Delft 2-Hour Walking Tour | Discover The City With A Local

Overview

Explore the charming city of Delft on a walking tour with a local. You’ll discover the city’s canals, picturesque corners, and cobblestone streets. Delft is a compact city, and the beautiful city centre is virtually free of cars, making it perfect for walking.During our 2-hour tour, you’ll learn about the historic relevance of Holland’s most charming town, visit the birthplace of painter Johannes Vermeer, admire the quintessential Delft Blue Pottery, and discover its connection to the Royal Family.

Itinerary

1. Delft

   Discover the city of the world-famous Delft's Blue Pottery, the Girl With The Pearl Earring and hometown to important royal history. Step into the live viewing box with an expert guide, who will tell you about the city's history, what places to visit after the tour, and which tourist traps to avoid.

   · 2 h

2. Vieille église

   The Old Church, locally dubbed as the 'Crooked John', dates from the 13th century and towers high above the square where our tour starts.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Markt

   120m in length and 50m wide, the Markt is one of the largest Dutch city squares. With the grand Old Church and the Town Hall on each side, it is the throbbing heart of the city. On any day, the square is loaded with cafe terraces and tons of smalll activities. However, it really comes alive during national holidays, when locals gather to enjoy live music performances, market stalls and food trucks.

   · Non-stop passage

4. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

   This unique landmark was originally built as a residential building, but is now used as the main office for the regional water authority. It was historically referred to as the 'House Of Bells', due to its bell-shaped flowers that grew around the porch.

   · Non-stop passage

How to use your ticket

Please don't message or call us if you are late, there is no catching up with the group after the start time and the guides can't be reached during the tour. Meet us 10 minutes before time at the meeting point, your guide can be recognized by a white umbrella with an orange Walking Tour logo on it. Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather; rain or snow, we always go!

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• No catching up with the group if you are late (please book a new time slot)
• Bookings accepted up to 5 people, larger groups will not be taken by the guide

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Activity offered by Guided Tour Holland via Viator.