among the group was easy and friendly. It’s definitely an experience we will remember for a long time. We definitely recommend this group for tours, next time we visit holland we will return to den Haag and book again. Thank you for a great day. Sean and Emma. 🤘”

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12.Food Walking Tour of The Hague – by Bites & Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · from $86Top rated

Spend about four hours walking central The Hague with a local food guide such as Kerensa, Mike, or Mert. Visit bakeries, cafés, pubs, and food shops for sweet and savory tastings, drinks, and stories about Dutch culture. The route includes Noordeinde Palace, Binnenhof, the Ridderzaal, an old church, and possibly Haagse Harry.

“Miriam did a great job showing us her wonderful home town. It was as informative as it was tasty. Well paced but wear your comfy shoes.”

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13.Canal Cruise with music from local artists

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 187 reviews · from $17

Cruise The Hague for 1.5 hours with a guide speaking English or Dutch. Hear stories about the city and music by local artists, from Golden Earring to The Regahs, as you pass old homes, canals, and very low bridges. Meet at Prinsessepark and return there.

“we LOVE how the guide was explaining everything, we have a lot of luck, we recommend a lot this kind of activities!!!!”

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14.Centre The Hague On Foot with Wonderful Storyteller – 2hr

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 175 reviews · from $19

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours walking central The Hague with an energetic Dutch- or English-speaking guide. See Chinatown, City Hall, Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, the Palace Garden, and the Peace Palace. Guides such as Antoine, Vanya, and Margarita adapt the stories and advice to your interests.

“Antoine, our guide, was fabulous. He gave us a very balanced and knowledgeable tour of the city, talking about its history and showing us many landmarks. He was friendly and open and the 2 1/2 hours went very quickly. Highly recommend!”

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15.City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $9Best value

Walk through The Hague with a live Dutch, German, or English-speaking guide. Visit the Binnenhof, Hofvijver, Lange Voorhout, royal palaces, and old village streets before ending at Noordeinde Palace. Expect history, royal stories, government lore, and time for questions on this wheelchair-accessible tour.

“Regenachtig, maar desondanks zeer boeiend en een goede, vriendelijke en zeer kundige gids! Zeer aan te bevelen!”

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