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Delft in a Day: Private Tour with Royal Delft, Churches & Lunch
(3) Reviews
North Holland
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is a full-day private walking tour of Delft, for those who want to see it all and truly experience Delft in one day. You will dive deep into the history and culture of the city, together with your own guide.
Get to know everything that Delft is so famous for; from the Master of Light Johannes Vermeer to the iconic Delft Blue pottery and from the final resting place of the our royal family to the world-renowned Technical University of Delft.
This tour includes a visit to the two historical churches of Delft city center, a visit to the Vermeer Centrum, a lunch in Delft's old weighing house and a visit to Royal Delft museum / factory.
Afterwards, you will know more of Delft than the ave...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transfers to and from Royal Delft museum / factory
Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket to Royal Delft museum / factory
Entrance ticket to Vermeer museum
Lunch in Delft's weighing house is included
Entrance ticket to Old Church and New Church
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam
If you want to be picked up from Amsterdam before the tour, we will contact you to coordinate the exact pick-up time and location.
Return
Markt
The tour will end in Delft, around 05:00 PM. From here, you can go to another city or spend the evening in Delft. And of course, we can always help or advise you.
Delft in a Day: Private Tour with Royal Delft, Churches & Lunch
(3) Reviews
North Holland
About
This is a full-day private walking tour of Delft, for those who want to see it all and truly experience Delft in one day. You will dive deep into the history and culture of the city, together with your own guide.
Get to know everything that Delft is so famous for; from the Master of Light Johannes Vermeer to the iconic Delft Blue pottery and from the final resting place of the our royal family to the world-renowned Technical University of Delft.
This tour includes a visit to the two historical churches of Delft city center, a visit to the Vermeer Centrum, a lunch in Delft's old weighing house and a visit to Royal Delft museum / factory.
Afterwards, you will know more of Delft than the ave...
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transfers to and from Royal Delft museum / factory
Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance ticket to Royal Delft museum / factory
Entrance ticket to Vermeer museum
Lunch in Delft's weighing house is included
Entrance ticket to Old Church and New Church
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Amsterdam
If you want to be picked up from Amsterdam before the tour, we will contact you to coordinate the exact pick-up time and location.
Return
Markt
The tour will end in Delft, around 05:00 PM. From here, you can go to another city or spend the evening in Delft. And of course, we can always help or advise you.
Itinerary
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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 minutes
2
Armamentarium
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
5
Nieuwe Kerk
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 minutes
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 minutes
7
De Waag
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 hour
8
Old Church
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 hour
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!