Weekly Walking Tour Through Delft with a Local
Join our new weekly tour through historical Delft! You can combine this tour with a visit (and transport) to the Royal Delft Museum.
It is an enchanting journey that will literally take you through a Vermeer painting: you will walk through the heart of Delft with an enthusiastic, young local as your guide, whose passion for the city is infectious. From the beauty of the historic Market Square to the tranquility of its churches and canals, each stop will paint a vivid picture of the city's rich past and vibrant present.
The guide will regale you with stories that breathe life into Delft's history and culture. Walk in the footsteps of legends from Dutch history: from Johannes Vermeer to William the Silent, from Hugo Grotius to Anthony van Leeuwenhoek and even from Peter the Great to Bill Clinton... Listen to fun and interesting stories and get some real insider tips that only locals know about! You will see and understand things that would otherwise go unnoticed.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Markt, Delft The Netherlands
We start the tour on the Markt square, one of the oldest market squares still in use today.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nieuwe Kerk, Markt 80, 2611 GW Delft The Netherlands
The Dutch royal family is burried in this church (as is Hugo Grotius), the second tallest church of the country. You'll learn more about it!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stadhuis van Delft (City Hall Delft), Markt 87, 2611 GS Delft The Netherlands
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 Markt square on our way to the Old Church. What is so interesting about the town hall- I'll tell you!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Old Church, 25 Heilige Geestkerkhof, 2611 HP Delft The Netherlands
After leaving the market square and passing by the butter house, the weighing house and Anthony van Leeuwenhoek's old house, we will go to the old beer brewing quarter and see the Old Church, the leaning tower of Delft. Johannes Vermeer is buried there. But why is it leaning- We'll find out
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Sint Agathaplein 1, 2611 HR Delft The Netherlands
Opposite of the Old Church is the Prinsenhof. This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history, as our Father of the Fatherland has been assasinated here. Let's find out more about it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland, Oude Delft 167, 2611 HB Delft The Netherlands
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-
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Armamentarium, Korte Geer, 2611 EA Delft, Netherlands
As we walk further south, having walked by many impressive houses on the Oude Delft canal, we will find a large state weapons Armory, and the main building of the Delft department of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). 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'.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Vrienden van de Synagoge Delft, Koornmarkt 12, 2611 EE Delft, Netherlands
As we walk up north again, along Delft's second oldest canal and former grain market, we will pass by the old synagogue of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Beestenmarkt, 2611 GA Delft The Netherlands
If you are not going to the Royal Delft museum, your last stop is the Beestenmarkt (a former animal's market), next to the Markt (where we started). This is a picturesque square, often crowded with people. If you want to, I will give you some tips on where to get the best beer/snacks/dinner! Enjoy the rest of your stay.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles, Rotterdamseweg 196, 2628 AR Delft The Netherlands
If you choose to also include a visit to the Royal Delft Museum, you will be brought there by tuktuk (roughly a 5 minute ride). Your entrance to the museum is included in the tour price. At the museum, there is also a café where you can eat/drink something. Enjoy your visit!
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
01:00 PM
Duração: 2 To 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Standbeeld van Hugo de Groot, GW, Markt, 2611 GS Delft, Netherlands
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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