Delft: Private Walking Tour and Royal Delft Factory
Description
Delft is the city that gave Delft Blue to the world. On this private tour, you explore both sides of that story. Entrance tickets, audio tours and the transfer to and from Royal Delft are included. Your walking tour begins at the Market Square and takes you through Delft's old town: past the New Church and the leaning Old Church, along the canals, and through the stories of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Your guide shares the stories hidden behind the city's facades, at your pace. Then you visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. In the museum and factory, you see how craftspeople produce and hand-paint Delftware using authentic techniques passed down for centuries. Royal Delft also has a shop and a cafe if you want to linger around. If you have any special requests, just let us know.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The second-tallest church of The Netherlands! Do you know who's buried underneath? I'll tell you all about it.
The old town hall of Delft is one of the most important historical buildings of the city. We will walk by it as we leave the Grote Markt square on our way to the Old Church. What is so interesting about the town hall? I'll tell you!
We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows.
This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. The Father of the Fatherland has been assassinated here! Let's find out more about it.
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?
You will make your way to the south of the city. We will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. 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'.
We will make our way to the Beestenmarkt. This is a picturesque square, often crowded with people. They used to organise animal markets here. On our way, we will pass by some former Delft Blue pottery manufacturers, an old synagogue, and the oldest hospital of the Netherlands.
Afterwards, you will be transferred to the Royal Delft Museum/Factory.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverages are only allowed for ages 18 years old and above
Reviews(8)
This was a wonderful historic venture of the city of Delft and the Delft factory. Eliza was a wonderful tour guide and explained the history beautifully. I would suggest to wear comfortable shoes and bring rain jackets if the weather is threatening.
Thank you very much for your review! We will let her know. Maybe see you again next time you visit.
We are happy that we have spent a day in Delft yesterday. Our guide truly made the history of Delft come to live, and the Royal Delft Museum was fantastic. We will definitely come back if we're in the area again.
Thanks for your good review. We are happy that you have enjoyed the tour. See you next time!
We fell in love with Delft! Our guide showed us around in a great way and she way very helpful. The museum and factory afterwards were also fascinating.
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On a girlfriend’s trip to see the tulips, we took a day trip to from Amsterdam to have a tour of Delft. What a great day! Was easy to meet our tour guide, Mia, at Markt Square by walking from the train station. Mia, a student at U. Of Delft, was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable, informative and her love of Delft was infectious!! Showed us all the main sites, gave great recommendations on shops and eating places. So lovely. We were surprised when she told us at the end that we were among her first tours!! She’s a gem in a beautiful city!
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Your guide never showed. We waited 30 minutes Tried calling tour operator who didn’t pick up. Eventually got through to Viator. We were issued a refund. Tour operator eventually picked up. Guide apparently went to wrong loca
You are completely right. This was our fault. It has never happened to us before and it should never be allowed to happen again. You have been fully refunded for this tour. Our sincere apologies. We wish you the best.
What a lovely city and museum. We enjoyed every bit of this tour and our guide was very helpful and friendly. Lunch at the museum was also very tasty.
We are happy that you have enjoyed the tour. See you next time!
My tour guide, Jocelyn, was wonderful and very knowledgable. Even in bad weather, she made the tour great. I would definitely recommend.
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The tour was great. The guide, Billie, was outstanding and showed us everything we wanted to see and more. The solo portion to the Royal Delft museum was great. The self guided tour was extremely informative and enjoyable.
Thank you for your review. We are happy that you have enjoyed our tour. See you next time!
