The Netherlands · DELFT TOURS
Delft is small enough to see in an afternoon and old enough to need a guide. These 15 cover the market square, the pottery works and the Vermeer connection, priced by length and clear about what is walkable.
You’ll visit Delft’s Royal Delft, cruise Rotterdam’s harbor, see The Hague by bus, and explore Madurodam on a 10-hour guided trip from Amsterdam. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with free time at Markthal and selected stops. The pace is full but the coverage is impressive.
“A very pleasant trip in a very confortable bus and very kind tour-guide.”
See Delft from its narrow canals on a 45-minute cruise led in Dutch, English, or German. Guides such as Thijs, Thomas, Marith, Casper, and Sven have brought the city’s stories to life, from Delft Blue and Vermeer to the Dutch East India Company. Expect a covered boat, close seating, and a return to Koornmarkt 113.
“It was fun and insightful. All about Delft in about an hour. Superb.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft, The Hague, and Madurodam in about 10 hours. You’ll tour Royal Delft, visit Rotterdam’s food market, take a one-hour live-guided harbor cruise, and see Dutch government buildings. Guides such as Ian, Dima, and Esmiralda have earned warm praise for their clear commentary.
“It would be a much more enjoyable day trip if it was limited to Delft, The Hague & Rotterdam. They were terrific. The stop at the minature town was a waste of time (I get it's a bathroom break, call it what it is) and the boat trip around the port in Rotterdam could easily be avoided allowing more time to actually explore Rotterdam downtown on foot. We had 15 minutes to go thru the food market and only saw the great looking public art from the bus.”
Travel from Amsterdam in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Alex, Andy, or Nico. Explore Rotterdam’s Cube Houses, visit Royal Delft, stroll Delft’s historic center, and see The Hague’s Peace Palace and Binnenhof from outside.
“Interesting tour with a lot of information provided by Alex our tour guide. Time at the various stops was minimal due to the tour schedule. Not Alex's fault. Next time we would probably break it up into separate day tours to each venue, but with only a day to fit things in it was a very good overview of the sites and their history.”
Visit Royal Delft, founded in 1653 and still producing Delft Blue by hand. Use the one-hour audio tour in eight languages, watch painters and clay workers, view antique and modern ceramics, then pause at Brasserie 1653 or browse the showroom.
“Really enjoyed my visit to the museum and tour of the factory. Fascinating to watch the painting of a China vase, such skilled work. Museum staff very friendly and welcoming. There is a beautiful garden where you can have coffee and a snack.”
Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague by coach with a live guide in English, German, or Spanish. See Rotterdam’s Market Hall and Cube Houses, visit Royal Delft, enjoy free time in Delft, and tour The Hague. Guides such as Rick, Eva, and Juliet have been praised for warm, informative commentary.
“Rick was a fantastic tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.”
Spend 9 to 10 hours with a guide such as Pete, Leidse, Reinier, or Eric, visiting Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague from Amsterdam. Choose either Royal Delft pottery or Madurodam, with hotel pickup, transport, water, and entry included. Expect plenty of walking and a brisk pace.
“Great day tour and great guide, Leidse! Visited interesting places and landmarks in each of Rotterdam, Delft, and The Haque! Leidse provided us with just the right amount of information and gave us enough time to explore on our own.”
Use one ticket to visit Delft’s New Church and Old Church in about 1.5 hours. See royal burial chambers, William of Orange’s mausoleum, Vermeer’s grave, historic organs, stained glass, and the leaning tower. This is a self-guided visit, with no guide included.
“prachtige kerk, veel historie. de plattegrond die je meekrijgt geeft al veel info. de " rondwandeling " om het praalgraf is fantastisch gedaan. Middels videoschermen ( en ook geschreven tekst) worden historische tijdlijnen en personen besproken. heel mooi gedaan. De maquette van de grafkelder was ook erg mooi en verhelderend.”
Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague in a group of up to eight. See modern architecture, canals, royal landmarks, and Dutch government buildings, then choose either Madurodam or the Royal Delft pottery factory. Guides such as Reinier, Pete, Eric, and Leidse lead the day.
“Leidse was a superlative guide for this tour of three of the Netherlands most interesting cities. He was a wealth of information, very interactive, with all seven members of our group, and I would highly recommend him for this tour.”
Visit Vermeer Centrum Delft for a one-hour, self-guided look at 37 full-size reproductions, Vermeer’s life and methods, 17th-century optical tools, and love symbols in his paintings. An audioguide is available in eight languages, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.
“Ontzettend vriendelijk ontvangst, mooi en informatief museum met audiotour inbegrepen!”
Visit Royal Delft, the Netherlands’ last working Delftware factory from the 17th-century tradition. Use a one-hour audio tour in eight languages, watch painters at work, view royal ceramics and historic pieces, then stop at the brasserie or showroom.
“Great to see history being made! Very interesting g to see the whole process unfold in front of us, as it has been done for hundreds of years!”
Travel from Amsterdam with a small group of up to 16 people to Keukenhof, nearby tulip fields, and Delft. Expect guided time in the gardens, free time for lunch and photos, a Delftware demonstration, and a walking tour of Delft. Guides may include Veronica, Osman, Cherry, or Eldos.
“Great combination of Keukenhof gardens and Delft town. Long but very insightful day with excellent guide”
Travel from Amsterdam by comfortable minivan with guides such as Pete, Leidse, Simon, or Reinier. See Rotterdam’s Cube Houses and Erasmus Bridge, stroll Delft’s old town, and visit The Hague with either Royal Delft or Madurodam included. It is a fast, useful introduction for first-time visitors.
“I enjoyed the tour very much. We had a tour guide name Rafeal and he was such a nice chill informative guy. The tour was very interesting. Lots to see. Definitely wanna wear comfy sneakers. Great picture opportunity and you see beautiful parts of the country side. Im glad we got to do this trip.”
Meet Frans, Astride, or another Do DELFT guide at Delft’s New Church for a 90-minute walk through the old center. Hear why the Old Church leans, see royal and civic landmarks, follow Delft’s Vermeer and pottery stories, and pick up practical ideas for the rest of your visit.
“Frans was a very lovely and knowledgeable guide. He knows so many things about the city of Delft, asked smart questions we had to think about and was always ready to answer ours. I absolutely enjoyed this tour. Thanks again! PS: I Also liked that I got a text message beforehand, telling me the name of the guide and showing a picture of the meeting point.”
Travel from Amsterdam to Rotterdam, Delft, and The Hague in about nine hours with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, central pickup, and air-conditioned transport. Explore Cube Houses, Royal Delft pottery, canals, royal landmarks, and add an Amsterdam canal cruise if you choose that option.
“Great double decker bus trip, with a tour group of 50. Rotterdam was OK. The Royal Delft (Delft Blue) pretty was really interesting - both it's history and the quality of the pottery The Hague, the lunch area and shops were all great as well. Rick, our guide, did a great job of communicating all the information relating to the whole trip. The only downside was he had to say everything twice - once in English and then again in Spanish. He did this very well, but it says a bit tedious for half of us. Might have been better to split in 2 with 2 guides. 1 Spanish &…”
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