Best Places to Visit in The Hague by Taxi: Sightseeing Guide
Author: Taxibus Bedrijf Wassenaar
Central The Hague is compact, and its historic sights are often best explored on foot. Trams and buses cover many longer journeys. A direct taxi becomes useful when moving between distant districts, travelling with luggage, coordinating a family or group, attending a meeting, or returning from the coast late in the day.
Use this guide to group nearby sights into a walk and plan transport for stops farther apart. If you need a direct ride, Taxibus Bedrijf Wassenaar offers hotel, station and address pickups.
The Hague Sightseeing at a Glance
| Attraction | Area | Best for | Transport consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binnenhof / Hofvijver | Historic centre | Architecture, politics and city views | Walk from Den Haag Centraal and combine with Mauritshuis |
| Mauritshuis | Historic centre | Dutch and Flemish painting | Part of the central walking cluster |
| Lange Voorhout | Museum quarter | A stately avenue and cultural walk | Continue on foot from Hofvijver |
| Escher in The Palace | Lange Voorhout | Graphic art and optical puzzles | Easy to pair with the avenue on foot |
| Peace Palace | Carnegieplein | International law and architecture | Walk, public transport or direct drop-off depending on your group |
| Madurodam | North of the centre | Families and an introduction to the Netherlands | Public transport or direct transport from a hotel |
| Scheveningen | North Sea coast | Beach, pier, boulevard and evening dining | Public transport works; direct return travel can help groups or late diners |
| Kijkduin | South-west coast | Dunes, beach walks and a less entertainment-led coast | Check live public transport or arrange direct transport |
| Kunstmuseum Den Haag | Statenkwartier | Modern art, design and architecture | Combine with other museum-district stops |
City Centre: Best Explored Mostly on Foot
A sensible central route runs from Den Haag Centraal to the Binnenhof and Hofvijver, Mauritshuis, Plein, Lange Voorhout and Noordeinde. These places form a compact cluster, so taking a taxi between each stop would add little value for most visitors.
These sights are close together. Walk if that suits you, or arrange a pickup if luggage or mobility makes it easier.
Where a Taxi Becomes More Useful
A taxi can take you from the centre to the coast, back to your hotel after dinner, or between stops farther apart. Share your pickup address, destination and any extra stops when booking.
- Families keeping children, strollers and bags together
- Groups coordinating one pickup and arrival
- Older travellers or visitors with limited mobility
- Guests staying outside the centre
- Business visitors moving between hotels and venues
- Early, late or luggage-heavy journeys
Central Attractions
Binnenhof and Hofvijver
The Hofvijver provides one of the city's defining views, with the Binnenhof complex along the water. The Binnenhof is the historic centre of Dutch political life, but long-term renovation affects access. Treat this as an outdoor orientation stop and check current access before planning around an interior visit.
Mauritshuis and Plein are immediately nearby, making this the natural start of a central walking route.
Mauritshuis
Mauritshuis presents a concentrated collection of Dutch and Flemish painting in a historic building beside the Hofvijver. Its scale makes it practical for visitors with limited time, while art-focused travellers can stay longer.
Combine it with the Binnenhof area, Plein and Lange Voorhout rather than arranging separate transport for each.
Lange Voorhout and Escher in The Palace
Lange Voorhout is a broad, tree-lined avenue connecting the historic centre with museums, embassies and stately architecture. Escher in The Palace sits directly on the avenue and adds graphic art and optical puzzles to the walk.
Escher in The Palace is on Lange Voorhout, so you can visit both on the same walk.
Attractions Beyond the Central Walking Cluster
Peace Palace
The Peace Palace is associated with international law and institutions including the International Court of Justice. Its architecture and purpose make it a significant stop, but access, exhibitions and guided visits vary.
Check the official Peace Palace visitor information before travelling. Depending on your starting point and group, walking, public transport or a direct drop-off may all be reasonable.
Madurodam
Madurodam brings Dutch landmarks to miniature scale, with outdoor models and interactive displays. It’s an option for families who want a break from museums.
It sits outside the central walking cluster and pairs naturally with Scheveningen. Check the official Madurodam website for current tickets, facilities and opening details.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Kunstmuseum broadens the guide beyond the old centre with modern art, decorative arts, fashion and architecture. It suits visitors who want a substantial museum stop and combines well with the wider Statenkwartier area.
Public transport is a practical option. A direct ride may help when combining the museum with the Peace Palace, coast, a formal event or several addresses.
Scheveningen: Beach, Boulevard and Evening Plans
Scheveningen is The Hague's liveliest coastal district. The beach, boulevard and pier support anything from a short sea-view walk to a full afternoon with restaurants and family activities. Seasonal beach businesses and summer crowds change the atmosphere, so check individual venues before building a day around them.
Families can combine open beach space with indoor stops when the weather shifts. In the evening, the seafront offers dinner and sunset plans, but live public-transport information is worth checking before a late return.
After dinner or a beach visit, check the tram and bus options for your return. If you prefer a direct ride, you can book a taxi back to your hotel.
Kijkduin: A Different Coastal Experience
Kijkduin is not simply a smaller Scheveningen. It places more emphasis on dunes, beach walking and a residential coastal setting, while Scheveningen concentrates more entertainment, pier activity and restaurants around a busy boulevard.
Choose Kijkduin for a beach walk and dunes, or Scheveningen for the pier and a busier boulevard. Check your journey before setting out.
Three Suggested Taxi Sightseeing Routes
These are transport sequences, not formal guided tours. Confirm attraction access separately and use walking for nearby central sights.
Route 1: The Hague Highlights
Hotel or Den Haag Centraal → central walking cluster → Peace Palace → Madurodam → Scheveningen → hotel
Walk between Hofvijver, Mauritshuis and Lange Voorhout, then use direct transport for the separated stops farther north and west.
Route 2: Family Day
Hotel → Madurodam → Scheveningen → dinner or hotel
A simple sequence for keeping children, strollers and day bags together while leaving plenty of unscheduled beach time.
Route 3: Coast and Culture
Mauritshuis or city centre → Peace Palace → Kunstmuseum → Kijkduin or Scheveningen → hotel
This route connects art, international The Hague and the coast without suggesting unnecessary rides within the historic centre.
Travelling With Family or a Group
Share the passenger count, luggage, pickup address and planned stops before booking. Compare the options shown and ask the team to confirm space for unusual luggage or equipment.
One hotel pickup can simplify coordination, but public transport may still be the sensible choice for straightforward daytime journeys. Review the fleet and bus options when luggage or group size affects vehicle selection.
Business visitors
Meetings, conferences, international organisations and business dinners can create several fixed addresses in one day. Hotel pickup and direct venue transport may help when timing matters. See business travel options.
Arriving with luggage
Visitors arriving at Den Haag Centraal or an airport may prefer to leave luggage at their hotel before sightseeing. Compare storage and public transport with direct station or hotel pickup rather than carrying suitcases through the central route.
Arriving in or Leaving The Hague by Air
Schiphol has rail connections to compare with a private transfer. Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Eindhoven Airport require different ground-transport plans, so check live public-transport and airline information for the date of travel.
Need a taxi to or from the airport? Check your fare and vehicle options with Taxibus Bedrijf Wassenaar. For an airport pickup, include your flight number when booking so we can track your arrival.
Choose the Guide That Fits Your Stay
Planning a short city break? Follow the 2-day The Hague itinerary. Staying longer? The complete 5-day The Hague itinerary adds deeper museum time and regional day trips.
About Taxibus Bedrijf Wassenaar
After choosing the places you want to visit, compare walking, public transport and a direct ride. If you need a taxi, plan a ride online to check your fare and vehicle options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a taxi to visit The Hague?
No. The historic centre is compact and many nearby attractions are easiest to explore on foot. Trams and buses serve much of the city. A taxi is most useful for direct journeys to the coast, hotel or station pickups, luggage, groups, mobility needs, and early or late travel.
Is The Hague easy to explore without a car?
Yes. Walking, cycling and public transport cover most visitor needs. Plan central sights as one walking cluster and compare direct transport for places farther from the centre, such as Scheveningen and Kijkduin.
Which attractions in The Hague are within walking distance?
Den Haag Centraal, Plein, Mauritshuis, Hofvijver, the Binnenhof area, Lange Voorhout and Noordeinde form a practical central walking route. Individual walking ability and luggage should guide your plan.
How do I get from central The Hague to Scheveningen?
Trams and buses are common options, while cycling can suit confident riders. A taxi offers a direct alternative for families, groups, evening returns, mobility needs or travellers carrying beach equipment.
Can I book a taxi for several sightseeing stops?
The booking flow supports stopovers. Share the addresses and planned timing in advance. This is transportation between locations, not a professional guided-tour service.
Can groups book a larger taxi or minibus?
Yes. The site offers group and bus vehicle options. Enter the passenger and luggage counts so the available vehicle choices can be matched to the request.
Can a taxi pick me up from my hotel?
Yes. Hotel and address pickup can be entered in the booking flow, along with the destination, date, time, passenger count and luggage.
How do I get from The Hague to Schiphol Airport?
Compare live train information with a pre-booked airport transfer. A direct transfer may suit early departures, families, groups and travellers who prefer not to move luggage through stations.
Is Scheveningen worth visiting?
Yes if you want a lively North Sea beach, boulevard, pier and broad choice of restaurants. Kijkduin offers a more residential, dune-oriented coastal experience.
What are the best places to visit in The Hague in one day?
For a first visit, combine Hofvijver, Mauritshuis and Lange Voorhout on foot, then choose the Peace Palace, Madurodam or Scheveningen according to your interests and available time.