Delft in a Day: Private Tour with Royal Delft, Churches & Lunch Discount Tickets

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Delft in a Day: Private Tour with Royal Delft, Churches & Lunch photo
Delft in a Day: Private Tour with Royal Delft, Churches & Lunch photo
Delft in a Day: Private Tour with Royal Delft, Churches & Lunch photo

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Overview

Discover Delft in a single day on this full-day private walking tour: the canals and churches, the stories of Vermeer and William of Orange, the famous Delft Blue pottery, and the resting place of the Dutch royal family. Your guide takes you through the historical heart of the city and into four of its most iconic attractions: the Old Church, the New Church, the Vermeer Centrum, and Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. Lunch is included at one of Delft's historic locations. This is a private tour built for those who want to understand Delft properly, not just pass through it. You set the pace, and if you want to customize the day, just let us know.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Your guide meets you at the statue of Hugo Grotius on the Market Square, or at a location of your choice in the city center.

Pickup Information

Up to 1 hour before the start time, you will be picked up from the location you select. You are dropped off again afterwards.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Dutch-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hugo Grotius Statue
Your guide meets you at the statue of Hugo Grotius on the Market Square, or at a location of your choice in the city center.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Armamentarium
You make your way to the south of the city center. You pass a large former armory and an office of the Dutch East India Company, and hear about Delft's role in the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted his View of Delft.
Duration: 25 mins
3. Maria van Jessekerk
Walking north along Delft's second-oldest canal, you pass several interesting places, among them Delft's old synagogue. You then reach the city's Catholic church, the Maria van Jessekerk, and briefly see its interior before you continue.
Duration: 25 mins
4. Markt
Through the Beestenmarkt and past the former house of Johannes Vermeer, you return to the Market Square. Here stands the second-tallest church in the Netherlands. Who is buried underneath it? Your guide tells you all about it, and about the statue of Hugo Grotius and Delft's striking old town hall.
Duration: 20 mins
5. New Church
Together with your guide, you enter the New Church, where the Dutch royal family is buried. If you like, you can also climb its tower (about 365 steps) for an impressive view over the city.
Duration: 25 mins
6. Vermeer Centrum Delft
Delft is the city of Johannes Vermeer. The master of light was born and raised here, and he is buried here too. At the Vermeer Centrum, you learn more about his life and work and see reproductions of all his paintings.
Duration: 45 mins
7. Delft
You have lunch with a drink at one of Delft's historic locations. Lunch and a drink are included in the tour price.
Duration: 60 mins
8. Old Church
From the Market Square, you walk to the Old Church, passing Delft's former meat hall, the old house of Antony van Leeuwenhoek and Delft's second-oldest canal. Inside the church, you learn about the building and the people buried there, among them Johannes Vermeer.
Duration: 45 mins
9. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
Along the Oude Delft canal, you pass the richly decorated facade of the Gemeenlandshuis. Your guide tells you what this building is and why it was so important.
Duration: 15 mins
10. Museum Prinsenhof Delft
This building played a decisive role in Dutch history: William of Orange, the Father of the Fatherland, was assassinated here. Your guide tells you the story.
Duration: 15 mins
11. Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
You end the day at Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century (founded in 1653), where the pottery is still made with the same techniques. It lies outside the city center, so you are driven there. You visit the museum and the factory and learn all about Delft Blue.
Duration: 60 mins
12. Markt
After Royal Delft, you are brought back to the city center, where you can spend the evening in Delft or easily travel on to another city.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Tour of Old and New Church (not on Sundays)

Meeting at a location of your choice in the city center

Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)

Tour of Royal Delft Museum & Factory

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Tour of Vermeer museum

Exclusion

Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Discover Delft

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