Things to do in The Hague
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Royal Delft: Delftblue Factory & Museum TicketYou get entry to the only active Delftware factory left in Delft, a one-hour audiovisual tour in your choice of eight languages, and access to the museum galleries showing both antique and modern pieces. You'll watch a painter work and see the Royal family's ceramic collection, then browse the showroom without any time pressure or group constraints.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand where Delft Blue actually comes from without arranging a separate tour or guide — the audio format means you move through at your own pace and can linger on the pieces that catch your eye.
The Hague Walking Tour: Mauritshuis, Binnenhof & Royal PalaceYou’ll start outside the Mauritshuis and wander through The Hague’s historic heart with a local guide who knows all the quirks—from royal palaces to comic book statues. Expect stories about politics, art, and everyday Dutch life as you stroll gardens and stone courtyards. You might even catch locals picnicking by palace gates. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s feeling what makes The Hague tick.
Walking Tour of Delft: Royal Vault and Blue PotteryA walking tour of Delft with a live guide in English, German or Dutch, covering the New Church's royal vault, Vermeer Centre, the tilted Old Church, and Museum Prinsenhof where the Dutch nation's founder was killed. The tour lasts 90 minutes and moves at a relaxed pace through the city's canals and squares.Is it for me?Book the English, German or Dutch walk based on which language you're most comfortable with—the operator schedules each language on specific dates and times, so you'll have a fluent guide rather than translation. If you're traveling with a dog, stroller or wheelchair, all surfaces are accessible and dogs are welcome on the outdoor portions of the route.
Vermeer Centrum Delft: All Paintings & Audio TourYou enter the Vermeer Centrum and move through reproductions of every painting he created, arranged in the order he painted them. The audio tour explains his life, his methods, and the hidden details in each work, while a reconstructed room lets you stand inside one of his compositions. Entry and audio are included; the museum is fully wheelchair accessible and located in Delft, reachable by train from The Hague.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand Vermeer's entire body of work without traveling between museums across Europe — the chronological layout and included audio tour mean you move through his artistic development in one afternoon, with no gaps or confusion about what you've seen.
Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dutch Golden Age StoriesA private walking tour of Delft's historic center with a guide in your choice of language, starting at Market Square and moving through the old town's canals, churches and civic buildings that shaped the Dutch Republic. The guide covers William of Orange, Johannes Vermeer, the Dutch East India Company and water management — the stories behind the facades — and ends with local tips for the rest of your day.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand Delft's role in the Dutch Golden Age and the people who shaped it — William of Orange, Vermeer, the merchants and the engineers — rather than just see the buildings. A private guide means the pace and the focus stay with you, and the two-hour walk covers the major sites and the lesser-known ones in a single morning or afternoon.
The Hague: Self-Guided Escape Game City TourYou download an app, receive an access code, and start whenever you want. Move through eight stops across The Hague solving riddles that make you observe the city closely—from the Hofvijver to Noordeinde Palace to the 13th-century Great Church. Hints keep you moving if you get stuck. No time limit, no group, no guide. Suitable for adults and children 12 and up.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to explore The Hague at your own speed without a guide or fixed schedule, and you'd rather solve puzzles than listen to facts. The self-guided format means you decide when to start, how long to spend at each stop, and whether to rush or linger.
The Hague Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideA private walking tour of The Hague led by a local resident who adapts the route to your interests—whether that's food, art, history, or the neighborhoods tourists skip. You pick the duration (2 to 6 hours), the meeting point, and what you want to see; your Lokafyer handles the rest. No scripts, no memorized facts, just someone who knows the city showing you around like a friend would.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through The Hague at your own pace with someone who actually lives there, rather than follow a set route with a professional guide. The private format and the personalization mean the walk adapts to what you care about—food, art, neighborhoods, or just the parts of the city locals know—so you leave with real insights instead of a checklist.
Delft city game: Explore at your own paceDelft city game is a self-guided smartphone scavenger hunt where you answer riddles, complete search assignments, and navigate to landmarks using GPS — available 24/7 with no fixed start time, and playable solo or with a private instructor who offers live guidance and a final challenge. You choose when to start, stop or pause; the app works on Android or iPhone and is offered in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Italian and French.Is it for me?Book the self-guided version if you want to solve the game at your own pace and save money; add a private instructor if you prefer live explanations, tailored guidance and the chance to compete for prizes at the end.
The Hague: Guided City Tour & Mauritshuis Museum EntryYou walk The Hague's political and cultural core with a live guide, visiting the Binnenhof (Dutch Parliament), Grote Kerk, Noordeinde Palace, and the Palace Garden. Mauritshuis Museum entry is included, so you move straight into the galleries without buying a separate ticket. The tour takes a full morning and includes bottled water; optional add-ons like jenever tasting or beach extension are available at checkout.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want The Hague's main sights and the Mauritshuis in one outing without buying separate tickets or navigating the city alone — the guide connects the political and artistic story, and the museum entry is already paid for.
The Hague Private Walking Tour: Customize Your RouteA private walking tour of The Hague with a local guide who customizes the route to match your interests—from the Peace Palace and Binnenhof to the Mauritshuis and Escher Museum, or anywhere else in the city. The guide contacts you before the tour to learn what you actually want to see, and you choose the length: 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours. Pickup from your accommodation is included; museum entry is optional and arranged on the day.Is it for me?Choose the 2-hour tour if you're short on time and want the main sites without deep dives; pick 4 or 6 hours if you want to see multiple museums and neighborhoods at a relaxed pace; go 8 hours if you're spending the day and want to reach the Peace Palace and explore beyond the city center. The guide adjusts the route to what you actually care about, so you're not locked into a standard script.
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.
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.
Hague City Game: Self-Guided Smartphone Scavenger HuntThe Hague City Game is a self-guided scavenger hunt played on your smartphone that takes you through the city's squares, streets and monuments while you solve riddles and complete assignments. You choose when to start, pause and finish—there are no fixed times or reservations, and the trail runs 24/7 in seven languages. Groups of up to six people play together, competing for top scores as they discover facts about the city at their own rhythm.Is it for me?The app delivers commentary in your chosen language, so non-Dutch speakers follow the riddles and facts without a guide—and since you control the pace, families with young children or anyone who needs to move slowly can explore without holding up a group or rushing through the stops.
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 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.
Private Walking Tour The Hague & Political LandmarksStep into The Hague’s living history as you explore royal palaces, stroll past embassies and statues, and peek into Dutch politics at the Binnenhof—all with a local guide who knows every quirky story behind these landmarks. This private tour lets you set your own pace and ask anything about life in the Netherlands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
