Leiden electric Twizy tour: Drive dunes and beach yourself

Navigate the dunes and coast in an open electric car, stopping when you want for the sea and the sights.

An electric Renault Twizy self-drive tour through Leiden's dune and beach area, where you follow a 39 km GPS route with audio narration in English or German and stop to photograph the lighthouse, beach clubs and coastal villages at your own pace. Groups of up to 8 people can book multiple vehicles. A valid driver's license from age 21 and a €150 deposit per car are required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Drive through dunes and beach area

• Drive through flower bulb region
• Drive through dune and beach area
• Stop to see lighthouse up close
• Park Twizy and walk to beach club for coffee
• Drive along beautiful beach avenue
• Stop to take photos of highlight
• Park Twizy close to the beach
• Take a break during GPS tour

The experience

You pick up a fully charged 2-person Renault Twizy and follow the GPS route through the bulb region before reaching the dunes and beach. The audio guide narrates in English or German as you drive country roads at your own pace. There's no fixed schedule, so you stop whenever something catches your eye. The open design of the Twizy means you feel the air and smell the landscape as you move through it, and the car draws attention everywhere it goes.

The route includes a stop at the Noordwijk aan Zee lighthouse, where the audio tells you the history and details worth knowing. You can park near the beach and walk to a beach club for coffee, or pull over to photograph the dune landscape and coastal avenue. The 3-hour window gives you enough time to linger at each spot without rushing through the day. Parking fees at the beach lot are your choice depending on how long you stay.

Groups book by vehicle count: one Twizy for two people, or up to four cars for eight travelers. Each driver needs a valid license held for at least three years, a passport or ID, and a driver's license in English or an international permit if yours isn't. A €150 deposit per vehicle is charged upfront (refundable), and there's a €500 own-risk amount per car. All vehicles carry full insurance including passenger and third-party coverage.

What’s included

• A fully charged 2-person electric Renault Twizy with GPS navigation.
• a 39 km fixed route through the dune and beach region with audio guide in English or German.
• stops to photograph the lighthouse, beach avenue and coastal landmarks.
• time to park and walk to a beach club or the shoreline.
• all-risk vehicle insurance including passenger and third-party coverage.

Options for this experience

4 options

Single vehicle for up to 2 travellersUp to 2 per booking · 10:00, 10:15, 14:15 and 15:00Single vehicle for up to 2 travellers

Up to 4 travellers across 2 vehiclesUp to 4 per booking · 10:00, 10:15, 14:15 and 15:00Up to 4 travellers across 2 vehicles

Up to 6 travellers across 3 vehiclesUp to 6 per booking · 10:00, 10:15, 14:15 and 15:00Up to 6 travellers across 3 vehicles

Up to 8 travellers across 4 vehiclesUp to 8 per booking · 10:00, 10:15, 14:15 and 15:00Up to 8 travellers across 4 vehicles

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesWednesday to SundayDepartures at 10:00, 10:15, 14:15 and 15:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Renzy

Is this one for you?Book multiple vehicles if you're traveling as a group. Each Twizy holds two people, so you can split up to four cars for eight travelers and explore the dunes together at the same pace. The self-guided format means no fixed schedule and no waiting for a group to move. You stop when you want and linger as long as you like.

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Top questions

What is the Noordwijk aan Zee lighthouse stop like on this tour?

The lighthouse is a marked stop on the GPS route where the audio guide explains its history and significance. You can park the Twizy and walk up close to photograph it and see the surrounding area.

Can I book this tour if I'm traveling with a group of six people?

Yes, you'd book three vehicles, one Twizy per pair of travelers. Each driver needs a valid license from age 21 and must bring a passport or ID and driver's license to the pickup.

How does the GPS navigation work on the Renault Twizy?

The Twizy comes fully charged with built-in GPS that guides you along the 39 km fixed route. The audio narration in English or German plays automatically as you drive, telling you about the bulb fields, dunes, coastal villages and landmarks you pass.

What happens if I want to stay longer at the beach or a particular stop?

The 3-hour window is yours to use. You set the pace and decide how long to spend at each location. The GPS route and audio guide are available the whole time, so you can explore at your own speed.

What documents do I need to bring to drive the Twizy?

Bring your passport or ID and a valid driver's license. If your license isn't in English and you're not from Europe, North America, South America or Australia, bring an international driver's license as well.

Is the Renault Twizy difficult to drive?

No, the Twizy is designed to be easy and fun to drive, even on country roads. You need to be at least 21 years old and have held a valid driver's license for at least three years.