Rapenburg from the water
Follow the water and you pass the National Museum of Antiquities, the SieboldHuis Japan Museum, the Academy Building and the Hortus botanicus — four attractions along one canal.
The history of Rapenburg
Dug in the sixteenth century, the Rapenburg became the address of professors, regents and cloth merchants. The façades still spell out the city's old pecking order.
Visiting Rapenburg: route and tips
Always freely accessible and at its best in low morning or early-evening light. Canal boats pass along here, so you can also see it from the water.
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Things to do nearby
Location, opening hours & tickets
Opening hours
Freely accessible, day and night
Opening hours and prices are indicative — check the official website before your visit, especially around public holidays.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a ticket for Rapenburg?
- No fixed admission price is listed for Rapenburg; check the official website for current rates.
- Can you buy tickets for Rapenburg online?
- Tickets for Rapenburg are sold at the desk or via the official website. Our tickets page does offer combination tickets for other Leiden attractions.
- How do I get to Rapenburg?
- Rapenburg is a 11-minute walk from Leiden Centraal. Arriving by car? Use a city-centre car park and walk the last stretch.
- When is Rapenburg least busy?
- Weekday mornings just after opening and the final hour before closing are the quietest times at Rapenburg. School holidays, Sundays and public holidays are busiest.