Delft: Full Day Private Tour including Lunch

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 Center, 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.

Itinerary

1. Station Delft - Delft Railway Station

   You will meet your guide at Station Delft. This is right next to the city center, so you can immediately start the tour.

   · 10 min

2. You will make your way to the south of the city center. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory, and we'll see an office of the Dutch East India Company. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his painting 'View of Delft'.

   · 25 min

3. Maria van Jessekerk

   As you walk north, along Delft's second-oldest canal, you will pass by several interesting locations, among them Delft's old synagogue. After that, you will find the city's Catholic Church: the Maria van Jessekerk. You'll briefly see its interior before continuing your way.

   · 25 min· Admission included

4. Markt

   Through the Beestenmarkt, and past the former house of Johannes Vermeer, you will now reach Delft's market square. On this square, you will find The second-tallest church of The Netherlands! Do you know who's buried underneath? Your guide will tell you all about it. Also learn about that statue of a man, Hugo Grotius, and the Delft's stunning old town hall.

   · 20 min

5. Nouvelle Église de Delft

   You will enter the famous New Church together with your guide. This is the church where the Dutch royal family is buried. If you feel like it, you can also climb its tower (about 365 steps!) for an impressive view.

   · 25 min· Admission included

6. Vermeer Centrum Delft

   When you say Delft, you say Johannes Vermeer. The master of light was born and raised here, and he is buried in Delft too. To learn a bit more about his life and his work, you will visit the Vermeer Centrum. There you will find copies of all his work.

   · 45 min· Admission included

7. You will have lunch in Delft's historical weighing house, right behind the old town hall. This lunch, including a drink, are included in the tour price.

   · 1 h· Admission included

8. Vieille église

   From the market square, you will make your way toward the Old Church. On the way, you'll walk past Delft's former meat hall, the old house of Antony van Leeuwenhoek and Delft's second-oldest canal. Once you get there, you will enter the church and learn about the building itself and the people buried there, among them Johannes Vermeer.

   · 45 min· Admission included

9. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

   On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will pass by a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?

   · 15 min

10. Museum Prinsenhof Delft

    This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here! Let's find out more about it.

    · 15 min

11. Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles

    To end this day in Delft, you will be taken to the Royal Delft museum / factory. It is not in the city center, so you will be driven there. This place is the only remaining Delft Blue manufacturer from the 17th century, from 1653. They still use the same techniques. You will learn all about it.

    · 1 h· Admission included

12. Markt

    After visiting Royal Delft, you will be brought back to the city center, so you can spend the evening in Delft, or easily make your way to another city. See you next time!

    · 15 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

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

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What to know before you go

• 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

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

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