Delft & Rotterdam: Private Day Tour with Private Boat Ride

Name: Delft & Rotterdam: Private Day Tour with Private Boat Ride
Brand: Cool Shore Excursions
SKU: 1145332
Price: 251.51 EUR
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Rating: 5.00 (4 reviews)

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| The Hague, Netherlands

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8 hours (approx.)

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover two completely different sides of Holland on this full-day private tour: modern Rotterdam and historic Delft, with a private boat ride, tickets, lunch, and transfers all included.

In Rotterdam, your guide takes you through the bold, rebuilt city: past the iconic Markthal, the old St. Lawrence Church, and the famous Cube Houses, one of which you step inside. The highlight is a private boat ride on the Maas, where you take in Rotterdam's skyline from the water.

In Delft, you step into the Dutch Golden Age: the Market Square, the New and Old Church, the Prinsenhof where William of Orange was assassinated, and Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century.

Lunch is included in Delft. You can do this tour in either direction. Pick-up and drop-off from other locations, including Amsterdam, can also be arranged.

This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

What's Included

All fees and taxes
Private 1 hour boat ride on the Maas river
Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked)
Admission to the Old Church and New Church
Admission Royal Delft Museum / Factory
Between the cities by train, or by private car if you book the pickup option.
Admission to a Cube House
Lunch in Delft with a drink

Gratuities (optional)

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the option “Private car pickup (English)”.

Pickup details

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

Meeting point

For the options “Starts in Delft (Dutch)”, “Starts in Rotterdam (French)”, “Starts in Rotterdam (Dutch)”, “Starts in Rotterdam (German)”, “Starts in Delft (French)”, “Starts in Delft (Italian)”, “Starts in Rotterdam (English)”, “Starts in Delft (Spanish)”, “Starts in Delft (German)” and “Starts in Delft (English)”.

End point

Markt
2611 Delft, Netherlands

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Rotterdam Centraal Station

Your guide meets you at Rotterdam Centraal, the city's new train station, where the tour starts. Some 170,000 people pass through it every day!

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Groothandelsgebouwen N.V.

As soon as you leave the station, you see the Groothandelsgebouw. When it opened in 1949, it was the largest building in Europe, and it is an icon of Rotterdam's reconstruction.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hofplein (pass by)

You walk past a seemingly ordinary roundabout, but for the people of Rotterdam this place is almost sacred. Of course, it has to do with football.

City Hall Rotterdam

You see one of the few buildings in Rotterdam that survived the war: the city hall. Who are those statues? Your guide tells you.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Timmerhuis - OMA

The Timmerhuis housed the department that managed the city's reconstruction after the war. The building itself also reflects the mix of old and new that Rotterdam is all about.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk

Close to the modern Markthal stands a 14th-century church whose tower also miraculously survived the bombing of Rotterdam. Today it is mostly used for events. You learn about the church's history and about a famous man who was born here: Erasmus.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Markthal

This building has become an icon of the city. You go inside the impressive Markthal (Market Hall), with apartments on both sides and food from all over the world inside, and you taste some Dutch cheese. And don't forget to look up at one of the biggest artworks in the world!

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cube Houses

You have probably noticed the Cube Houses already. Now you walk underneath them and even go inside one. Would you be comfortable living here?

20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Willemsbrug

You walk to the river Maas, close to the red Willemsbrug bridge. Heavy fighting took place here in May 1940, before the bombing of the city. From here you have a clear view of Rotterdam's impressive skyline and the other side of the river.

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boompjeskade

Here you board your own water taxi, one of the fast yellow boats for small groups, for a 45-minute ride on the river Maas. It is the best way to take in the skyline and part of the port of Rotterdam.

45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Oude Haven

Walking away from the river, you enter the Old Harbour area, where the port of Rotterdam began in the 15th century. Today it is a place for drinks and for watching old ships being restored by hand, while the actual port, the biggest in Europe, starts a few kilometers away.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Witte Huis

Close to the river, you see the Witte Huis, the most prominent building in the Old Harbour area. Dating from 1898, it is the oldest skyscraper in Europe. You learn about its significance to the city, and if you look carefully, you can still see the marks of German bullets.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rotterdam Blaak

You head underground into Blaak, the UFO-shaped train station, and take a direct train to the center of Delft (17 minutes).

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Station Delft - Delft Railway Station

From Delft station, you walk into the city.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Armamentarium

You walk along the oldest canal of Delft. In the south of the city center, you pass the former armory of the States of Holland and learn about Delft's role in the Golden Age of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you see the exact spot where Vermeer stood when he painted his famous View of Delft.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vrienden van de Synagoge Delft

On your way to the Beestenmarkt, you walk along another of Delft's charming canals and pass the city's old neoclassical synagogue.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Maria van Jessekerk

This is the newest church in Delft's city center, only about 150 years old. It is a Catholic church, which was not allowed here before that time. And what about its two different towers? You'll see.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beestenmarkt

On the Beestenmarkt, a former animal market and now a favorite square among locals, you stop for a well-deserved lunch.

1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Nieuwe Kerk

You see the second-tallest church tower in the Netherlands, home to the family grave of the Dutch royal family. The church dates from the 14th century but has suffered quite some damage over the centuries, and you hear all about it. If you like, you can climb the tower (about 370 steps).

20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Stadhuis Delft

The old town hall is one of the most important historic buildings in Delft. You pass it as you leave the Market Square on your way to the Old Church, and your guide tells you what makes it so interesting.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Church

After leaving the Market Square and passing the Butter House, the Weigh House and Antony van Leeuwenhoek's old house, you reach the old beer brewing quarter and the Old Church, the leaning tower of Delft. Johannes Vermeer is buried here. But why is it leaning? You'll find out.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Prinsenhof Delft

Opposite the Old Church is the Prinsenhof, a former monastery. It played a decisive role in Dutch history, as the Father of the Fatherland was assassinated here in 1584. Your guide tells you the story.

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

Along the Oude Delft canal, you see the oldest house in Delft. Its richly decorated facade belongs to the Water Board, which has been based here since 1645. What is a water board, and why was (and is) it so important?

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Markt

You head back to the central Market Square, where an electric tuk-tuk is waiting to take you to Royal Delft.

20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles

You arrive at Royal Delft, the only original Delft Blue pottery factory still in operation, founded in 1653. Here you get an audio tour through the museum and the working factory. Afterwards, you can visit the shop and café before a tuk-tuk takes you back to Delft (the city center or the station).

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Markt

You are back in Delft with the evening ahead of you. Everything is within a few minutes' walk if you want to eat or drink something, and your guide is happy to help you plan your evening. If you booked an option with pick-up and drop-off, you are taken back to your hotel or another location of your choice.

15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

We can accommodate all dietary wishes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delft & Rotterdam: Private Day Tour with Private Boat Ride?

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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delft & Rotterdam: Private Day Tour with Private Boat Ride?

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).

Apr 2025

Q: What's included in the price?

The following is included:

All fees and taxes.
Private 1 hour boat ride on the Maas river.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off by car (if the option is booked).
Admission to the Old Church and New Church.
Admission Royal Delft Museum / Factory.
Between the cities by train, or by private car if you book the pickup option.
Admission to a Cube House.
Lunch in Delft with a drink.

The following is NOT included:

Gratuities (optional).

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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?

Accessibility information for the Delft & Rotterdam: Private Day Tour with Private Boat Ride is as follows:

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
We can accommodate all dietary wishes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Apr 2025

Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Delft & Rotterdam: Private Day Tour with Private Boat Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

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