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Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft

8 Reviews 4.38 out of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | The Hague, Netherlands
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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Delft, 16th century. You wake up in the street with a bump on your head and blue porcelain fragments scattered around you. The tulip vase you were making for the Royal family is gone. You know who did it: the Pottery Pigeons. And you are going to get it back.

This self-guided mystery quest takes you on a walk through the historic heart of Delft. Using the Questo app on your smartphone, you follow the blue porcelain trail at 11 stops: from the Eastern Gate through the Koornmarkt canals, past the Gothic Saint Hippolytus Chapel and the Renaissance City Hall on Market Square, to the Nieuwe Kerk and the Vermeer Centrum, through the Old Church and the Museum Prinsenhof where William of Orange was killed, and on to Windmill de Roos. Solve riddles and outsmart your rivals before the Royal family arrives.

Explore Delft's historic canals and streets at your own pace.
Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers. No prior knowledge of Delft or Dutch history required.

What's Included

  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, explore Delft's canals at your own pace
  • Visit the Eastern Gate, Nieuwe Kerk, Old Church, and Museum Prinsenhof
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets or the full multiplayer experience
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Oostpoort 15
2611 RZ Delft, Netherlands

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

End point

Phoenixstraat 111
2611 AK Delft, Netherlands

You will be guided step by step to Delft Windmill de Roos by the app. Follow the instructions closely and you'll get here.

What To Expect

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Eastern Gate (pass by)

The eastern gate in Delft, Netherlands, is an example of Brick Gothic northern European architecture that was built around 1400. Around 1510, the towers were enhanced with an additional octagonal floor and high spires. This is the only city gate remaining in Delft; the others were demolished in the 19th century.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Koornmarkt (pass by)

Koornmarkt (English: Corn Market) is one of the many famous streets and canals in Delft.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Medisch Museum "De Griffioen" (pass by)

Medisch Farmaceutisch Museum is a museum presenting a collection of antique medical & pharmaceutical instruments.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Saint Hippolytus Chapel (pass by)

It is one of the oldest buildings in Delft, and since 1967 it has been designated the Rijksmonument. The church was built around 1400 in the Gothic style and is located on the east side of the Oude Deft.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Stadhuis Delft (pass by)

The City Hall in Delft is a Renaissance style building on the Market across from the Nieuwe Kerk. It is the seat of the city's government as well as a popular venue for civic wedding ceremonies. Most administrative functions have been transferred to an office inside the Delft railway station building.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Markt (pass by)

The Markt in Delft , in the Dutch province of South Holland , is one of the largest historic market squares in Europe, measuring 120 by 50 meters . The square is almost rectangular and is bordered on the short sides by the Nieuwe Kerk in the east and the town hall of Delft in the west. The connecting side streets also belong to the Market.The Markt was set up on a silted creek ridge , raised by a creek of the tidal channel de Gantel , and is therefore one of the highest parts of the Delft city center.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Nieuwe Kerk (pass by)

The tower was built 1396-1496 by Jacob van der Borch, who also built the Dom in Utrecht during the years 1444-1475. The monument for Hugo de Groot was made in 1781. The mechanical clock has 18 bells by Francois Hemony from 1659 and 30 modern bells.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Vermeer Centrum Delft (pass by)

The Vermeer Centrum Delft is also an important historical building in its own right, and was once the home of the St. Lucasgilde, a guild of painters and glass makers in the 17th and 18th century, which Vermeer joined in 1653. Saint Lucas was the patron saint of painters.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Old Church (pass by)

The Old Church is considered to have been founded in 1246, when Count William II gave the industrial little city of Delft its own charter. At that time the church was still named after St Bartholomew, the patron saint of its founder. In subsequent centuries, the church developed into an impressive gothic basilica.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Museum Prinsenhof Delft (pass by)

The Prinsenhof in the city of Delft in the Netherlands is an urban palace built in the Middle Ages as a monastery. Later it served as a residence for William the Silent. William was murdered in the Prinsenhof in 1584 - the holes in the wall made by the bullets at the main stairs are still visible.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Delft Windmill de Roos (pass by)

The windmill, de Roos windmill (The Rose), was built in 1679 and was used for the grinding of corn. However, the first mention of a mill in this particular location was in 1352. In fact, de Roos windmill is the only remaining windmill of fifteen mills that once stood in the Delft region.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft?
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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?
A:
The following is included:
  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, explore Delft's canals at your own pace.
  • Visit the Eastern Gate, Nieuwe Kerk, Old Church, and Museum Prinsenhof.
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets or the full multiplayer experience.
  • See the bullet holes marking the spot where William of Orange was assassinated.
  • Play as a 16th-century Delft potter on a quest to recover your stolen Royal vase.
  • Self-guided Blue pottery mystery through historic Delft.
The following is NOT included:
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Delft Quest: The Blue Pottery Mystery of Old Delft 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!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Flexible scheduling, start anytime, explore Delft's canals at your own pace
  • Visit the Eastern Gate, Nieuwe Kerk, Old Church, and Museum Prinsenhof
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets or the full multiplayer experience
  • See the bullet holes marking the spot where William of Orange was assassinated
  • Play as a 16th-century Delft potter on a quest to recover your stolen Royal vase
  • Self-guided Blue pottery mystery through historic Delft
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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