Welcome to The Hague: International City of Peace and Justice

Few cities of its size have impacted the world quite like The Hague. Over the course of around two hours and roughly six kilometers, this free tour takes you through the center of a city that serves as the seat of Dutch democracy, the workplace of the royal family, and a bastion of modern international law. Ten main stops anchor the route, but keep your eyes open between them: the embassies, the ministry buildings, and the quiet canals all have stories to tell. What makes The Hague unique is how effortlessly centuries coexist. Medieval towers reflect in the same water as a modern skyline. A royal palace sits on a busy shopping street. The institutions that govern a nation and arbitrate the disputes of the world do so from buildings where history seeps through every stone — yet their work could not be more urgent in the present-day.

On this tour we will visit the: 

📍Hofvijver, Binnenhof, and Provincial Flags

📍Mauritshuis

📍Lange Voorhout and Escher in het Paleis

📍Noordeinde Palace

📍Royal Gardens and Prinsessewal

📍Panorama Mesdag

📍The Peace Palace – The International Court of Justice

📍Malieveld and South Holand Provincial House

📍Central Station and Ministry Corridor

📍City Hall and Theatres

Throughout the walk, I will highlight the history and contemporary role of each of these locations, sharing facts that will help you better understand The Hague and the Netherlands, as well as their impact on the world.