The Hague & Delft: Art, Royals & Delft Blue Private Day Tour

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About this activity

Explore two of the most historically rich cities in the Netherlands on this full-day private tour, with visits to two world-class museums along the way.

In The Hague, your guide takes you through the political and royal heart of the Netherlands. The highlight here is the Mauritshuis, home to Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring and some of the finest Dutch Golden Age paintings in the world.

In Delft, you step into the city where Vermeer lived and worked. Walk along the canals and past the historic churches, hear the stories of William of Orange and Antony van Leeuwenhoek, and visit Royal Delft, the only Delft Blue manufacturer still operating since the 17th century. Lunch is included here.

This tour normally starts in The Hague and ends in Delft, but the other way around also works. Pick-up in another city can be booked too.

This is a private tour. You set the pace, and if you have any special requests or an interest in a certain topic, just let us know.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
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

Ages: Adults (0–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All fees and taxes
Included: Transfer between the cities
Included: Private guide throughout
Included: Lunch in Delft with a drink of choice
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off (if the option is booked)
Included: Admission to Mauritshuis in The Hague
Included: Admission to the Old and New Church in Delft (not on Sundays)
Included: Admission to Royal Delft Museum and Factory in Delft

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Het Plein

20 min

You will start this tour in the middle of Plein in The Hague, right in the city center. There you will learn about the Father of the Fatherland, Willem van Oranje, and his role in the 80 years war: the Dutch revolt.
Binnenhof & Ridderzaal

10 min

You will walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall. Here our guide will tell you about the significance and history of this place. With some luck, you might see some of our ministers (or prime minister) walking by!
Hofvijver

10 min

The Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office. You will learn about the significance of this place and some funny history.
Thorbecke Monument

10 min

The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting. This statue has to do with our democracy and the father of our constitution! You will hear more about it.
Lange Voorhout

30 min

This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague. Quite a classy street! You will pass by multiple embassies, an art museum, a famous hotel, the temporary senate building, a statue gallery of the Dutch heads of states and some more interesting (royal) buildings.
Noordeinde Palace

10 min

You will see the working palace of the Dutch king. Based on the flag, we can find out if he is currently in the country. Let's see!
Grote Kerk

20 min

You will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague. It is quite an uncommon tower. And what is that stork doing on top of it?
Statue of Johan de Witt

20 min

Another statue. This is the only head of government in the world that has been eaten by an angry mob! That sounds a bit weird, but you'll find out what happened.
Stop 9

one hour Admission included

After the walking tour, your guide will take you inside the Mauritshuis. This classy building was built in the 17th century for the governor of Dutch Brazil. Now it is a world famous museum with a top selection of art from the Dutch Golden Age, including 3 Vermeers!
Museum Prinsenhof Delft

30 min

After a short ride, you will arrive in Delft and enter the city. You will immediately pass by a historic site, where the Father of the Fatherland has been killed. You will learn about this.
Old Church

30 min Admission included

If it is open, you will enter the Old Church of Delft, the leaning tower of Delft. Many famous people have been buried in this church, like Johannes Vermeer and Antoni van Leeuwenhoek.
Stop 12

15 min

On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will see the oldest house of Delft. It now has a heavily decorated facade, as it houses the Water Board since 1645. What is this and why was (and is) it so important?
Stop 13

one hour Admission included

You will have lunch in Delft's historic weighing house, right behind the old town hall.
Markt

20 min

On the market square, you will see Delft's old town hall, the oldest shop in Delft, a statue of the Father of International Law and the place where Johannes Vermeer was raised.
New Church

20 min Admission included

When it is open, you will also visit the New Church of Delft. This is the church where our royal family is buried. It is also the second tallest church in the Netherlands.
Maria van Jessekerk

20 min

After seeing the former animal market, the Beestenmarkt, you'll see another church! This one is a Catholic church. Right next to it, there is a house that is said to be the place where Vermeer made his paintings. But it is a mysterious story. You'll find out.
Stop 17

10 min

As you make your way south, you will pass by the old synagogue of the city.
Stop 18

20 min

Next to the old weapons arsenal of Holland, you will also see a former office building of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the biggest company to have ever existed.
Royal Delft - Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles

one hour Admission included

After you have seen the city center, your guide will take you to the Royal Delft museum and factory. This is the only remaining Delft Blue manufacturer from the 17th century that still operates. Afterwards, you'll be taken to the city center.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

If you choose to start in Delft, you will meet your guide next to the statue of Hugo Grotius, on the market square of Delft.
If you choose to start in The Hague, you will meet your guide in the middle of Plein.

End point

If you start the tour in Delft, you will end in The Hague.
If you start the tour in The Hague, you will end in Delft.

Pickup points

Residentie Oosterschelde
Berlage Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Carlton
Hotel Restaurant & Casino De Nachtegaal
voco The Hague by IHG
Treehouse Inn
Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach
IntercityHotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Elzenduin
Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Scheveningen
Dutch Golden Hotel
Intercity Hotel Amsterdam Schipol Airport

and 886 more pickup points

If you book an option that includes a pick-up and drop-off, you will be picked up from the location you select, up to 1 hour before the tour starts. You are dropped off again afterwards. We will contact you beforehand to coordinate this.

If you book an option that does not include a pick-up and a drop-off, you will meet your guide at the meeting point.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Italian. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
French. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
German. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Dutch. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
Spanish. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
English. Start in The Hague

Starting point:

Plein, Den Haag, Netherlands
English. Pick-up and drop-off

With pick-up and drop-off: Up to 1 hour before the start time, you will be picked up from the location you select. You are dropped off again afterwards.

Pickup included