What to do and see in Delft, South Holland Province: The Best Cultural Tours

January 2, 2022 Terina Blouin

Vermeer’s birthplace and a true gem, Delft sits between The Hague and Rotterdam in the country’s southwest. The city’s name comes from the Dutch word for digging, fitting since canals are a highlight here. Others include the 13th-century Old Church, the 15th-century New Church and the Prinsenhof, once home to William of Orange and now a museum. Delft has long been a center for fine ceramics, and traditional hand painting methods can still be witnessed at Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles.
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1. Private day trip to Delft and The Hague

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam
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Get picked up at your hotel and get personal service by a professional guide that will drive you around. Visit the famous city Delft that is home to the Blue pottery and is one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands. Then go to The Hague, the political center of the Netherlands. The city of Delft lies between Rotterdam and The Hague, its an old town with beautiful and memorable sights, such as the 19th-century restored City Hall and the New Church, where Willem van Oranje, one of The Netherlands most famous historical figures, lies buried. Then head over to The Hague, where you will discover the famous buildings known as 'Binnenhof and ridderzaal' (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights). Then head over to the Old City Hall and the Noordeinde Palace. After the tour the guide will drive you back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Private transportation, An air-conditioned vehicle, A private guide

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Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

2. Keukenhof, Tulips Fields & Delft Day Tour (Small Group 8 pax max)

Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands Cherry Travel & Tours
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The 8-hour tour allows you sufficient time to adore Keukenhof ''Garden of Europe'', get close to colourful tulip fields which are reachable only by small vehicles. Visit home to traditional Delftware, little cute medieval town Delft to get away from bustling large cities. Accompanied by a personal guide throughout the day tour, you will get to know more about tulips, culture and lifestyle in the Netherlands. Enjoy personalised attention from your friendly guide on this small-group tour limited to 8 people by a minvan.  • 8-hour personal touring experience visiting top attraction Keukenhof tulips garden • Personal guide throughout the whole-day tour  • Small-group limited to 8 people  • Visit tulips fields get close to the 'sea of flowers' fields • Escape from bustling city visiting medieval city Delft 

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide

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Reviewed By morganmR1184VR

I joint the 2 Days castle tour to Vianden, Cochem and Drachenburg, I would like to express my gratitude to the tour operator they did a very good job, I enjoyed very much, always the quality and attention that Cherry gives to us was explendid, the tour was well organized, driver was very nice and flexible, the castles wonderful, and the accommodation very confy. Very thanks to Cherry and the staff for this magic experience.

3. Join us on a Cultural Discovery Tour of Historic Delft

Nieuwe Church, Markt 80, 2611 GW Delft, Netherlands Explore Delft
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Go on a cultural journey through the historic center of Delft with a professional guide and be surprised! With this private tour, you will get a tailor-made tour that suits your interests and interests. This gives you plenty of time to take extensive photos and visit the sights that interest you. Ideal for a first introduction to Delft, but even if you have been to Delft before, there is still plenty to discover!

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

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4. Walking Food Tour in Delft

Markt, 2611 GP Delft, Netherlands Bike & Bite Delft Food Tours
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Book a tour with us and let us take you on a delicious cultural food tour of the city. Delft is one of the most important cities in Dutch history, and its streets and buildings still breathe this rich past. Together with a local guide you will learn all about the architecture, the history, the famous inhabitants and the link with the House of Orange, while you enjoy the best local food in town.

Inclusions: All the food, All the drinks, An umbrella if necessary

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Reviewed By Monica N

A great day in Delft. I love that we got to tast local secrets at places I would not have found by myself. Next time I know where to bring my guests for apple pie and cheese.

5. Walking Tour of Delft - The City of Orange and Blue

Markt, 2611 GP Delft, Netherlands Do DELFT
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Winter, spring, summer or fall. Delft surprises you all year round! The city walks of Do DELFT are informative, sometimes practical. But always relaxed and welcoming. We stroll through the streets, along the canals and royal squares. Wondering why the tower of the Old Church is so lopsided? Want to know why the Delft pottery is blue? And which royal highnesses are in the Royal vault? The guides of Do DELFT know and ofcourse they will tell you!The guides of Do DELFT know and ofcourse they will tell you! The tour ends after 90 minutes. It will be your best introduction to the city! On request, you can conclude the walk with a visit to the New Church, the main attraction of Delft. Our guide explains in the church and the entrance ticket is included. Extra costs are 7 euros per person.

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6. Visit three amazing cities: The Hague, Delft, and Leiden on a private tour

Sarah's Tours Amsterdam
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Your private, eight hour tour is 100% flexible, and the itinerary is up to you. We have listed some suggestions, but perhaps you love museums, or shopping, or food! Then just let us know and we can tailor this experience to whatever you desire. Your local guide/driver will pick you up from your Amsterdam accommodation, taking all the stress out of getting there. In The Hague, see the scenic city where the Dutch government is seated and where you’ll find Dutch landmarks such as: the Vredespaleis, the International Court of Justice, Paleis Noordeinde, the embassies, the upmarket shopping area. Then, head to Delft, famous for it's blue and white pottery, it’s historic city centre filled with students from the renowned University, and as the birthplace of Johannes Vermeer. Lastly, drive back through Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt. It is a stunning, University city known for it's architecture and cathedrals!. Your driver/guide will then return you safely your Amsterdam hotel!

Inclusions: Local Guide/ Driver, Pick ups and drop offs

Exclusions: Food Drink, Entrance into the Mauritshuis (optional extra), Tips (optional extra)

Reviewed By MikeCarrNYC

This was an amazing tour - highly recommend! I've taken many private tours around the world and working with Sarah was a top notch experience. I took this tour with a couple of friends and we had a great good time - Stan was our guide and he was amazing. We learned a lot about the museum, the key pieces like The Night Watch and we also learned a lot about Dutch culture. I look forward to visiting Amsterdam once again so I can take more of Sarah's tours!

7. Fun Discovery Walk in Delft: Secret Alleys & Blue Ceramics

Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Spoorzone Delft B.V., Stationsplein 1, 2611 BV Delft, Netherlands Secret City Trails in Delft
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What makes Delft such a charming city? Navigate your way through cobbled streets and along beautiful canals, following in the footsteps of local creators, Vera and Jasper. Along the way, as you solve location-based riddles, you’ll discover their favourite local bars, historical sights, the oldest canal in the city, and you’ll meet the founding father of The Netherlands too. Make sure to look at everything a little bit closer, you might just find an answer where you least expect it! - Explore Delft during this interactive and fun discovery walk - Keep a comfortable distance from other people throughout the experience - Learn about the history and local stories of the city centre in a playful way - Solve location-based riddles to unlock directions to your next stop - See popular sights from a different angle and discover hidden local spots This discovery walk is an educational and fun activity for friends, couples, families with kids, curious locals, visitors, and team building.

Inclusions: A link to the web app game (received via email). The game is played in the browser of your phone.

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8. Rotterdam, Delft and The Hague Small Group Tour

Heineken Experience, Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam, Netherlands Tour Company
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Enjoy a 9-hour full-day small-group tour from Amsterdam in a luxurious minivan. Your first destination will be the picturesque city of Rotterdam, where you will also be able to enjoy a harbor cruise. Spend the afternoon exploring the towns of The Hague and Delft. Be accompanied by a professional, experienced and friendly driver/guide throughout the day.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees, and handling charges, Free WIFI, Harbor cruise of the world’s largest port, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By Seaside782107

We travelled by train to Amsterdam and only saw one windmill - went past too quickly to get a photo. Zaanse Sch.. is a site where working windmills and other traditional Dutch working buildings have been brought together in one place. Plenty to see and do. Visiting inside of windmill was fascinating. The working clogs museum showing how they were traditionally made and more recent "industrial" processes was also worthwhile.

9. Rotterdam, Delft and the Hague daytrip from Amsterdam

Hotel NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace, Prins Hendrikkade 59-72, 1012 AD Amsterdam, Netherlands Dutchtrips
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On this tour you will see and visit four of the most impressive Dutch tourist destinations! See and visit Rotterdam, the most astonishing post-modern city of the Netherlands. Rotterdam is world famous for its extraordinary contemporary architecture. We will drive accross the famous Erasmus bridge and you will see the Euromast Tower, the unique Cube houses designed in the seventies by Piet Blom, amongst other highlights. In your free time you can walk around the center of Rotterdam at your own leisure to discover the unequalled urban city design. You can also take a walk in the Market hall, a great shopping area. Next we will visit Delft, the gorgeous, cosy canal-ringed town of Delft best known for its Blue pottery and former home to the world famous painter Johannes Vermeer. In The Hague you will see the most important highlights of the political capital of the Netherlands, the Peace Palace and Dutch Parliament amongst others.

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Reviewed By Storyteller659430

Very good place to spend your summer vacation although it's expensive. book your boat, home and bicycle before you reach here. Remember, here every bar or restaurant closes by 8 pm. Some places you can't go with car, in that case you have to leave your car near at some parking place such as 500 mitre max.

10. Private full-day tour of Delft and Rotterdam from Amsterdam

Trigger Tours, Private tours in Amsterdam

Explore a different side of the Netherlands with this full-day tour of Delft and Rotterdam with a private guide and driver. Visit the famous city Delft that is home to the Blue pottery and is one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands. After that you will visit Rotterdam that is one of the most modern cities in the Netherlands.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Dinner

Reviewed By derenl2021

Very interesting and exciting tour! Our guide, Jan, showed us all the interesting sites in Amsterdam. He shared much information and even gave us some tips to get some good food, as restaurants are still closed. Very friendly and informative! Great tour and great day!

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