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The Hague, Delft & Rotterdam Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam★ 4.62 (269) · 9h–10h
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Walking Tour of Delft: Royal Vault and Blue Pottery★ 4.87 (63) · 1h 30m
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Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dutch Golden Age Stories★ 5.00 (36) · 2h
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Rotterdam & Delft Private Tour: Cube House and Golden Age canalsA private half-day walking tour of Rotterdam and Delft with a live guide in your chosen language, including a train transfer between the cities and admission to one of the iconic Cube Houses. You walk through Delft's 17th-century canals and churches, then explore Rotterdam's postwar architecture and Old Harbour. The tour runs in either direction — start in Delft or Rotterdam — and pickup from Amsterdam or other locations can be arranged.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to compare two eras of Dutch history—Golden Age Delft and postwar Rotterdam's radical rebuild—in one private outing with a guide managing the transfer between them.
Private Delft & The Hague Tour with TransferGet up close with Dutch history as you explore The Hague’s political heart and Delft’s charming lanes. This private tour blends royal palaces, quirky stories, and local secrets—plus easy transfers so you can just enjoy the ride.
Private Walking Tour and Royal Delft Factory VisitA private walking tour of Delft's old town combined with entry to Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer operating since the 17th century. Your guide walks you through the Market Square, past the New Church and leaning Old Church, along the canals, and to the spots connected to Vermeer, William of Orange and Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Then you're transferred to the museum and factory to watch craftspeople produce and hand-paint Delftware using techniques passed down for centuries. The tour includes entrance tickets, audio guides and transfers to and from Royal Delft; your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch or German.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving mid-afternoon or have limited time—the private format and included transfers let you set your own pace through the old town and Royal Delft without waiting for group departures.
Leiden & Delft half-day private tour: two cities, one guideA private half-day tour of Leiden and Delft with a live guide in your chosen language, covering the city where Rembrandt was born and the siege of 1574, then Delft's Golden Age landmarks and the spot where Vermeer painted his most famous work. The guide walks you through both cities at the pace you set; you choose which city to start in, and the 20-minute transfer between them is included. A moderate level of fitness helps; infants and small children can ride in a pram.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to move at your own pace through two cities' worth of Dutch history without assembling the route yourself — the guide handles the sequence and the stories, and you set how long to spend at each stop. It works best if you're comfortable walking for a few hours across both cities, and it suits anyone interested in the Golden Age, Rembrandt, Vermeer, or the Pilgrim Fathers' connection to Leiden.
Private Walking Tour: Delft Royal History and PotteryA private walking tour of Delft covers the city's royal heritage and historic center with a guide who speaks your language. You'll see the New Church where members of the Dutch royal family are buried, including William the Silent; pass the City Hall and Old Church; and visit pottery places in town. The tour lasts three hours and you can customize the route and language at booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're spending an afternoon in Delft and want the royal history and pottery heritage explained by someone who knows the town—the private guide means the pace and focus stay yours, and you skip the standard group schedule.
The Hague, Delft & Rotterdam: Private Day Tour with LunchA full-day private tour of The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam with a guide who walks you through each city's distinct character: the political heart of the Netherlands, the Dutch Golden Age, and bold postwar rebuilding. Lunch in Delft and entry to one of Rotterdam's iconic Cube Houses are included; transfers between cities are arranged. You set the pace and can adjust for any special interests.Is it for me?Choose this private tour if you're visiting multiple cities in one day and want your guide handling all driving and timing—you'll see The Hague's political landmarks, Delft's Golden Age canals, and Rotterdam's modern architecture without piecing together your own route.
Gouda Cheese and Delft Blue: Full-Day Private TourA full-day private tour of Gouda and Delft with a guide who speaks your language, starting in whichever city suits your schedule. You visit the working Royal Delft pottery factory and museum, taste Gouda cheese paired with beer, wine or tea, walk past the canals and churches where Vermeer and William of Orange left their mark, and eat lunch with a drink included. Hotel pickup, all admissions and the transfer between cities are included; you set the pace and can request stops based on your interests.Is it for me?You set the pace and can ask your guide to linger on topics that interest you — Vermeer's connection to Delft, the history of the cheese trade, the role of the V.O.C. in the golden age — so the day follows your curiosity instead of a fixed schedule. Choose your starting city and language at checkout to fit your arrival time and travel plans.
Delft & Rotterdam Private Day Tour: Boat Ride & Blue PotteryA full-day private tour of Rotterdam and Delft with a live guide, covering the modern port city's iconic Markthal and Cube Houses, a 45-minute private boat ride on the Maas River, and Delft's Golden Age landmarks including the Prinsenhof and Royal Delft pottery factory. Lunch, all museum entries, and hotel pickup (if booked) are included; you choose the starting city and set the pace throughout the day.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure from Rotterdam if you want the modern city and its port before moving into Delft's quieter Golden Age streets; choose the Delft start if you prefer to end the day in Rotterdam's lively Old Harbour area. The private format means you set the pace and can linger at any stop—the guide adjusts to your interests, whether that's the wartime history, the pottery tradition, or the architecture itself.
Delft Private Walking Tour: Vermeer, Churches & Royal BlueA full-day private walking tour of Delft covers the city's historical heart on foot, with a live guide leading you through the Old Church, New Church, Vermeer Centre and Royal Delft — the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since 1653. Lunch at a historic weighing house and all museum entries are included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and you choose the pace; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French, Dutch and German, and pickup from your hotel is available on the English option.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Delft's layers — the art, the royalty, the trade, the pottery — in a single day without building the itinerary yourself. A private guide means you move at your own speed and can ask about the details that catch your eye, which matters if this is your first time in the city or if you want more than a surface pass through the canals.
Rotterdam & Delft Walking Tour: Cube Houses & Royal DelftA walking tour of Rotterdam and Delft covering seven and a half hours with a live English-speaking guide. You walk through Rotterdam's cube houses, the Old Harbor, and the Erasmus Bridge, then travel by train to Delft to see Royal Delft pottery, the Vermeer Centre, and Museum Prinsenhof where Willem of Orange was assassinated. The tour includes a drink and entry to the cube houses; train fare runs about 10 euros and is payable by card at the station.Is it for me?The tour runs seven and a half hours on foot with multiple stops, so it suits travelers comfortable with steady walking and a full day out. If you prefer a shorter outing or need frequent breaks, a half-day tour of one city alone would be a better fit.
Delft, The Hague, Rotterdam & Kinderdijk Private Tour from AmsterdamA private guided tour from Amsterdam visiting Delft, The Hague, Rotterdam and Kinderdijk over eight to nine hours with a driver who explains the stops. You paint your own Delft Blue tiles at Royal Delft; see Rembrandt and Vermeer at the 17th-century Mauritshuis, including The Girl with the Pearl Earring; walk the Binnenhof, the oldest parliament still in use, dating to the 13th century; visit the Peace Palace, home to the International Court of Justice; and stand among the 19 UNESCO windmills of Kinderdijk, which have managed water levels for over 700 years. The tour includes private transportation, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle; you choose between a small group or a larger private group at checkout.Is it for me?Choose the small group option if you prefer a quieter experience with fewer people; the larger private group works better if you're traveling with family or friends and want to share the cost. Either way, the fixed itinerary and driver mean you're not navigating between four cities yourself—the day stays on track from Delft through Kinderdijk without anyone building the schedule.
Up to 2 hours (3)
Delft Mystery Quest: Blue Pottery Trail, 11 StopsA self-guided mystery quest walk in Delft using the Questo app on your smartphone, where you play a 16th-century potter recovering a stolen Royal vase by solving riddles at 11 stops across the historic city. The walk covers the Eastern Gate, Koornmarkt canals, Market Square, Nieuwe Kerk, Vermeer Centrum, Old Church, Museum Prinsenhof (where William of Orange was assassinated), and Windmill de Roos. You move at your own pace and can start anytime; one device works for up to three players.Is it for me?Choose this quest if you want to explore Delft's history at your own pace without a guide—the app delivers the story and the riddles, so you move when you're ready and linger where you want. If you prefer a live guide leading a group, that's a different option at checkout.
Delft Walking Tour: 2 hours with a local guideA 2-hour walking tour of Delft led by a local English-speaking guide who covers the city's canals, cobblestone streets, the Delft Blue pottery heritage, Johannes Vermeer's birthplace, and the town's royal history. The city centre is virtually free of cars, making it walkable end to end. Groups stay under 5 people, and the guide offers recommendations for where to go next and which tourist traps to skip.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving without a car or staying outside the centre—your guide meets you at the Markt and walks the compact core with you, so you'll know which neighborhoods to explore next on your own.
Delft self-guided audio walking tour: 7 languages on your phoneA self-guided audio walking tour of Delft's city center, available in 7 languages on your smartphone with GPS guidance and offline access. The tour covers 4.3 kilometers through the Nieuwe Kerk, Beestenmarkt, city hall, and the Oostpoort gate, with 40 audio stories about Delft blue pottery, royal history and painter Johannes Vermeer. You receive activation instructions by email and control the pace entirely — start when you want, pause where you want, skip what doesn't interest you.Is it for me?The pace is entirely yours — you walk when you want, pause where you want, and listen to the stories that interest you. This works best if you're comfortable walking 4.3 kilometers on your own and prefer to explore without a guide's schedule or group rhythm dictating when you move on.
2 to 5 hours (5)
Delft Walking Tour: Vermeer, William of Orange & Delft BlueA private walking tour of Delft's historic center with a professional guide in your choice of language. You walk the atmospheric streets where Johannes Vermeer lived and worked, pass the Prinsenhof and its statue of William of Orange, see the Delft Blue workshops in action, and visit the medieval market squares and city gates. The guide tailors the route to what interests you, so you set the pace and choose which sights to linger on. Duration is 2.5 hours; church entry and museum admission are separate.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move at your own pace and choose which sights to linger on — a private guide means the route bends to what interests you, not the other way around. It works well for a first visit to Delft, but also for anyone who has been before and wants to dig deeper into the places that matter to them.
Photography Workshop in Delft: Canal & Hidden GemsA three-hour photography workshop in Delft's historical center where you walk five kilometers through canals and past landmarks like the Prinsenhof, Oostpoort, Oude and Nieuwe Kerk, learning composition and framing from a guide who speaks English, German or Dutch. Groups stay under eight people so you get personal attention at each stop. You bring any camera—phone included—and leave with a map of tips and recommended shooting spots.Is it for me?The walk starts with pickup in Delft, so you don't need a car to reach the starting point or navigate the city center yourself. If you're staying elsewhere or arriving by train, the guide meets you at a set location and the group moves together from there—the route and timing are planned, so you just show up with your camera.
Delft: Vermeer Walking Tour & Museum TicketsYou spend 2.5 hours walking Delft with a private guide, moving from Vermeer's birthplace through the Old Church where he's buried, to the southern viewpoint of "View of Delft," seeing the buildings and streets that appear in his paintings. Entry to the Old Church, New Church, and Vermeer Centre tickets are included, plus optional hotel pickup and drop-off. After the guided walk, you explore the museum at your own pace.Is it for me?Right for art lovers who want context and depth rather than a rushed overview—the private format and guided walk mean you understand why each street and building mattered to Vermeer, which changes how you see his paintings afterward. The museum visit is self-guided, so you're not locked into a group pace once the walking tour ends.
Cycling tour through Delft: cultural sights beyond the centerA 2.5-hour cycling tour of Delft led by a professional guide in your choice of language, covering the city center and the quieter sights that sit just outside it — courtyards, parks, the Vermeer Centre and Museum Prinsenhof. The route reaches places on foot alone would take much longer, and bottled water is included. Children from age 8 are welcome; all surfaces are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to cover more ground than a walking tour allows and see the quieter, less-visited corners of Delft — the courtyards, parks and sights beyond the center that make the city feel lived-in rather than staged. Small groups keep the pace conversational and the stops unhurried.
3-Course Walking Dinner in Delft with Guided ToursA 3-course walking dinner in Delft that strings together three local restaurants with guided tours of the old city center in between. You start at the historic weighing house with a starter, walk to the former Meat Hall for the main course, then finish at a dessert restaurant near the old weapons arsenal. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French, German or Dutch, and every course includes a drink.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn Delft's history—the tower from 1270, William of Orange's story, the microbe discoverer's house—while eating at local spots instead of sitting in one restaurant all night. The fixed route and timing mean the evening holds together without you planning the stops or the walk.
Delft Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 22 bookable options for Delft Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at € 3. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 501 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 22 of the 22 options offer free cancellation. 11 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Delft Tours cost?
Prices start at € 3. There are 22 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 22 of the 22 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
The Hague, Delft & Rotterdam Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.6 out of 5 across 269 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 11 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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