Use Tourist Day Tickets to easily travel around South Holland by bus, tram, metro or waterbus. The province is simply teeming with exciting attractions and cities, which can make the experience a bit overwhelming. To get the most out of Tourist Day Tickets, we have put together several inspiring routes for you. This balanced route is your ticket to a fun-packed day with a wide range of very different activities!
Begin the castle tour at Rhoon Castle. This castle is located just below Rotterdam near the town of Rhoon. The romantic castle is a fortified keep from the 15th century and built by the Van Duyvelant family. In the castle you can wander through the different rooms and discover various works of art. Tours, lectures and exhibitions are organized in the castle where you can learn all kinds of things about the castle. Not only the castle itself is worth a visit, but also the various gardens surrounding the castle are a must-see. For example, you will find an English garden, a Baroque garden and a castle forest that you can walk through.
Travel on to Voorschoten. This is where the centuries-old castle Duivenvoorde can be found. Built in the 17th century by order of Johan van Wassenaar, the castle was a summer residence for the family. The castle has countless stories. Those who want to learn more about the history of this castle can book a guided tour with a topic of their choice. You can also choose to explore the museum on your own with an audio tour. A large walking park surrounds the castle. Bring your own lunch or picnic and enjoy a delicious meal in the grass of the castle.
Haven’t soaked up enough culture yet? Then travel on to Huys te Warmont with the Tourist Day Ticket. This 18th century house was inhabited for centuries by the high lords of Warmond. On this baroque estate you can walk past beautiful trees, marshes and oak lanes. Especially in spring, the garden of Huys te Warmont is a popular place to visit, because that is when everything is in bloom. The architecture of the garden and landscape makes you marvel. Surrounding the historic building is a large forest which invites for a long walk. Unfortunately, you cannot visit Huys te Warmont from the inside.