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Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age

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Private Walking Tour of Delft: Dive into the Dutch Golden Age

About this activity

Discover the stories behind Delft's facades on this private walking tour.

Your tour begins on the Market Square, right in front of the towering New Church. From here you explore Delft's old town with your own guide, walking along canals and historic houses that date back to the Dutch Golden Age.

See Delft's famous sites like the leaning Old Church, and discover lesser-known gems like the former Dutch East India Company office and the Meat Hall, as your guide brings to life the stories of William of Orange, Vermeer, and scientist Antony van Leeuwenhoek.

Expect real insider tips, great photo spots, 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.

And if you have a special interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by
Discover Delft

What is included

Included

  • Included: All fees and taxes
  • Included: Private guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. New Church

    15 min

    Your guide will welcome you on Delft’s historic Market Square, one of the oldest market squares in the Netherlands, beside the statue of Hugo Grotius. This is both the starting and ending point of the tour. The New Church is the burial place of the Dutch royal family and of Grotius himself, and its tower is the second tallest church tower in the country. During the tour, your guide will place this iconic landmark in its historical and cultural context.

  2. Stadhuis Delft

    15 min

    The historic Town Hall of Delft is one of the city’s most significant civic buildings. Your guide will pass by it when leaving the Market Square on the way to the Old Church. Behind its elegant Renaissance façade lies a turbulent history of fires, justice, and city governance, including its role as a former prison.

  3. Old Church

    15 min

    After leaving the Market Square, your guide will pass the former Butter House, the old Weigh House, and the historic home of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, before entering Delft’s former beer-brewing quarter. Here stands the Old Church, famous for its strikingly leaning tower. Inside lies the grave of Johannes Vermeer. Your guide will explain why its tower began to lean almost as soon as construction started.

  4. Museum Prinsenhof Delft

    15 min

    Opposite the Old Church stands the Prinsenhof, a former monastery that later became a residence for William of Orange, known as the Father of the Fatherland. This site played a decisive role in Dutch history, as William of Orange was assassinated here in 1584. Your guide will explain how this event shaped the future of the Netherlands and why Delft became so closely linked to the House of Orange.

  5. Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland

    15 min

    While walking along the Oude Delft canal, your guide will point out the oldest surviving house in the city. Since 1645, this richly decorated building has housed the local Water Board. Your guide will explain what a water board is, why it was vital to the survival and prosperity of Delft, and why water management has always been a matter of life and death in the Netherlands.

  6. Stop 6

    15 min

    Continuing south along the Oude Delft canal, your guide will pass some of the city’s most impressive historic residences. In the south of the city, you'll find two powerful reminders of Delft’s Golden Age: the former state weapons armory and the main building of the Delft chamber of the Dutch East India Company. Your guide will explain Delft’s role in the military, maritime, and commercial expansion of the Dutch Republic. Nearby, you will also see the exact location where Johannes Vermeer stood when he painted his famous View of Delft.

  7. Stop 7

    15 min

    Walking north along Delft’s second-oldest canal, once the city’s grain market, your guide will pass the former synagogue of Delft. This building reflects the long presence of a Jewish community in the city.

  8. Beestenmarkt

    15 min

    The tour concludes at the Beestenmarkt, a former animal market located just behind the Market Square where the walk began. Today, this lively and picturesque square is one of Delft’s most popular gathering places, lined with cafés and restaurants. If you want, your guide will be happy to share local tips on where to enjoy a good beer, casual snacks, or a relaxed dinner, so you can make the most of the rest of your stay in Delft.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • You will meet your guide on the market square, next to the statue of Hugo Grotius. That is in front of the New Church.

End point

  • You will meet your guide on the market square, next to the statue of Hugo Grotius. That is in front of the New Church.

Pickup points

  • Hotel Grand Canal Delft
  • Hotel Johannes Vermeer
  • Hotel De Koophandel
  • Hotel Coen Delft
  • The Social Hub Delft
  • Grand Museum Hotel, BW Signature Collection
  • Hotel Arsenaal By Westcord
  • Hotel de Plataan Delft Centrum
  • Bridges House Hotel

If desired, you can be picked up from any place in the city centre, just let us know!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • 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

Options

  • French speaking guide

  • Italian speaking guide

  • English speaking guide

  • Spanish speaking guide

  • German speaking guide

  • Dutch speaking guide

Traveller ratings

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