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

Name: The Hague & Delft: Art, Royals & Delft Blue Private Day Tour
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5.0(2)8 hoursGerman, English, Italian, French +2Book 1 day aheadThe Hague, Netherlands

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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.

Included

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

Not included

Gratuities (optional)

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What you'll do

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.
20 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!
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.
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.
10 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.
30 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!
10 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?
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.
20 min
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!
1 hourAdmission included
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.
30 min
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.
30 minAdmission included
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?
15 min
You will have lunch in Delft's historic weighing house, right behind the old town hall
1 hourAdmission included
On the market square, you will see Delft's old town hall, the oldest shop in Del
ft, a statue of the Father of International Law and the place where Johannes Vermeer was raised.
20 min
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.
20 minAdmission included
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.
20 min
As you make your way south, you will pass by the old synagogue of the city
10 min
Next to the old weapons arsenal of Holland, you will also see a former office bu
ilding of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the biggest company to have ever existed.
20 min
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.
1 hourAdmission included

Meeting and pickup

48 locations

Pickup details

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.

Meeting points48

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Residentie Oosterschelde
Rijksweg 5, Anna Jacobapolder, The Netherlands
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Berlage Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Kerkplein 3, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Carlton
Tiendweg 20, Naaldwijk, The Netherlands
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Hotel Restaurant & Casino De Nachtegaal
Heereweg 10, Lisse, The Netherlands
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voco The Hague by IHG
Kneuterdijk 8, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Treehouse Inn
Kruizemunthof 19, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Inntel Hotels Den Haag Marina Beach
Strandweg 1, The Hague, The Netherlands
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IntercityHotel Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Spark Avenue 1, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Elzenduin
Strandweg 18, Ter Heijde, The Netherlands
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Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Scheveningen
Gevers Deynootweg 95, 2586 HH, Den Haag, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Dutch Golden Hotel
Fluwelen Burgwal 56, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Intercity Hotel Amsterdam Schipol Airport
Spark Ave 1, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Zevenbergen-Moerdijk
Schansdijk 3, Zevenbergen, The Netherlands
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Numa The Hague Scheveningen
Gevers Deynootweg 61, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Hotel de Borgh
Ijshof 1, Zevenbergen, The Netherlands
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Citadines Canal Amsterdam
Noorderstraat 46, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Movenpick Hotel The Hague
Paleisstraat 5, The Hague, The Netherlands
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B&B Houseboat Amsterdam
Prins Hendrikkade 544, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hotel Not Hotel
Schaatsbaan 83, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Red Light Chinatown City Centre
Geldersekade 4, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kusthuisjes
Boulevard Zeezijde 23, Katwijk, The Netherlands
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TRIBE Amsterdam City
Termini 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mercure Amsterdam North Station
Termini 11, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hotel V Oosterpark by Conscious
Linnaeusstraat 2C, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Budget Dam Hotel
Damrak 31, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Summio Parc Port Greve
Heernisweg 1, Brouwershaven, The Netherlands
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Stadsherberg Alphen Boutique Hotel
Raadhuisstraat 118, Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands
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Hotel At Sea
44 Brederodestraat, Zandvoort, The Netherlands
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Museum Suites
Willemsparkweg 113, 113, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hotel Chariot
Oosteinderweg 243, Aalsmeer, The Netherlands
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Hotel Aalsmeer
Dorpsstraat 15, Aalsmeer, The Netherlands
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Hotel Restaurant de Jonge Heertjes
Raadhuisplein 16, Aalsmeer, The Netherlands
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Renaissance Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel
Meester Jacob Takkade 35, Aalsmeer, The Netherlands
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NYX Hotel Amsterdam Rembrandt Square
Amstelstraat 17, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Hotel Abcoude
Kerkplein 7, Abcoude, The Netherlands
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Fox Hotel The Hague Scheveningen
255 Palaceplein, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Eurostars Rijnhaven
Rijnhavenkade 8, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Van Der Valk Hotel Avifauna
Hoorn 65, Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands
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Cityden Zuidas
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 3, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Cityden Stadshart
Stroombaan 1, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Alp de Veenen Boutique Hotel
Ouderkerkerlaan 19, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Hotel Abina
Amsterdamseweg 193, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Grand Hotel Amstelveen
Bovenkerkerweg 81, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Best Western Plus Hotel Amstelveen
Grutterij 5, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Aparthotel Adagio Amsterdam City South
Professor J.H. Bavincklaan 5, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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Fletcher Hotel Rotterdam-Airport
Rotterdam Airportplein 68, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Hotel Not Hotel
Witte de Withstraat 38, Nieuw Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Best Western Amsterdam
Voorburgstraat 250, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

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

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

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What you'll do

You will start this tour in the middle of Plein in The Hague, right in the city center

You will walk onto the square within the parliament complex and see the Knight's Hall

The Hofvijver lake is situated in front of the parliament building and the prime minister's office

The statue of Thorbecke next to the Hofvijver is quite interesting

This is the Champs-Élysées of The Hague

You will see the working palace of the Dutch king

You will see the Grote Kerk ("Big Church") of The Hague

Another statue

After the walking tour, your guide will take you inside the Mauritshuis

After a short ride, you will arrive in Delft and enter the city

If it is open, you will enter the Old Church of Delft, the leaning tower of Delft

On our way down the Oude Delft canal, we will see the oldest house of Delft

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

On the market square, you will see Delft's old town hall, the oldest shop in Del

When it is open, you will also visit the New Church of Delft

After seeing the former animal market, the Beestenmarkt, you'll see another church!

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

Next to the old weapons arsenal of Holland, you will also see a former office bu

After you have seen the city center, your guide will take you to the Royal Delft museum and factory

Meeting point

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