Photos: GoldenArtists, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Hubertl, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michielverbeek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: GoldenArtists, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Hubertl, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michielverbeek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Kurhaus and the Scheveningen boulevard
Your local guide
Jeroen Mulder
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Highlights
- A domed hall from the 19th century
- A hotel that has survived fire and rebuilding
- A fishing village turned seaside resort
- The boulevard's open sea views
- Coastal history, told facade by facade
About this tour
This session pairs the grand facade of the Kurhaus with the open boulevard running in front of it. You hear how a 19th-century hotel became the anchor of a seaside resort, and see the beach stretch out alongside the walk. It moves from one fixed building to open coastline in a single stretch.
We start facing the Kurhaus and I explain its history before moving onto the boulevard itself. The pace picks up once we are walking, and I take questions about the resort's history as we go. A short note on the building's timeline follows by message.
It suits anyone interested in seaside architecture and how resort towns develop over time. It also works well right after a beach or pier session for full coastal context.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of The Hague before heading out.
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Kurhaus exterior 21 min
The camera holds on the Kurhaus's domed hall, and I explain how the hotel has hosted concerts and guests since the 19th century, surviving fire and rebuilding along the way.
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Boulevard 21 min
Walking the boulevard in front of it, you see the beach open up beside the promenade, and I explain how the resort grew from a fishing village into its current form.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about The Hague: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Kibbeling and Statenkwartier, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Amsterdam time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through The Hague, showing you Kurhaus exterior and Boulevard live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk The Hague live with my phone.
Times shown in Amsterdam time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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