Vermeer's Hometown
This is the classic tour that covers all the highlights of the city. Dive into the history and culture of the quaint city of Delft: home of Delft Blue, Johannes Vermeer, William of Orange and much more. Your guide will regale you with stories that breathe life into the city's past and present, so it won't be a boring history lesson but an engaging experience. Enjoy the intriguing and sometimes funny stories as you stroll through one of Holland's oldest cities with your own guide, who knows it inside out. You will see and understand things that would otherwise go unnoticed: what the reliefs on the old meat hall are actually telling you, why the Old Church leans, and where the bullet holes from 1584 still are. This tour normally takes about two hours, but it is a private tour, so you set the pace.
What you'll see on this tour
What guests say about this tour
4.9 · 67 reviews
“In a small group, as part of an anniversary, took a two-hour private walk with guide Furat. It was relaxed and cozy with a nice mix of historical and contemporary facts. Because we have a personal history with the city, the route was also adapted to our wishes. Absolutely wonderful.”
“In klein comité in het kader van een jubileum een privéwandeling van twee uur gedaan met gids Furat. Het was ongedwongen en gezellig met een leuke mix van historische en hedendaagse weetjes. Omdat we een persoonlijke geschiedenis met de stad hebben was de route ook op onze wensen aangepast. Helemaal geweldig.”
Translated from Dutch
“With our American family an educational and amusing trip through Delft led by the young ex-student Joris”
“Met onze Amerikaanse familie een leerzame en amusante tocht gemaakt door Delft olv de jonge ex-student Joris”
Translated from Dutch
“A very well explained city tour of Delft, expertly handled despite the heavy rain at times 👍😊 thank you again”
“Sehr gut erläuterte Stadtführung durch Delft - trotz teilweise starkem Regen souverän gemeistert 👍😊 vielen dank nochmals”
Translated from German
Google · June 2026What's included
Included
- Private guide
- 2-hour private walking tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Pick-up and drop-off in another city (can be added to your booking at check-out)
What to expect
The Markt and the statue of Hugo Grotius
The tour begins at the statue of Hugo Grotius on Delft's Markt, in front of the New Church. Your guide sets the scene for the Dutch Golden Age here, and this is also the moment to say if anyone in the group needs a slower route or extra breaks.
Meeting point: The statue of Hugo Grotius on the Markt, in front of the New Church. You can also choose a custom starting location. Just add it as a comment when you book.
The New Church and the city hall
A look at the Gothic New Church, where the Dutch royal family is buried and whose tower is one of the tallest in the country, and at the Renaissance city hall directly across the square, with the stories behind both.
Along the canals to the Old Church
A walk through Delft's quieter canal streets to the Old Church, with its famously leaning tower, resting place of Johannes Vermeer, and the story of Delft's Golden Age as a painting and pottery town.
The Prinsenhof and William of Orange
The former residence of William of Orange, and the site of his assassination in 1584, one of the more dramatic turning points in Dutch history. The bullet holes are still in the wall.
The Water Board building
The heraldic shields on the Gemeenlandshuis facade are easy to walk straight past without a guide to explain what they are actually telling you about who ran this part of Holland, and how.
The historic streets and former monasteries
The tour winds down through quieter canals and former monastery grounds, with time for questions and, if the group wants it, recommendations for lunch or a visit to the Royal Delft factory afterward.
Highlights
Dive into the Dutch Golden Age as your guide takes you back in time
Walk in the footsteps of Vermeer, William of Orange, and other local figures
See details at the Markt, New Church, Old Church, Prinsenhof, and Water Board building that are easy to miss on your own
Frequently asked questions
Where exactly does the tour start?
At the statue of Hugo Grotius on the Markt, in front of the New Church. If you'd rather start somewhere else in the city center, such as your hotel, just add it as a booking comment and your guide will meet you there instead.
Is this really a private tour, or will we be grouped with other travelers?
Private means private, you book the guide for your group only, up to 20 people. Nobody else is added to your tour.
Can the tour start at a different time than what's listed online?
Yes. Add your preferred time in the booking comments, or contact us directly, and we'll adjust the guide's schedule.
Is the tour suitable for children or guests with limited mobility?
Yes to both. The route is flat and the pace is set by your group, so guides adjust naturally for families and for anyone who needs to go slower.
Can this be combined with a visit to Royal Delft?
Yes, many groups add a self-guided visit to the Royal Delft pottery factory after the walking tour. Mention it when booking and your guide can point you in the right direction to finish there.
Can I be picked up and dropped off in another city?
Yes. We offer paid pick-up and drop-off within roughly 100 km (62 mi) of the tour's meeting point, which covers Amsterdam and most of the Randstad. You can add this during the booking checkout, or book it separately, before your tour date. For longer distances, contact us for a quote.
How can I pay for my tour?
You can pay securely online during checkout with Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit or debit card, iDEAL, Bancontact or Sofort. Prices are listed in euros; your bank converts the amount automatically if you're paying from abroad.
More about Delft
What else there is to see, how to get there, and when to come.
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