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Discover the stories behind Delft’s facades on this private walking tour with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Your tour begins on the big Market Square, right in front of the towering New Church. From here you will explore Delft’s old town together with your own guide, walking along picturesque canals and historic houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See Delft’s famous sites like the leaning Old Church, and also discover its less-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office and the Meat Hall, as your guide shares stories of legends like William of Orange, Vermeer, and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Expect fascinating stories, beautiful photo spots, insider tips, 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.
Price: $236.52
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the world of clay on an electric pottery wheel and enjoy a creative adventure with family or friends! No experience is needed; you simply ignite the magic of ceramics. Together, you not only create beautiful artworks but also explore new and surprising aspects of each other's creativity. Let the clay flow and the ideas bubble up as you share an unforgettable time together.
Price: $112.91
Duration: 3 hours
On this half-day private tour, you will discover Rotterdam and Delft. See the highlights of both cities together with our passionate guide. Two private walking tours and a transfer between the cities is included. In Delft, you wander through cobbled streets, past tranquil canals, and centuries of Dutch history. It’s the city of Vermeer, William of Orange, and Delft Blue pottery. Rotterdam stands in bold contrast to Delft: a modern metropolis rebuilt after the war, full of striking architecture, creativity, and energy. Together, they show two completely different sides of the Netherlands. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
Price: $225.83
Duration: 4-5 hours
Dive into the culture and history of the city of The Hague. See its classy streets, charming architecture, and peculiar palaces. You will explore the political center of the Netherlands, together with a private guide. Get an impression of our political system (maybe we'll even see some Dutch politicians walking by!), learn about the history of the Netherlands in general, and the role of The Hague in particular. After the tour, you will understand why the Dutch live such happy lives! You can ask your guide anything you want to know about life in the Netherlands. And remember: It is you that determines the pace of this tour! Enjoy
Price: $295.95
Duration: 2 hours
On this half-day private tour, you will discover The Hague and Delft. See the historical highlights of both cities together with a passionate private guide. A transfer between the cities is included. During this tour, you step back in time and dive into the Dutch golden age. You'll see the differences (and similarities) between our political capital The Hague, and quaint old Delft. From palaces to parliament and from William of Orange to Johannes Vermeer: you'll see and hear it all. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in The Hague. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour. Some highlights: ️️- See the oldest government building in the world still in use today - From fancy shopping streets to stories of murders and executions - Walk in the footsteps of great scientists, master painters and famous politicians as you uncover Dutch history
Price: $225.83
Duration: 4 hours
Meet your local guide in the heart of Delft for a 1.5-hour walking tour through one of Holland's best-preserved historic cities. Explore the streets that inspired Johannes Vermeer, the "Master of Light." Learn about the assassination of William of Orange — shot dead inside his own home, just steps from where you'll be standing. Discover the secrets of the Royal Crypts beneath the New Church. Hear about the 200 breweries that once fueled this city, the global reach of the VOC, and the surprising true origins of Delft Blue ceramics. Find out why a medieval prison was hidden inside a 17th-century City Hall. And meet Hugo Grotius — child prodigy, jailbreaker, and the man who essentially invented international law. We start at the Grotius statue on the Markt, in front of the New Church, and end exactly where we began. Fully wheelchair accessible. No food, drinks, or entry tickets included.
Price: $19.01
Duration: 1 hours
On this half-day private tour, you will discover Leiden and Delft. See the highlights of both old cities together together with our passionate guide. A transfer between the cities is included. You'll see Leiden, known its stunning canals and classy streets. Step back in time as you explore its old center. The city that heroically survived a Spanish siege in 1574 is full of stories: it was the home of Rembrandt, the oldest university of the country, and the Pilgrim Fathers. And you'll visit Delft, a picturesque town full of centuries-old facades, squares, churches and canals. The city of Johannes Vermeer is known for its Delft Blue pottery, the final resting place of the Orange family, and its top-rated Technical University. You'll be impressed by its charm. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Delft or starting in Leiden. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
Price: $261.48
Duration: 4 hours
With all those (Covid...)-reasons, nowadays, to be disappointed, anxious, edgy... Most important to stay actively positive, don't you think? The good news: LOVE is the answer. That's why in this walk we open - as a start - our eyes more for love. It's all around us: let's be more aware of that! On purpose we walk there where you normally would shop. But now open for loving details: selflove, love towards nature, material, people, community, humanity. How to relate to it? How to keep it alive? Join and you will see: it's before our feet, all around us. More than you thought it was. We just have to see it more, see more, open up more to it. Walking & talking in The Hague's finest historical part: Royal Quarter, full of art, special products and people and details and plans. Good energy. Pretty sure you will start 'looking like this' in your own environment too. Inspiring! Includes a cup of coffee on the go.
Price: $67.75
Duration: 1 hours
On this full-day private tour, you’ll explore two quintessentially Dutch towns, each with its own unique story. In Delft, the birthplace of Vermeer and home of Delft Blue pottery, you stroll along tranquil canals and past centuries-old façades as our guide brings the city’s history to life. From William of Orange to the Dutch Golden Age. Visit the Royal Delft Museum and the city’s churches, and enjoy a relaxed lunch on a picturesque square. In Gouda, you’ll walk through medieval streets and over the lively market square, admire the iconic 15th-century Town Hall, and marvel at the stained-glass masterpieces of St. John’s Church. Learn about the city’s rich mercantile past at the old weighing house, where you’ll also enjoy a cheese tasting of Gouda’s most famous product. This tour includes lunch, museum and church admissions, a cheese tasting, two short tuk-tuk rides, and transfers between the two cities. You can start in either Delft or Gouda. And as always: you determine the pace.
Price: $564.57
Duration: 8 hours
On this half-day private tour, you will discover Rotterdam and The Hague, our 2nd and 3rd largest cities. See the highlights of both cities together with a passionate private guide. A transfer between the cities is included. Walk through the classy streets of our political capital The Hague as you see our parliament, the prime minister's office, royal palaces, foreign embassies and countless old facades. Our guide will bring the city alive with interesting stories and insider tips. And explore the dynamic port city of Rotterdam: a city with a proper skyline that rose from the ashes of the Second World War. See crazy architecture that is only possible in Rotterdam and visit a Cube House from the inside during the tour. You can do this tour both ways: starting in The Hague or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off somewhere else, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
Price: $261.48
Duration: 4 hours
On this full-day private tour, you will discover The Hague, Delft and Rotterdam. See the highlights of all three cities together together with our passionate guide. Lunch and transfers between the cities are included. Forget about Amsterdam! During this tour, you will see three totally different sides of the Netherlands. From classy political The Hague and quaint old Delft to modern dynamic Rotterdam. You'll dive into the Dutch Golden Age and get to know modern Dutch society at the same time. Be prepared to see some royal palaces, our national parliament, charming canals, old churches, Delft Blue pottery, national historical sites, fascinating architecture, tall skyscrapers and much more. See you soon! You can do this tour both ways: starting in The Hague or starting in Rotterdam. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
Price: $564.57
Duration: 8 hours
This is a full-day private walking tour of Delft, for those who want to see it all and truly experience Delft in one day. You will dive deep into the history and culture of the city, together with your own guide. Get to know everything that Delft is so famous for; from the Master of Light Johannes Vermeer to the iconic Delft Blue pottery and from the final resting place of the our royal family to the world-renowned Technical University of Delft. This tour includes a visit to the two historical churches of Delft city center, a visit to the Vermeer Centrum, a lunch in Delft's old weighing house and a visit to Royal Delft museum / factory. Afterwards, you will know more of Delft than the average local, that is for sure. If you want to customize this tour, just let us know.
Price: $594.28
Duration: 7-8 hours
On this full-day private tour, you will discover Rotterdam and Delft. See the highlights of both cities together together with our passionate guide. Lunch, a private boat ride, multiple entry tickets and transfers between the cities are included. Forget about Amsterdam! You will see two totally different sides of the Netherlands during this tour. In old Delft you'll dive into the Dutch Golden Age, as you stroll along the city's churches and old canals, and visit a Delft Blue museum and factory. In modern Rotterdam, you'll discover what it is to live in a Cubic House and you'll see our Manhattan on the Maas from the water. And don't be fooled! There is always some history to be found, also in Rotterdam. You can do this tour both ways: starting in Rotterdam or starting in Delft. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. And remember: It is you who determines the pace of this tour.
Price: $653.71
Duration: 8 hours
Discover Delft and visit the places that played a role in Vermeer's life, as you literally walk in his footsteps during this private walking tour. From the place where Vermeer was born, to where he lived and from the location of the 'Little Street' to his grave tomb. It's all there. You won't look at Vermeer's work in the same way again. After the walking tour, you have the chance to visit the Vermeer Centre, a museum dedicated to the life and work of the painter. It is located in the restored former St. Lucas Guilde in Delft. You'll see a chronological overview of all his work (photocopies) and learn about the symbolism and techniques he used. The tour takes about 2.5 hours (excluding the self-guided museum visit after) and it starts and ends in the city center. You can also choose to be picked up and dropped off at a location of your choice, like in Amsterdam. This guided tour is ideal for art lovers seeking context, depth, and a personal experience.
Price: $237.71
Duration: 4-5 hours
A relaxed and sporty way to go on a cultural journey of discovery! By bike, the sights that fall just outside the center are also within reach.
Price: $160.46
Duration: 2 hours
Discover the stories behind Delft’s facades on this English walking tour with a knowledgeable and passionate guide. Your tour begins on the big Market Square, right in front of the towering New Church. From here you will explore Delft’s old town together with your guide, walking along picturesque canals and historic houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age. See Delft’s famous sites like the leaning Old Church, and also discover its less-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office and the Meat Hall, as your guide shares stories of legends like William of Orange, Vermeer, and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek. Expect fascinating stories, beautiful photo spots, insider tips, and details about Delft that most visitors would otherwise miss. At the end of the tour, your guide will also take a Polaroid photo of your group, a unique souvenir to remember your time in Delft. Perfect for travelers who want to understand Delft beyond the guidebooks.
Price: $23.18
Duration: 1 hours
Experience Delft in a unique way with a guided walking dinner that combines history, storytelling, and good food. This evening experience includes a three-course dinner at carefully selected local restaurants, with short guided walks in between. The evening starts at Delft’s historic weighing house, where you enjoy a starter and a drink. Your guide then leads you on a walk through the old city center before arriving at the former Meat Hall for the main course. After another short guided walk through historic Delft, the evening ends at Delft's former weapons arsenal, where dessert and a drink are served. Afterward, you are free to stay for more drinks or continue exploring Delft by night. This guided walking dinner in Delft is ideal for couples, families, friends, or colleagues looking to combine local history with a relaxed culinary experience.
Price: $505.14
Duration: 5 hours
Try out Dutch food and drinks in during this private tasting tour in Delft. Between the tastings, you'll explore the old center of Delft and learn about the city's rich history in an engaging way. You’ll visit six hand-picked spots for a variety of Dutch specialties, which may include: crispy bitterballen paired with a local beer, freshly baked apple pie with coffee, salty licorice, and even a surprising cheese bonbon. Stops vary with the seasons, ensuring every tour is a little different, but always delicious. Dietary restrictions or allergies? Let us know in advance and we’ll arrange tasty alternatives. Highlights • Taste a curated selection of 6 Dutch snacks and drinks • Explore Delft’s picturesque canals, market squares, and historic streets • Learn local stories and insider tips from a passionate private guide
Price: $285.25
Duration: 3 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Dutch, English, German, French
- Climate: Oceanic
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Population: Approximately 550,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is late spring through early autumn for pleasant weather and beach access.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from EU countries, the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand typically do not need a visa for short stays up to 90 days. Many other nationalities can enter visa-free or obtain a Schengen visa. Visa on arrival is not generally available. E-visa options are not applicable as The Hague is in the Schengen Area. Visitors must have a valid passport, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds, and return tickets.
About The Hague
The Hague is a unique city in the Netherlands that combines political significance with cultural richness and seaside charm. As the seat of the Dutch government and home to many international institutions, it offers visitors a glimpse into global diplomacy and law. Beyond politics, The Hague boasts stunning architecture, world-class museums like the Mauritshuis with its famous Vermeer paintings, and a vibrant cultural scene. Its location on the North Sea coast means visitors can enjoy beautiful sandy beaches and seaside resorts such as Scheveningen. The city’s blend of historic charm and modern amenities makes it appealing to a wide range of travelers. Whether you are interested in art, history, international affairs, or simply relaxing by the sea, The Hague provides a compelling destination with a cosmopolitan yet welcoming atmosphere.
The Hague Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of South Holland
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is late spring through early autumn for pleasant weather and beach access. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket due to variable weather. Respect local customs such as punctuality and direct communication. The city is safe, but standard precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some euros in cash is advisable. English is commonly spoken.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $200
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Important Tour Information
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Top Attractions
1. Mauritshuis Museum – Houses masterpieces of Dutch Golden Age painting including Vermeer’s "Girl with a Pearl Earring." 2. Binnenhof – The historic parliamentary complex and political heart of the Netherlands. 3. Peace Palace – International Court of Justice location, symbolizing global peace efforts. 4. Scheveningen Beach – Popular seaside resort with a long sandy beach, pier, and lively promenade. 5. Escher in Het Paleis – Museum dedicated to the works of graphic artist M.C. Escher, showcasing his mind-bending art.
Popular Activities
Visitors can explore cultural landmarks and museums, enjoy beach activities such as swimming and kite surfing at Scheveningen, cycle through scenic parks and along the coast, attend international conferences or festivals, and savor local cuisine in vibrant city neighborhoods. The Hague also offers boat tours, shopping in historic districts, and lively nightlife.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
The Hague’s cuisine reflects Dutch traditions with fresh seafood specialties like herring and kibbeling (fried fish). Local dishes include stamppot (mashed potatoes with vegetables) and poffertjes (mini pancakes). The city also embraces international flavors due to its diverse population. Noteworthy restaurants include "Restaurant Calla’s" for fine dining and "Simonis" for fresh seafood by the harbor. Dining customs are relaxed but polite, with tipping generally appreciated but not mandatory.
Getting Around
The Hague is accessible via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with direct train connections. Local transport includes an extensive tram and bus network. The city is very walkable and bike-friendly, with many bike rental options. Taxi services are available but public transport is more economical. Tickets can be purchased at stations or via apps. Costs are moderate compared to other European cities.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is late spring through early autumn for pleasant weather and beach access. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket due to variable weather. Respect local customs such as punctuality and direct communication. The city is safe, but standard precautions apply. Credit cards are widely accepted, but carrying some euros in cash is advisable. English is commonly spoken.
Culture & Customs
The Hague’s culture is a blend of Dutch traditions and international influences. Social customs emphasize politeness, directness, and respect for privacy. Important events include Prinsjesdag (the annual opening of parliament) and the International Fireworks Festival at Scheveningen. Visitors should greet with a handshake and be mindful of biking lanes. Recycling and environmental consciousness are highly valued.
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