The Hague and Delft: Private Half-Day Tour with Transfer

Overview

Discover two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this half-day private tour: The Hague and Delft, with a transfer between the cities included. In The Hague, your guide takes you through the political and royal heart of the Netherlands: the Binnenhof, Noordeinde Palace, the stories of the House of Orange and much more. In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: canals, churches, pottery and the stories of Vermeer, Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and the city's remarkable history. You can do the tour in either direction. Pickup and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged. This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

Itinerary

1. Het Plein

   You will start this tour in the middle of Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.

   · 20 min

2. Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

   You will walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here our guide will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, you might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!

   · 10 min

3. Hofvijver

   The Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office. You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.

   · 10 min

4. Thorbecke Monument

   The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our democracy and the father of our constitution! You will hear more about it.

   · 10 min

5. Lange Voorhout

   This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! You will pass by multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.

   · 30 min

6. Noordeinde Palace

   You will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!

   · 10 min

7. Grote Kerk

   We will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. It is quite an uncommon tower. And what is that stork doing on top of it?

   · 20 min

8. Statue of Johan de Witt

   Another statue. This is the only head of government in the world that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.

   · 20 min

9. Museum Prinsenhof Delft

   After a short ride, you will arrive in Delft and enter the city. You will immediately pass by a historic site, where the Father of the Fatherland has been killed. You will learn about this.

   · 20 min

10. Vieille église

    You'll see the leaning tower of Delft. Many famous people have been buried in this church, like Johannes Vermeer and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.

    · 20 min

11. On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will see the oldest house of Delft. It now has a heavily decorated facade, as it houses the Water Board since 1645. What is this and why was (and is) it so important?

    · 10 min

12. Markt

    On the market square, you will see Delft's old town hall, the New Church (with the royal grave tombs), the oldest shop in Delft, a statue of the Father of International Law and the place where Johannes Vermeer was raised.

    · 20 min

13. Maria van Jessekerk

    Another church. This one is Catholic. There is something interesting about its design.

    · 10 min

14. As you make your way south, you will pass by the old synagogue of the city.

    · 10 min

15. Next to the old weapons arsenal of Holland, you will also see a former office building of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the biggest company to have ever existed.

    · 20 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this. If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

How to use your ticket

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 in case of bad weather.

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