Leiden, Netherlands

Music & Arts Tour in Leiden

Leiden's creative pulse is felt in its streets — in the music drifting from open doors, the murals on unexpected walls, and the galleries tucked into neighborhoods that guidebooks overlook. Walking is the only way to find them.

A canal-laced university city where Rembrandt was born and the Pilgrims lived before sailing to America.

Top Music & Arts Tour Spots

•Rijksmuseum van Oudheden — the national museum of antiquities with an Egyptian Temple of Taffeh
•Pieterskerk — a 14th-century Gothic church connected to both the Pilgrims and Rembrandt's family
•Hortus Botanicus — one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, founded in 1590

Hidden Music & Arts Tour Gems

•Hofjes — hidden almshouse courtyards scattered throughout the old town, tranquil spaces behind unassuming doors
•Museum De Lakenhal — the city museum in a 17th-century cloth hall with works by Rembrandt and Lucas van Leyden

Frequently Asked Questions

Where to find live music in Leiden?+

roamee's music tour of Leiden takes you through the best live music venues, creative neighborhoods, and street art spots — with audio stories about the local arts scene.

What is the street art scene like in Leiden?+

roamee curates a walking route through Leiden's best street art and mural neighborhoods with narrated stories about the artists and their work.

Is Leiden good for music lovers?+

roamee creates a walking tour of Leiden's best music venues, creative quarters, and arts spots with audio narration about the local scene.

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