Private half-day Delft and The Hague tour

Get a private combination tour through The Hague and Delft with a young local guide! Discover the political centre of the Netherlands during a relaxed walk through The Hague and stroll through along the picturesque canals of Delft, two cities with deep historical ties. The two cities are well-connected by a river-side tram line that takes only 26 minutes. See the differences - and similarities - between the third largest city of the Netherlands and one of the most important cities from the Dutch Golden Age. Be amazed by the architecture and scenery of both towns, listen to interesting stories and get some insider tips! You determine the pace of this activity.

I will meet you there, introduce myself and tell you something about the Mauritshuis and its history. This museum has the two most famous paintings of Johannes Vermeer inside, both made in Delft of course!

We will briefly walk onto the square within the parliament complex. Here I will tell you about the significance and history of this place.

We will walk through Het Plein ("The Square") and take a moment to look around and talk about the statue we see, William of Orange. The current king is a direct descendant of him.

The Hofvijver pond is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office. You will learn about the significance of this place.

The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. What does it depict and who was Thorbecke even? Let's find out.

This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a nice street! We will walk a bit and pass an art museum, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting places.

We will enter the palace garden of Palace Noordeinde, through the little gate that the monarchs used themselves! Let's see if it opens for us.

Another statue! This is the only head of government of the Netherlands that has been eaten by Dutch citizens. That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened. After this, we will walk to the tram stop for a short trip to Delft.

After 26 minutes by tram, we will arrive at the centre of Delft, entering the city through its most beautiful entrance... Through the Prinsenhof. This place has played a deciding role in Dutch history. Let's find out more about it.

We are now in the old beer brewing quarter of Delft. Where did the brewers go? We will also see the Old Church, perhaps the most recognizable building of the city. How old is it exactly and why is it so skewed? Who knows!? Well, I happen to know!

Close to the Oude Kerk, we will see a heavily decorated facade, that of the Gemeenlandshuis. What is this building and why was it so important?

The old town hall of Delft is (partly) one of the oldest historical buildings of the city, dating to the 13th century. We will walk by it as we enter the Grote Markt square on our way to the New Church. What is so interesting about the town hall? I'll tell you!

This is the second-highest church in the Netherlands and the royal family is buried here. Why in Delft actually? If desired, I can buy you tickets to go up the church tower as well. Be warned, it is quite a climb!

We will walk along the oldest canal of Delft, away from the Grote Markt square. In the south of the city centre, we will pass by a large former weapons Armory of the V.O.C. Let's find out more about Delft's role in the golden days of the Dutch Republic. Also around here, we can take a look at the exact spot where Vermeer was standing when he made his famous painting 'View of Delft'.

Going back north, we are passing by the first catholic church that was built in the centre of Delft. There is something funny about the two towers... It is also standing on the spot where Vermeer used to live and make his paintings.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Delft to The Hague - Spanish
  Add
  Delft to The Hague
  Tram
  Starting point:
  Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Sint Agathaplein 1, 2611 HR Delft, Netherlands
• Delft to The Hague - Italian
  Add
  Delft to The Hague
  Tram
  Starting point:
  Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Sint Agathaplein 1, 2611 HR Delft, Netherlands
• From Amsterdam - Dutch
  Add
  Car: You are picked up from any location in Amsterdam that you want. We can help you with drop off afterwards, if desired.
  Pickup included
• From Amsterdam - Spanish
  Add
  Car: You are picked up from any location in Amsterdam that you want. We can help you with drop off afterwards, if desired.
  Pickup included
• The Hague to Delft - French
  Add
  The Hague to Delft
  Tram
  Starting point:
  Plein, 2511 Den Haag, Netherlands
• Delft to The Hague - French
  Add
  Delft to The Hague
  Tram
  Starting point:
  Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Sint Agathaplein 1, 2611 HR Delft, Netherlands
• The Hague to Delft - Dutch
  Add
  The Hague to Delft
  Tram
  Starting point:
  Plein, 2511 Den Haag, Netherlands
• From Amsterdam French
  Add
  Car: You are picked up from any location in Amsterdam that you want. We can help you with drop off afterwards, if desired.
  Pickup included
• The Hague to Delft - German
  Add
  The Hague to Delft
  Tram
  Starting point:
  Plein, 2511 Den Haag, Netherlands
• The Hague to Delft - Italian
  Add
  The Hague to Delft
  Tram
  Starting point:
  Plein, 2511 Den Haag, Netherlands
• From Amsterdam - Italian
  Add
  Car: You are picked up from any location in Amsterdam that you want. We can help you with drop off afterwards, if desired.
  Pickup included

• Guide

Trending Nearby Tours Likely To Sell Out

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Discover Delft.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Amsterdam.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.