How Rembrandt van Rijn became world's greatest painter - Leiden
The famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn lived in the centre of Leiden for the first 25 years of his life. In this city, he mastered the skills of painting that ultimately made him the world's greatest painter.
Most landmarks of his life here are still there and included in this story.
Will you complete this quest and step into Rembrandt's youth?
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English, Dutch, German
Highlights
You will visit all the landmarks from Rembrandt's youth
Challenging games to solve together as a couple or group
You will see some unique parts of Leiden where tourists rarely come
Great opportunities for pictures
Storyline
For one day you are a famous painter from Amsterdam who recently heard great stories about a young and exceptionally talented painter from Leiden. You decide to go there and check it out for yourself as you are looking for a successor...
Experience's route
Starting point Molen De Put
Park de Put 11, 2312 BR Leiden, NederlandFinish point Atelier
Kort Galgewater 20, 2312 BR Leiden, NederlandPlaces you will visit
10
It will take you
105-135 mins
You will walk
3940 steps
Total distance
3 km
Places to visit
You will discover interesting places along the route of the experience.
Doelenpoort
Rembrandtplein
Molen De Put
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
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Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English, Dutch, German