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The Hague & Delft: Art, Royals & Delft Blue Private Day Tour
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Delft
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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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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Explore two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this full-day private tour, with visits to two world-class museums along the way.
In The Hague, your guide takes you through the political and royal heart of the Netherlands. The highlight here is the Mauritshuis, home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and some of the finest Dutch Golden Age paintings in the world.
In Delft, you step into the city where Vermeer lived and worked. Walk along the canals and past the historic churches, hear the stories of William of Orange and Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. Lunch is included here. ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All fees and taxes
Transfer between the cities
Private guide throughout
Lunch in Delft with a drink of choice
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if the option is booked)
Admission to Mauritshuis in The Hague
Admission to the Old and New Church in Delft (not on Sundays)
Admission to Royal Delft Museum and Factory in Delft
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Standbeeld van Hugo de Groot
If you choose to start in Delft, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on the market square of Delft.
Return
Plein
If you start the tour in Delft, you will end in The Hague.
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
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 minutes
7
Grote Kerk
You 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 minutes
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 minutes
9
Mauritshuis
After the walking tour, your guide will take you inside the Mauritshuis. This classy building was built in the 17th century for the governor of Dutch Brazil. Now it is a world famous museum with a top selection of art from the Dutch Golden Age, including 3 Vermeers!
1 hour
10
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.
30 minutes
11
Old Church
If it is open, you will enter the Old Church of Delft, the leaning tower of Delft. Many famous people have been buried in this church, like Johannes Vermeer and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.
30 minutes
12
Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland
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?
15 minutes
13
De Waag
You will have lunch in Delft's historic weighing house, right behind the old town hall.
1 hour
14
Markt
On the market square, you will see Delft's old town hall, the oldest shop in Delft, a statue of the Father of International Law and the place where Johannes Vermeer was raised.
20 minutes
15
Nieuwe Kerk
When it is open, you will also visit the New Church of Delft. This is the church where our royal family is buried. It is also the second tallest church in the Netherlands.
20 minutes
16
Maria van Jessekerk
After seeing the former animal market, the Beestenmarkt, you'll see another church! This one is a Catholic church. Right next to it, there is a house that is said to be the place where Vermeer made his paintings. But it is a mysterious story. You'll find out.
20 minutes
17
Vrienden van de Synagoge Delft
As you make your way south, you will pass by the old synagogue of the city.
10 minutes
18
VOC-Kamer Delft
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 minutes
19
Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles
After you have seen the city center, your guide will take you to the Royal Delft museum and factory. This is the only remaining Delft Blue manufacturer from the 17th century that still operates. Afterwards, you'll be taken to the city center.
The Hague & Delft: Art, Royals & Delft Blue Private Day Tour
(2) Reviews
Delft
About
Explore two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this full-day private tour, with visits to two world-class museums along the way.
In The Hague, your guide takes you through the political and royal heart of the Netherlands. The highlight here is the Mauritshuis, home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and some of the finest Dutch Golden Age paintings in the world.
In Delft, you step into the city where Vermeer lived and worked. Walk along the canals and past the historic churches, hear the stories of William of Orange and Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. Lunch is included here. ...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All fees and taxes
Transfer between the cities
Private guide throughout
Lunch in Delft with a drink of choice
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if the option is booked)
Admission to Mauritshuis in The Hague
Admission to the Old and New Church in Delft (not on Sundays)
Admission to Royal Delft Museum and Factory in Delft
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Standbeeld van Hugo de Groot
If you choose to start in Delft, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on the market square of Delft.
Return
Plein
If you start the tour in Delft, you will end in The Hague.