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History & Castle tour

What you are in for
The region of South-Holland has a rich history and this has resulted in several beautiful small castles and luxurious estates. Usually they are hidden, but with this drive it yourself GPS tour you can discover some of them! In a 100% electric 2-person Twizy, with GPS navigation and audio guide, you can explore a number of historical sights and buildings at your own pace. Enjoy the ride!

Price & duration
€ 89,- for a 180 minutes GPS audio tour in 1 Renault Twizy, suitable for 2 people.

Timetable
Midday: 15:00 - 18:00

Availability
The History & Castle GPS tour is available from 9 May until 31 October from Wednesday until Sunday.

Start and end point
Meer en Duin 44, Lisse, The Netherlands.
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What's included

  • A fully charged electric Renault Twizy suitable for 2 people (2 adults or 1 adult + 1 child)
  • GPS navigation available in Dutch, English and German with a 35 km fixed route along 6 historical sights
  • A fixed GPS route with stops along 6 historical sights, estates and small castles such as: Huys Dever, Castle Teylingen, Estate Huys te Warmond, birth house of famous painter Jan Steen, Castle Oud Poelgeest, and castle Keukenhof
  • Audio guide available in Dutch, English and German with all ins and outs about the area and its historical sights
  • The History & Castle GPS audio tour takes about 180 minutes, including enough time to stop and admire & photograph the sights up close
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What you need to drive your Twizy

  • Drivers must be 21 years or older and have held a drivers license for at least 3 years
  • Please bring your passport or ID and drivers license
  • If you are not from Europe, North America, South America or Australia, please bring an international driver's license if you do not have a driver's license in English writing
  • Deposit of €150,- to be paid per PIN (we offer the possibility of return pins), credit card or cash
  • If you cause damage to the Twizy or belongings yourself, an own risk of €500,- applies per reserved Twizy
  • Renzy's GPS tours are NOT suitable for wheelchair users, travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Alcohol prohibited
  • Cancellations: we require a written cancellation statement by e-mail 14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. Click here for our terms, conditions and cancellation policy
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before we go

  • The start and end location is Meer en Duin 36 in Lisse
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your GPS audio tour to check in, pay the deposit and get instructions from our staff
  • We advise you to dress warm and in layers. From late March to early May the temperatures can differ from 5 to 20+ degrees and it also can be windy in our open Renault Twizy
  • For children from 1 to 7 years old we have child seats & boosters
  • If there is a second driver, make sure he/she also brings a valid ID and driving license
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How to get here

Renzy is located in Lisse and only 750 meters from the Keukenhof entrance. We are easily accessible by car or public transport.

By car By public transport
  • Amsterdam Central Station – Take the train to Schiphol Airport Station. From there take the bus number 361 to Noordwijk, departure on platform B2. Get off at bus stop ‘De Nachtegaal’. Renzy is a 2 minute walk away. Total travelling time is aprox. 50 minutes and a return ticket is about €18,- per person. Click here for the timetable

  • Schiphol Airport Station - Take the bus (Arriva Qliner) number 361 to Noordwijk, departure on platform B2. Get off at bus stop ‘De Nachtegaal’. Renzy is a 2 minute walk away. Total travelling time is aprox. 30 minutes and a return ticket is about €10,- per person. Click here for the timetable

  • Leiden Central Station - Take the bus number 50 to Haarlem. Get off at bus stop ‘De Nachtegaal’. Renzy is a 2 minute walk away. Total travelling time is aprox. 40 minutes and a return ticket is about €7,- per person. Click here for the timetable

  • Haarlem Central Station - Take the bus number 50 to Leiden Central Station. Get off at bus stop ‘De Nachtegaal’. Renzy is a 2 minute walk away. Total travelling time is aprox. 45 minutes and a return ticket is about €7,- per person. Click here for the timetable

  • Noordwijk – bus stop ‘Vuurtorenplein’ - Take the bus number 90 to Lisse. Get off at bus stop ‘De Nachtegaal’. Renzy is a 2 minute walk away. Total travelling time is aprox. 45 minutes and a return ticket is about €8,- per person. Click here for the timetable

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"We booked the castle and estate tour. Friendly, competent and comprehensive briefing was great. The GPS guide helped us to follow the route easily. Very nice information on the audio guide about the sites and historical buildings. Definitely worth a trip to book a tour!"
Frank, United Kingdom
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Why choose us

Renzy offers a unique customer experience to discover and experience the Dutch landscape & small historical cities in the region of South-Holland in a 100% electric Renault Twizy. All of our Twizies have a GPS Guide with detailed maps on board that guide our users along the route. The audio guide tour tells all ins and outs about the area and shares cool facts. So what are you waiting for, ride with us and join the fun!
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