Historical museum tour
Use OVpay to easily travel around South Holland by bus, tram, metro or waterbus. The province is simply teeming with exciting attractions and cities, which can make the experience a bit overwhelming. To get the most out of your trip, we have put together several inspiring routes for you. This balanced route is your ticket to a fun-packed day with a wide range of very different activities!
Good morning
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden – which translates to the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities – is situated in the historical city of Leiden and brings archaeology and the ancient world to life. Their large collection allows you to explore ancient civilisations, such as the Egyptians, Greek and Romans, as well as the traces that ancient civilisations left in the Netherlands. The museum itself has a rich history too, as it celebrated its 200th anniversary in 2018!
Good afternoon
Jenevermuseum Schiedam
Following your visit to the Antiquities Museum you could go to Schiedam’s Jenevermuseum. Jenever is a Dutch traditional strong spirit distilled from juniper berries and actually formed the inspiration for gin. The jenever industry was largely centred in Schiedam for several centuries, which partly makes the story of jenever the story of Schiedam. Perhaps you could even go for a little tasting, as you won’t have to worry about driving with OV-Pay. Don’t forget to have a look in Schiedam’s lovely historical centre too!
Good evening
Goudse Waag
The name Gouda is world-famous for its cheese, although many people are not aware that there is a charming little city behind that name. You could try to attend the weekly Gouda cheese markets, but the city centre is also very suited to a leisurely evening stroll. The central square with the Waag (traditional weighing house for the market) and the stunning city hall is an excellent place to start from.
How it works
Checking in and out with your debit card works the same way as with your
OV-chipkaart. Below we explain it step by step.
Step by step
- Hold your debit card, credit card or mobile against the card reader or gate and you are checked in.
- Are you getting off? It's the same way. And with the same card you checked in with.
- Your payment is automatic. The next day you see the amount in your payment summary with the description NLOV. And the price? That is the same as traveling with your OV-chipkaart.
- Want to see the travel costs of a particular day? Then download the app or enter the 14 numbers and letters behind NLOV and the amount debited on this page.