Peace Palace (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Peace Palace?
What makes it 81% Couple-Friendly: A pair can enjoy the ornate courtrooms and landscaped gardens on a 60-min guided tour, then browse the visitor centre together; the setting is peaceful though time slots sell out quickly.
Positives:
- Multilingual audio tour: The Visitor Centre offers free audio guides in 10 languages; bring headphones or borrow a set
- Free entry: Access to the Visitor Centre and virtual tour is complimentary; small donations welcome
Challenges:
- Limited opening days: The Visitor Centre is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; guided tours run only on weekends May–Oct
- Security controls: Tours require ID, metal detection and storing bags and cameras in lockers
What is Peace Palace?
- A monumental early 20th-century complex in Renaissance Revival style housing key international judicial bodies
- Seat of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the International Court of Justice and the Peace Palace Library, the world’s largest specialized collection in international law
- Architecture adorned with ornate facades, stained glass, mosaics and an international art collection donated by nations around the globe
What is so special about Peace Palace for couple trip?
- Explore multimedia exhibits at the complimentary Visitor Centre
- Experience historic courtrooms on a guided Inside tour
- Stroll Renaissance gardens during the Around tour
- Enjoy free audio guides in 10 languages
- Plan visits on weekends between May and October
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Enough time for the Visitor Centre and a guided tour
Couple-Friendly Activities in Peace Palace
Visit the Visitor Centre:
Watch short films, view historic objects and try the interactive exhibit
Tip: Open Wed–Sun 12:00–16:00; bring or borrow headphones for the free audio tour
Join an Inside the Palace guided tour:
Explore the Great and Small Courtrooms, Japanese Room and donated artworks
Tip: Runs weekends May–Oct; book online in advance, show passport at entry and store bags in lockers
Take the Around the Palace garden tour:
Walk through Renaissance gardens and view outdoor art installations
Tip: Available weekends May–Oct; wear comfortable shoes and pick up audio introduction in the Visitor Centre
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Peace Palace
- Book tours in advance: Reserve Inside and Around tour tickets online to secure your preferred date
- Arrive early: Start at 12:00 when the Visitor Centre opens to avoid midday crowds
- Use own headphones: Bring your own headphones for the audio guide to skip waiting at reception
Reviews of Peace Palace
GKS
Its a grand, prestigious place to visit. I attended the guided tour and visited the inside of palace and courtrooms. Everything was explained in the guided tour. It's magnificent. It's a pride thing that it's situated here in the Netherlands. Recommended place to visit if you are in Den Haag. Must buy tickets online months in advance.
Mary Pena
We debated getting tickets for the tour because we had to wait for a buying window, but I’m really glad we did. The tour was really wonderful and we learned so much. The visitors center free tour was also really informative.
adam clare
Nice Peace palace. No entry for anyone who doesnt work there, or has one of the few tours inside, booked in advance. -There is a visitor center to the left of the entrance. -There is a "peace flame" monument to the right of the entrance. The monument has a stone from every country in the world and a live flame.
Mohamed Saad
The Peace Palace is not only a beautiful landmark, but also a global symbol. It represents the hope of peace and the idea of true justice — a place where the world should find fairness and equality.
Jennifer
Free admission with a free audio guide on your phone (recommend to bring your own earphones if you prefer not to use theirs). Very informative from origin to different case studies. However, there was no guided tour and we were confined to a rather small exhibition area.
When is the best time to visit Peace Palace (The Hague, Netherlands)?
Inside and Around tours run weekends May–October. Visit in spring to see blooming rose gardens. In winter only the Visitor Centre is open, but you can use the virtual 360° tour.
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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Inside the Palace tour (2 adults) | EUR 33 |
| Around the Palace tour (2 adults) | EUR 25 |
| Donation at Visitor Centre | EUR 5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 63 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Peace Palace
Address: Carnegieplein 2, 2517 KJ Den Haag, Netherlands
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