Guided walking tour of Scheveningen - Guided tour
On this guided walking tour you discover in about an hour how Scheveningen grew from a fishing village into the best-known seaside resort of The Hague. Along the way the guide shares stories about the sea, the fishermen and the holidaymakers.
What can you expect on the walking tour?
The route takes you past the resort's best-known spots.
- Beach and promenade: You walk along the wide beach and the promenade, with the Pier and the lighthouse as landmarks.
- From spa to seaside resort: From 1818 onwards, Scheveningen grew from a small spa into a popular coastal resort with grand hotels along the shore.
- Storms and bomschuiten: You hear how heavy storms hit the village over the centuries, and how fishermen hauled their flat-bottomed bomschuiten onto the beach until a harbour was built.
- Fishing and water sports: The guide tells you about the fishing history and today's water sports scene.
- Good to know: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suited to the weather.
Furthermore Guided walking tour of Scheveningen is near the following sights: Kurhaus (±40 m), Cinema Pathé Scheveningen (±100 m), Holland Casino Scheveningen (±125 m), Sea Life Scheveningen (±125 m) & LEGOLAND Discovery Center (±200 m).
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Gevers Deynootplein, Den Haag
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