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Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age

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The Hague, Netherlands
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2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch

Overview

Discover the stories behind Delft's facades on this private walking tour.

Your tour begins on the Market Square, right in front of the towering New Church. From here you explore Delft's old town with your own guide, walking along canals and historic houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age.

See Delft's famous sites like the leaning Old Church, and discover lesser-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office and the Meat Hall, as your guide brings to life the stories of William of Orange, Vermeer, and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek.

Expect real insider tips, great photo spots, and details about Delft that most visitors would otherwise miss. By the end of the tour, you'll know more about Delft than the average local.

Perfect for travelers who want to understand Delft beyond the guidebooks.

And if you have a special interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

What's Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Meeting at a location of your choice in the city center
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to the Old Church and New Church (optional, available on request)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Meet your guide at the statue of Hugo Grotius on the Markt. Staying in the centre of Delft (within about 1 km of the Markt)? Choose your hotel at checkout and your guide will meet you there on foot.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Nieuwe Kerk

Your guide welcomes you on Delft's historic Market Square, one of the oldest market squares in the Netherlands, beside the statue of Hugo Grotius. This is where the tour starts. The New Church is the burial place of the Dutch royal family and of Grotius himself, and its tower is the second-tallest church tower in the country. Your guide places this iconic landmark in its historical and cultural context.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stadhuis Delft

The historic town hall of Delft is one of the city's most important civic buildings. You pass it as you leave the Market Square on your way to the Old Church. Behind its elegant Renaissance facade lies a turbulent history of fires, justice and city government, including its role as a prison.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Church

After leaving the Market Square, you pass the former Butter House, the old Weigh House and the former home of Antony van Leeuwenhoek, before entering Delft's former beer brewing quarter. Here stands the Old Church, famous for its strikingly leaning tower, with the grave of Johannes Vermeer inside. Your guide explains why the tower began to lean almost as soon as it was built.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Prinsenhof Delft

Opposite the Old Church stands the Prinsenhof, a former monastery that later became a residence of William of Orange, the Father of the Fatherland. This site played a decisive role in Dutch history: William of Orange was assassinated here in 1584. Your guide explains how this event shaped the future of the Netherlands and why Delft became so closely linked to the House of Orange.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

Along the Oude Delft canal, your guide points out the oldest surviving house in the city. Since 1645, this richly decorated building has housed the local Water Board. You hear what a water board is, why it was vital to the survival and prosperity of Delft, and why water management has always been a matter of life and death in the Netherlands.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Armamentarium

Continuing south along the Oude Delft canal, you pass some of the city's most impressive historic houses. In the south of the city, you find two powerful reminders of Delft's Golden Age: the former armory of the States of Holland and the main building of the Delft chamber of the Dutch East India Company. Your guide explains Delft's role in the military, maritime and commercial rise of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you also see the exact spot where Johannes Vermeer stood when he painted his famous View of Delft.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vrienden van de Synagoge Delft

Walking north along Delft's second-oldest canal, once the city's grain market, you pass Delft's former synagogue. The building reflects the long presence of a Jewish community in the city.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beestenmarkt

The tour ends on the Beestenmarkt, a former animal market just behind the Market Square where the walk began. Today this lively, picturesque square is one of Delft's most popular meeting places, lined with cafés and restaurants. If you like, your guide is happy to share tips on where to enjoy a good beer, a snack or a relaxed dinner, so you can make the most of the rest of your stay in Delft.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • All fees and taxes
  • Meeting at a location of your choice in the city center
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Entry to the Old Church and New Church (optional, available on request)

Additional Info

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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