Girl with the Pearl Earring & The Hague private tour with Delft

Stand in front of Vermeer's masterpiece with a guide who knows what you're looking at

A private guided tour of The Hague and Delft with a certified English, German or Dutch-speaking guide and driver. You begin at the Mauritshuis Museum to see Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring alongside works by Rembrandt, Rubens and Frans Hals, then walk through The Hague's cobbled streets past the Binnenhof and the Dutch King's working palace, and finish in Delft exploring its canals and historic churches. No other guests join your group; the entire day is yours alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore The Hague and Delft highlights

• Drive to Mauritshuis Museum
• Tour Mauritshuis with guide
• Walk through The Hague city centre
• See Houses of Parliament and Binnenhof
• Visit working palace of Dutch King
• Stroll Delft canals and streets
• See historic churches in Delft

The Experience

Your guide meets you and drives directly to the Mauritshuis in central The Hague. Inside, you move through the museum at your own pace while your certified guide walks you through the collection—pointing out the details in Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring, explaining the technique in a Rembrandt, naming the figures in a Rubens. This is not a crowded group shuffle; your guide shapes the visit around what interests you, how long you want to linger, what questions you ask.

After the museum, the same guide takes you walking through The Hague's old town. You see the Binnenhof—the Inner Court where Parliament sits—and the working palace of the Dutch King, moving through cobblestone streets at a pace that lets you actually look at the architecture and the light on the canal water. No rushing to the next stop on a schedule built for twenty people.

The day ends in Delft, where you wander the quaint streets and canals with your guide, passing the church where William of Orange is buried and the workshops where Delft Blue ceramics are still made. The entire tour runs about seven hours with your private driver and guide; pickup is included, and you choose the language—English, German or Dutch.

What’s included

• Certified private guide in English, German or Dutch.
• driver and vehicle for the full day.
• entry to the Mauritshuis Museum.
• walking tours of The Hague's city centre and Delft.
• pickup included.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Private Day Tours Amsterdam

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to move through the art and the city at your own pace without other guests around. A private guide means you linger where you want, ask what you want, and shape the day around what actually interests you—not what fits a group schedule.

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Top questions

What is inside the Mauritshuis that makes it worth a stop?

The Mauritshuis holds Vermeer's Girl with the Pearl Earring—one of the most recognized paintings in the world—along with masterworks by Rembrandt, Rubens, Frans Hals and Ruisdael. Your guide walks you through the collection and explains the stories and techniques behind the paintings.

Do I walk around The Hague, or is it mostly driving?

After the museum, you walk through The Hague's cobbled streets with your guide, seeing the Binnenhof and the Dutch King's working palace on foot. Then you drive to Delft, where you walk again through the canals and historic streets. It is a mix of both.

What can I see in Delft?

Delft is known for its scenic canals, quaint cobblestoned streets with historic houses, and churches including the one where William of Orange is buried. You also see where Delft Blue ceramics are made, the pottery that has been a signature of the town for centuries.

Is this tour only for art lovers, or can anyone enjoy it?

The tour includes both museum time and city walking, so it suits people interested in art, history, architecture and Dutch culture. Your guide shapes the pace and focus to your interests, so you get what matters to you out of the day.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs about seven hours total. Your guide picks you up at a time you arrange, drives you to the Mauritshuis, and the day unfolds from there—museum, walking tour of The Hague, then Delft.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not part of this tour. Your guide can recommend places to eat in The Hague or Delft, and you can build a break into the day if you want one.