Can I follow the Pilgrims from Leiden to Delfshaven in one day from Amsterdam?
Yes. The Pilgrims lived in Leiden from 1609 to 1620 and their minister John Robinson is buried in the Pieterskerk; on July 21, 1620 the Speedwell left Delfshaven, today part of Rotterdam, with the Pilgrims kneeling in prayer on the quay near the Old or Pilgrim Fathers' Church. The loop from Amsterdam to Delfshaven, on to Leiden and back is about 163 km, 2 h 33 of driving on a clear road, which leaves time for the harbor, lunch and the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum. A 7-hour day with a driver costs €455 in Business Class.
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With a driver by the hour: prices per vehicle
| Option | Price | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Business Class, Pilgrims day from Amsterdam | €65 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · E-Class, EQE, EQE SUV, BMW i5, BMW 5 Series · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
| Van Class, Pilgrims day from Amsterdam | €80 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · V-Class, EQV · up to 7 passengers, 7 bags |
| First Class, Pilgrims day from Amsterdam | €100 / hour | per hour · minimum 2 hours · 40 km included per hour · S-Class, EQS, EQS SUV, BMW i7 · up to 3 passengers, 3 bags |
By the hour: minimum 2 hours, 40 km included per hour, and the day starts and ends in the same city. The driver waits between stops. Prices are per car, not per person, with 9% Dutch VAT included, and the same day and night. During ADE week (pickups October 20 to 26, 2026) fixed ADE-week prices apply, shown before you book; promo codes cannot be used that week. Booked less than 12 hours before pickup: +10%. At an airport or an intercity station the first 60 minutes of waiting are free, elsewhere 15 minutes; after that waiting is charged per minute at the class's hourly rate (Business €65 an hour). Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pickup.
What is included in the price
- A fixed price confirmed at booking, with VAT included: no meter and no surge
- The chauffeur’s name, car and phone number before pickup, plus e-mail reminders 24 hours and 2 hours ahead
- Water and phone chargers (iOS and Android) in the car
- Status updates to the person who booked, if that is not the passenger: confirmed, chauffeur en route, guest in the car, arrived
The route
| Time | Stop |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Pickup in Amsterdam |
| About 10:40 | Delfshaven: the old harbor and the Pilgrim Fathers' Church |
| 12:00 | Drive to Leiden, about 35 minutes |
| 12:45 | Lunch in the old town |
| 14:00 | Pilgrim Museum and Pieterskerk |
| 16:00 | Back to Amsterdam, about 48 minutes |
7 hours: €455 in Business Class, €560 in Van Class, €700 in First Class.
Good to know
- The Leiden American Pilgrim Museum is at Kloksteeg 16, entrance through Museumcafé Pieter: Wednesday to Friday 14:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 17:00, €7.50, card only.
- The church in Delfshaven is still used by its congregation and rented for events; check that it is open before you go.
- Sunset in late November is at about 16:35, so do Delfshaven first.
Related questions
Is this only for Thanksgiving week?
No, it works all year; the Pilgrim Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday.
What is in the Delfshaven church?
Memorial panels and a small exhibition about the Pilgrims; the church dates back to 1417.
Can a guide join?
Yes. The driver drives, and you can book a local guide separately to ride along.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Pilgrim Fathers Church, Delfshaven (checked October 20, 2026)
- Pieterskerk: Pilgrim Museum (checked October 20, 2026)
- Pieterskerk Leiden, the Pilgrims in Leiden (1609 to 1620) and the annual Thanksgiving Day service on the fourth Thursday of November (checked September 29, 2026)
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